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Q: Most of my investments (90% of my portfolio) are in Balanced Income mutual funds. I made my first investments in the market (10% of my portfolio) about 1 year ago and have made reasonable returns on these investments. I have approximately $200k in cash to invest in the market. I have a couple of questions:
1. Should I invest all the cash in the market or should I keep some cash to invest if there is a downturn in the market? If I should keep some cash, what percentage should be kept in cash?
2. Should I do a lump sum purchase of stocks or should I dollar-cost average the purchase of stocks? If I should dollar-cost average, over what period of time should I purchase stocks?
Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Don on September 30, 2019
Q: I know that this company is probably out of your wheelhouse but do you have any thoughts on it?
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 30, 2019
Q: Hi peter can you suggest British large cap etf
Which we can buy in Canadian fund or us funds
Read Answer Asked by parmjit on September 30, 2019
Q: Thoughts on this company please. Apparently, they use PyroGenesis' technology to produce silicon. CEO claims that this quarter they will be producing silicon wafers for the battery industry. Apparently switching from graphite to silicon in batteries is the 'Holy Grail' as it increases capacity by 10x.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on September 30, 2019
Q: Have too much cash in my U.S. dollar account please suggest somewhere I can park it.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 30, 2019
Q: What is the ETF referred to in Barry's question of today 09/30 ?

TKS
Read Answer Asked by Denis on September 30, 2019
Q: Hi 5i team,
Group A: XCV 35%, VVL 35%, VEE 10%, VAB 20%
Group B: VSB 15%, ZPS 15%, XSB 15%, XIU 30%, VCE 20%, XAW 5%
For short term 2-3 years, which group would you pick? or any better idea?
Read Answer Asked by Eli on September 30, 2019
Q: Hi,
In looking at this particular Centurion ETF, I noticed there are different classes - some of which seem to have higher fees for advisors, etc. I also note that in a previous Q&A you have mentioned this is a mutual fund, as opposed to an ETF and I have been told by the person recommending it that it is a mutual fund trust, which is different - yet their explanation as to why it is different wasn't clear to me. So I am wondering what the difference is between a mutual fund trust and a mutual fund. I assume it operates somewhat like a REIT, but am not really sure. If you could clarify this and whether or not the CEN105:CA is the low fee version, available to direct investors, I would appreciate that. Also please let me know if you would recommend this, or could suggest better alternatives, I would appreciate the input.
Thanks for your continued advice, it is always appreciated.
Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on September 30, 2019
Q: Lspd,kxs,gsy all long time holdings
Gsy hit a 52 week high last week and finally seems to be getting the recognition it deserves
Kxs keeps winning new contracts
Lspd keeps getting hammered
My question is what is going on with lspd, i get it is expensive but so is kinaxis and shop
With 190 million in cash, over 50,000 customers where do you feel support is on lspd, and shop down from 545 to 405 in 5 weeks, i want to step in on both but need some guidance. Dave
Read Answer Asked by david on September 30, 2019
Q: Could you kindly provide an analysis on Varonis Systems (VRNS on Nasdaq) - what is their growth prospect, position within their sector, level of indebtedness, are they investible, what are the risk factors - give me what you can on this one including any recommendations regarding who should or shouldn't invest in VRNS - thanks for your help as always - Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on September 30, 2019
Q: Hello Team,
Could you give me an analysis of this company, including the current dividend and if held in an RRSP, is there with holding tax on the dividend.
Thank You,
Barry
Read Answer Asked by Barry on September 30, 2019
Q: Hi 5i, View the current oulook for fixed income products in Canada being rather abysmal. What are your views of emerging markets. There seems to be a play for emerging market bond markets now that the US is tightening rates and the US dollar is weakening. I am looking at some ishare etf products (USD funds) that invest in EM bonds. You always said we should hold some bonds and some foreign investments in our portfolio. Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by pietro on September 30, 2019
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