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Q: From today's Globe and Mail: Equity markets opened lower Thursday as global bond yields surged higher. Mehul Daya, an analyst from South Africa-based Nedbank, believes bond yields are approaching the “Rubicon level,”

“The JPM Global Bond yield, after being in a tight channel, has now begun to accelerate higher. There is scope for the JPM Global Bond yield to rise another 20- 30bps, close to 2.70%, which is the ‘Rubicon level’ for global financial markets, in our view. If the JPM Global Bond yield rises above 2.70%, the cost of global capital would rise further, unleashing another risk-off phase."

Normally, 'risk off' means purchasing the very stocks which perform badly during rising rates, ie. dividend stocks. That would not seem to make much sense here. What sectors do you believe would be most and least affected by these rising bond yields? I know it supposedly helps the banks and insurers but we have been hearing that all year without much sustained impact on their stock prices. So I'm uncertain where to put new money.
Read Answer Asked by John on October 05, 2018
Q: Please could you provide the payout ratio for these companies - BEP.UN, BIP.UN, BAM.A, BPY.UN.

Any concerns you see with the current payout ratios?

Please feel free to deduct as many credits.

Thank you so much for your valuable service.
Read Answer Asked by Shivam on October 04, 2018
Q: Hi team,
I have not asked about ROKU since May. I have a sizeable position in it as I like its prospects as a major platform provider in the TV streaming space. It has done well this year and every time I am thinking about trimming back, I read another article touting its takeout potential due to its attractive position in the space. There was an article in Barron’s this week speculating that ROKU is now big enough to interest any one of the big tech/media giants. Even AMZN is viewed as a potential buyer even though it is a competitor with its Fire TV services. I know you guys don’t like picking stocks for their buyout potential, but I am wondering about your current outlook on ROKU. It never shows up on your list of favourite U.S. growth stocks and subscribers ask that question almost every week. Is it on your B list?
Thanks again,
dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on October 04, 2018
Q: Should I sell CLDR or stay with HDP merger ? TXS
Read Answer Asked by Kamal on October 04, 2018
Q: I am getting beat up by the above companies --all down 20 to 27%.
I am not comfortable with these kind of losses--usually bail out around 10%
Which proves to be a mistake sometimes.
What is your reccomendation SELLor HOLD and for how long if you are suggesting I hold.
Thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by peter on October 04, 2018
Q: With all the subsidies benefiting US car industry. Do you think it is beneficial to start a position on a company like GM?
Or, Would it be better to invest in companies which develop autonomous cars? Can you suggest any such names of software or hardware for autonomous vehicles? I already have a half position in MG.
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on October 04, 2018
Q: I want to consolidate my utility sector as I have too many.I currently own the below in my non registered account. Which would you sell and which would you add to? Below are the weightings:
EMA 5.7, BEP 3.4, ENB 5.2, FTS 5.10 , AQN 3.0, BCE 7.5, TRP 3.3
Looking for income
Thanks for your great service,
Read Answer Asked by Jennifer on October 04, 2018
Q: Hi Peter, know as the nafta deal is over where do you see our Canadian $$ against US. $$$. Thanks Alnoor
Read Answer Asked by Alnoor on October 04, 2018
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