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Q: Dear 5i
When i look over the summary page for an ETF at Yahoo finance and Morningstar i see many stats on the ETF including but not limited to 12 month yield and expense ratio .
Firstly is the stated yield on that summary page generally net or gross of the expense ratio ?
Secondly whether its Yahoo finance , Morningstar or the free version of Bloomberg the yields and expense ratio numbers largely vary . Whats your recommendation for which site to use to more accurately reflect the real numbers ?
Thanks
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on March 05, 2019
Q: Hi Peter
I have a 5% Cash position in my RIF / RRSP not needed for a Year
As both companies had significant drops recently, would this be a good time to add to a half position in each??

Thanks, Peter
Read Answer Asked by Linda on March 05, 2019
Q: At the present time I have a full position in Kinaxis, Constellation Software, and Shopify.
All 3 are in a non registered account. CSU and SHOP have done very well but KXS has been falling over the past year and I was wondering about selling it and buying one of the other 4 that I have listed. I am looking only at growth over the next one to two year time period. My risk tolerance is moderate to high. Which one would you suggest and why. Or would you just stay with Kinasix. Please deduct as many credits as you see fit. Thank you, Ian
Did
Read Answer Asked by Ian on March 05, 2019
Q: At the present I have a full position in SHOP and CSU. I would like to add another full position to my technology sector. Which to the above 5 stocks would you suggest for
growth only for a 1 to 2 year holding. My risk tolerance medium high. Could you please rank them from most growth to lowest growth and your reasons. Please deduct as many credits as you see fit.
Thank you Ian

Read Answer Asked by Ian on March 05, 2019
Q: CJT: I have an unrealized gain of 996%, yes, 996%. I bought it at $7.70 and it's currently at $84.40. Most of your comments are positive about this company, except regarding the debt level. Do you see any issues or concerns to continue holding this stock for years to come? In a case like this massive gain, it is better to take at least some profits?
Read Answer Asked by Helen on March 05, 2019
Q: I am slowly building up my TFSA each year by withdrawing funds from my RRSP.I am 68 and often make 1-3 trades per month,sometimes not trading for months.
In 2017 I had a return of 41%,then lost 17% in 2018.My balance today is about $72,000.Do you think the CRA would treat me as a trader and tax me accordingly.
Read Answer Asked by Allen on March 05, 2019
Q: Hello Peter et al.

Furthermore to my question I asked on this company on Jan 31st after their plans to delist from the TSXV and be only listed on the LSE AIM to save costs I have some other enquires.

I have currently been employing a strategy to consolidate all of my shares into one account - my RRSP account prior to the delisting to limit the impact of the higher brokerage fee of $250 vs. $9.99 currently. I still believe in this company and believe in the long term hold of another 2 to 3 years and I will be rewarded.

However, I have been reading that the LSE AIM is not an exchange that is allowed to be used for RRSPs or TFSAs. Because of this if I hold this stock in my RRSP I will have to pay a monthly penalty of 1% of the capital value of the stock. Are you aware of this or can provide any advice?

I assume I can hold it in a regular stock account and pay no penalty.

Any advice will be appreciated. I plan to also ask my discount brokerage about this as well.

Regards,

Brendan
Read Answer Asked by Brendan on March 05, 2019
Q: Hi 5i and Peter:
POW has announced a Dutch Auction for some shares.
Would your answer be the same for POW as your answer on a Dutch Auction question regarding BPY.UN on February 22nd?
Your answer - "Companies do these when the believe their stock is undervalued, and want to cancel a block of shares at the same time, as opposed to doing a normal course issuer bid (which does not have to be completed). Generally, we are of the view that the company knows its own business better than investors, so almost always advise not to participate. A lower number of shares increased per share earnings and cash flow leverage down the road. In an auction, the company sets a price range. Investors tender with their price desired, or agree to tender at a clearing price. Typically, more shares are tendered, and the company pays the lowest price of the range that will fill its required amount of shares it wants to buy. Shareholders typically get pro rationed and only sell a portion of what they tender (it depends on the popularity of the offer)."
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on March 05, 2019
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