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Q: Hello. What are your thoughts on Ensign Energy Services (ESI.T)? They recently had a dividend reduction after engaging in the purchase of a competitor (Trinidad Drilling). The stock has collapsed and continues on a downward spiral. Is this a good long-term (5 yrs+) investment?
I am down considerably right now, should I take my losses or average down right now? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on March 05, 2020
Q: My portfolio has held up reasonably well so far in the current downturn , so I am not sure whether replacing ccl.b with Costco is worth doing. I have been reading positive comments about Costco and could use more US exposure. Do I want more US exposure in this environment ?
The reason for selling CCLB is that I still have a healthy profit in it and am considering protecting it.
My intent is that this would be a longterm decision,
and done in my TFSA where I currently hold
ccl.

Thanks in advance
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on March 05, 2020
Q: Hello,
I was watching an interview on BNN with Mr. Wonderful where he disclosed this little company which is using psychedelics for treatment of depression, PTSD, ADHD in adults, drug addiction therapies and a host of other potential avenues. After doing some light digging it also turns out Linton is on the board of this company. They trade on the NEO exchange which I have never heard of, can you give me your opinion of this exchange and this very small company. I realize this is early days. This would be a flier long hold 5 years.
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on March 05, 2020
Q: Any thoughts on the mushroom space and this company?
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on March 05, 2020
Q: I am interested in purchasing some stocks for my non registered US account with the primary purpose is to provide income. What would be your top 3 Canadian companies that pay their dividends in US funds and what 3 US companies would you recommend?
Read Answer Asked by James on March 05, 2020
Q: Hi folks, Raymond James thinks Cannabis sector will bottom in Q1/20 (now), stabalize in Q2 & Q3 (with bankruptcies/mergers/buyouts etc) and the winners after the carnage/dust settles...should prosper going forward. Do you agree with their thesis (I do), and trying to position myself in a few companies that have cash/good operations/chance of profits etc...and 2 I picked were Village Farms & Aphria. Can I please get your throughts on Pot sector and these two companies. Many thanks, jb
Read Answer Asked by John on March 05, 2020
Q: I have a question, are there any socially responsible companies paying a dividend listed on the TSX that are good candidates to own in a portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Martin on March 05, 2020
Q: Nazim asked a question today that has been on my mind, "why hold stocks?" To follow up on your answer in which you opined that much of the downside may already have factored into prices, how can that be? The market is only down to levels it was at in the fall/summer. I am a long term investor but I moved to cash last week because of the risks. In weighing the potential downside risks (which could be huge) vs short term upside, why stay in the market? I just don't see how the effects of this virus will not be a lot worse than what has already been accounted for in the market. People are not going out, travelling, etc. and this must have a huge effect on the market going forward. Is this not a recipe for a recession? In which case, why not get out of the kitchen?
Read Answer Asked by Jason on March 05, 2020
Q: You have mentioned the banks deposit base and cost of funding in answer to a few questions. I am wondering what it is the banks fund with deposits?
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on March 05, 2020
Q: Hi folks,
In view of the coronavirus concerns, which are the companies you would recommend now as likely to grow strongly in the search for a vaccine or in the production of the equipment needed for fighting the spread of this virus ? Could you as well indicate the degree of risk involved in such companies and an order of priorities for the most interesting now ? As a start, what about GILD, INO, MRNA, REGN, SNY ?

Please deduct as many credits as you see fit.

And make sure you stay healthy…...we need you more than ever !

J. IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on March 05, 2020
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