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Q: Is there any possibility that you could add start date to the portfolio reports. You give the start price but not the start date. Or you could add a column giving the compound annual return. This would be more meaningful than the return since inception column.

Is there any way I can access all the transactions made in the portfolios. I can go back thru the monthly reports but that is a lot of work. To add to that the sell prices are not given, only that the position was sold. I also noticed that when you add to or divest part of a position, the start price is not adjusted.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on January 17, 2022
Q: Banks had another big run in January. Are prices already reflecting all the good news for the banks, namely higher interest rates and a good economy?
Secondly if someone had new cash looking for a home in big cap blue chip dividend paying companies which of the financial, pipelines, telecom and real estate sectors give the best upside from here?
Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Albert on January 17, 2022
Q: I am extremely low in International and US stocks, I would like to have an ETF for each that I can put in either my RRSP or TFSA. I know you have mentioned in the past that you like IWO for small caps, is that still the case or is there a better choice.
Thanks for all the excellent help
Read Answer Asked by James on January 17, 2022
Q: Hi - it's been a while since I've seen comments on SHW so wanted to know your current thoughts as it approaches its earnings release in a couple of weeks. Does it seem to be a bit pricey based on it's historical valuations? Do you have any concerns about this qtr and their possible upcoming commentary? Is it a price taker or setter. Bottom line...any concerns in near term and especially since market seems to be in mode for beating down high multiple stocks. Thanks as always
Read Answer Asked by Doug on January 17, 2022
Q: I own Datametrex and the stock price has increased substantially in the last few days and now I am wondering if there is a way to measure the breakout height? So technically could it reach the last Year's High of $0.37 with this new $40M contract? I have not sell any of my shares, hoping it will reach to a higher price since it has received a very large contract. Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Gabriel on January 16, 2022
Q: I have always been hesitant to invest in the auto industry for various reasons but I am thinking with all the shortages of new cars which will continue for quite some time that perhaps now might be a good time to invest. Would you agree with this line of thinking and would it be better to invest in the car manufacturers or the parts makers like Magna?
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on January 15, 2022
Q: What Canadian ETF would you recommend that follows the S&P 500 index. Of your top choice please suggest a hedged and unhedged ETF and which would you recommend, hedged or unhedged. Is your recommendation solely based on the ETFs MER. Thanks … Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on January 14, 2022
Q: FSZ bought back a large block at much lower price than the market. Would you guess that this is part of a larger plan, perhaps restructuring, merger...etc. Since they spent lots of cash, would that also constrain them from an acquisition. With high dividends, cash flow and low P/E why this stock is not getting traction? Appreciate your opinion, thanks
Read Answer Asked by Saad on January 14, 2022
Q: Hi,

I'm looking for an average beta US ETF with some growth, to hold forever.
VOO has a beta 1. Over five years its done 17.86 % annually
IUSG has a beta 1.1 Over five years, its returned 23.4% annually
VGT .has a beta of .9 over five years, 31.46% annually.
So both IUSG and VGT have lower beta and higher returns than VOO?? And both VGT and IUSG have done much better in the recent tech selloff? Seems hard to believe? While past performance is no guarantee, the numbers suggest I should choose VGT. What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on January 14, 2022
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