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Q: i notice all the mining stocks are down substanially, is this a u.s./ cdn dollar thing or something else and with respect to trevali, it seems to have huge swings in price , if zinc is in such short supply and they have all in cash costs of 49 cents, i suspect their earnings will be huge, can you comment. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on September 11, 2017
Q: On Aug 9,TSGI reported results that beat expected eps & Rev.On 8/14 GSO that it is selling all its shares @ $23.50.Since then its price has declined.This maybe stirring ghosts of past issues esp.relating to the past ceo,D.Baazov.Later it was reported that it has 10.9m shares shorted on TSx,i.e. 9.4% of float---high--though low in US.Is Baazov on the board of directors & what is his current shareholding?Please provide background on the new major shareholder.I think he is Chinese by the name of HO who owns some 16%.Is he from Hong Kong or China? Is he related to Mr Stanley Ho,the gambling tycoon from Hong Kong?.Thanks for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 11, 2017
Q: Would you know what exposure our Canadian insurance companies have to the Hurricanes in Florida and Texas? How much of their P&C and reinsurance business is in the southern US?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Pat on September 11, 2017
Q: Within a fixed income portfolio, given the rising rate environment would you prefer HFR over CLF? HFR has a slightly lower yield but should have a better price response to higher rates than CLF...no? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on September 11, 2017
Q: I purchased the series E convertible debentures in April, 2017 assuming that they would mature September 30, 2017. They are in my children's RESP. It was going to pay for their tuition this semester. As you know they have made a proposal to extend the maturity date to September 30, 2020. It is in my best interests to receive the funds on September 30, 2017. I will likely vote no to the change. Do you think the debenture holders will still receive their funds if the motion does not pass?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 11, 2017
Q: Hi, I'm not sure of you do Tax questions or not. I am a new DIY investor (March 2017). I currently have Cash, RRSP, and TSFA accounts, all with CAD and USD capability. I did not do much tax research before I started building my portfolio. Currently I hold all my US equities and us funds in the USD Cash account (about 15% of portfolio). Now it seems to me from a tax point of view this is the worst possible place to hold US securities. Of course if I want to use the US cash then it's the only place I should actually put it. But I don't think I will need to use the US cash any time soon. So it seems to me that despite the 15% withholding tax the TSFA would be the best place for US equities, since the US gains are much higher than Canadian, and I could get the money if I do need end up needing it. Does that make sense? Would it be prudent to put a portion of both RRSP money and TSFA money into US funds accts with the CAD relatively strong right now? I have cash available in both accts to do so, but would be raising my overall US funds to about 25%. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on September 11, 2017
Q: I'm switching from mutual funds to ETF's and making a portfolio makeover. I have 3 years to retire and wanted to make sure I chose the correct Canadian Fixed Income ETF (at 40% bonds and 60% equities). I'm looking at HAB, ZCS, VSB, ZAG and ZEF. Of these 5 ETF's which one should I go with?
Read Answer Asked by Bert on September 11, 2017
Q: Good morning,
It 'appears' GE's downward trend will continue. That would soon take our current US$23k investment below our book value. I prefer holding, but don't like the notion of underwater for years waiting for this ship to turn around. So I'm 'inclined' to move on, in which case probably by adding that to SPY which most of our US$ are in. Your thoughts will be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on September 11, 2017
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