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Q: Hi. I hold a considerable amount in CDZ and none of VCN. My thinking is that through CDZ I have large Canadian companies that raise their dividend but VCN may offer more diversity at the expense of income. I do like the dividends and concentration of CDZ. Would you stay with CDZ or shift some funds to VCN?
Read Answer Asked by Frank on February 16, 2022
Q: Between these two Small cap ETFs, which would you prefer IJR or AVUV? Is there much duplication between the two or can they both be held? Do you have something else you prefer in the small cap space?
Read Answer Asked by Frank on February 16, 2022
Q: Are short positions growing for WTI or for specific energy companies?

Thanks

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 16, 2022
Q: please recommend an Canadian ETF of resources except energy. Interested in what may do well because of infrastructure needs. Would Teck resources be a proxy and you assessment of TECK.B.
thanks
Yossi
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on February 16, 2022
Q: Hi 5i, In these times of increasing interest rates, what are types of companies to avoid buying stocks in Regards, Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ron on February 16, 2022
Q: At this stage in the economic cycle, which of these 3 would you consider for a long-term hold and why? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 16, 2022
Q: Im over weight energy. And with recent run up and knowing you cant time tops and bottoms was thinking selling whitecap in a registered account to improve my balance. Im under weight us and international exposure and underweight (in order of percentage underweighted, most -least) consumer def, consumer cyclical , healthcare, industrials and tech . Was thinking of adding to topicus but like both growth and dividends. Not looking to fix all deficiencies but any suggestions of 1 stock that i can add to begin to improve my mix? Thx as always for great service.
Todd
Read Answer Asked by Todd on February 16, 2022
Q: You recently answered a question about investing in US companies and being taxed if your holdings are above $100,000. Do the investments held in a RIF count towards the $100,000?

Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ron on February 16, 2022
Q: I have owned MCR for quite some time and wanted to get out of it but I was down about 40% for the longest time, Now there's news its going private at 4 bucks a share and the price has skyrocketed. At the 3.92 its currently trading at I'm only down 5%, so would this be a good time to exit? When would I receive the cash of 4$ a share if I continue to hold?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on February 16, 2022
Q: Would you please suggest 5 Canadian companies and 3 US companies that have dividend yields of at least 3.25% annually that have a high probability of capital preservation over a five year time frame? Thanks for your great advice,
Read Answer Asked by Bryan on February 16, 2022
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