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Q: I am considering writing covered call options on Canadian banks inside a RRIF, as part of an income-generating strategy. All of the Canadian banks trade in the US as well as Canada. Would you write call options on the Canadian exchange or on the US exchange? Presumably the latter is more liquid and pricing would be better? Or would it make no difference? Is any Canadian bank better than any other for covered call writing?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 10, 2025
Q: I have a full position in CM and am up 58% in a taxable account. With CM tied more to the Canadian economy and with this economy on the verge of recession, would it make sense to take profits in CM, pay the tax and reinvest the money in RY or TD which have a larger stake in the US economy? CM has a larget dividend than RY but a lower one thanTD, although TD is affected by growth restrictions in the US. Or would you just ride CM?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 06, 2025
Q: Hi,

Looking for a few less volatile dividend payers with some growth over the next few years to balance some of my growth stocks. Can u recommend 2-3 -either of the stocks I have listed or others I'm unaware of?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on January 02, 2025
Q: Happy New Year Everyone. Thanks so much for your much appreciated service. I have $10,000 to deploy in an RESP account for three grandchildren with a 10-15 yr time horizon. What are three new stock ideas along with suggestions on what current stocks I could add to assuming they are equal weightings. Current stocks: AEM, ARX, BN, CSU, ENB, IFC, LMN, RY, TD, TOU, TRI, TVE and WSP. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dona on January 02, 2025
Q: Hell 5i I am considering selling BMO shares holdings and RY holdings as they in their higher price range. Sell high buy low! My plan is to reap the profit to buy ZEB. I would appreciate your thoughts on this. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Yves on December 13, 2024
Q: I do have a sizeable chunk of TD and am just wondering if y'all think a different bank is better suited for upside over the next 4 years or so....
Read Answer Asked by Claus on December 06, 2024
Q: Hello team,
What is your view on Canadian Banks at this point? The PE ratios seem to be on the high side according to yahoo.. Also, can you comment on Descartes Systems earnings .. the outlook does not seem to be positive given potential tariffs that could be slapped on with new administration.. is it still a buy? Thanks very much
Read Answer Asked by umedali on December 04, 2024
Q: Hello, I am looking to buy one of these stocks for a 5+ year term. Which order would you buy (most conviction to least) and at what entry point ?
I have funds in both US and CA TFSA accounts, so, it is not a big consideration.
Read Answer Asked by Robbie on December 02, 2024
Q: Yesterday I asked you about a group of stocks with respect to trimming our positions to reduce our overall stock exposure.

Now I would appreciate it if you could categorize these stocks with respect to your opinion on the impact of Trump's election. Perhaps the categories could be: positive, negative, neutral, or not sure.

The stocks are:
BAM
BEP.UN
BIP.UN
BCE
EMA
FTS
NA
RY
SLF
TD
Read Answer Asked by Doug on November 28, 2024
Q: My wife and I are mainly dividend investors. We tend to hold our stocks for many years. Due to the significant increase in the value of our stocks this year, we are considering reducing the percentage of some stocks in our portfolio by about 10%.

Could you please give your opinion as to which of the following stocks you would reduce. Would you reduce one or two selected stocks, or perhaps reduce across the board? All of the reductions would be in registered accounts. You can assume the stocks are all about the same percentage of our portfolio.

The stocks are:
BAM
BEP.UN
BIP.UN
BCE
EMA
FTS
NA
RY
SLF
TD
Read Answer Asked by Doug on November 25, 2024
Q: Hi,
I'd like to raise some cash in my non-registered account. How would you rank these stock (from first to sell to last to sell)? All will be sold within about 4 years.
Thanks,
CG
Read Answer Asked by Camille on November 20, 2024
Q: I'm rebalancing stocks on my registered accounts and nearing the ex date for the dividends. Should I wait until after the ex date or sell now? The dividends that would be payable if I sell before is not substantial. Thanks David
Read Answer Asked by David on November 12, 2024
Q: I am currently holding BN, GSY, JPM, and RY in the financials sector and am considering selling GSY and buying BRK.B. I've held GSY for a number of years so have had a nice gain but wonder if BRK.B wouldn't be a more consistent mover?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Lyle on November 11, 2024
Q: Portfolio Analytics has suggested I reduce my financials component. Over my several accounts, I own these 6 banks in Canada. What order would you sell them in (ignoring capital gains impact) ?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on October 28, 2024
Q: Hi,
Need to rebalance and am seeking etf and stock ideas.
Looking to:
1)Decrease canadian financials (currently hold BNS, BN, GSY, IFC, MFC, PRL, RY, TD)
2)Increase US consumer discretionary
3)Increase US real estate
4)Increase US utilities

Questions:
1)What order might YOU sell the stocks in #1 above?
2)Please provide 2 stock and 1 ETF pick you believe have decent long-term prospects for each of:
a)US consumer discretionary
b)US real estate
c)US utilities

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on October 18, 2024
Q: For my 6yr old daughter's RESP I hold 50% in XBAL and ~12.5% in the 4 securities listed. When I make my next contribution I am looking to add another position.

Given a 10 year timeframe before the funds are needed what are some names that you would consider to complement the existing holdings?
Read Answer Asked by Jeffrey on October 18, 2024
Q: Since the Canadian banks eventually trade in line with each other,would it make sense to sell Royal and buy BNS,TD,etc.?
Read Answer Asked by Allen on October 10, 2024
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