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Q: Do you have a recommendation for telecommunication ETF (a combination of US + Canadian companies would be ideal. Do you have an overall view on this space Rogers Telus and Verizon have all fared well in the latest downturn so do you consider the space lower risk? Am looking for low risk growth/dividend. Thanks for your help as always
Read Answer Asked by Terence on November 23, 2018
Q: ..HFR is beginning to slide, what do you think about moving out of it and into the above ETF's. in your view, what is the best bond ETF mix to be in for the next 6-12 months. thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on November 23, 2018
Q: Can you tell me why preferred shares are getting slammed? I notice that companies like Brookfield with attractive yields, protected by a floor in the 5% range, are down double digits. Also, ZPR is down 7% in the past month. Typically prefs don't get caught up in a correction. They didn't between February-March anyway. Your thoughts would be appreciated. I think there are a number of excellent buying opportunities. In particular BPO.I has a nearly 6% yield at these levels.
Read Answer Asked by Cory on November 23, 2018
Q: I am considering purchasing above stocks. What is your current assessment of these companies?
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on November 23, 2018
Q: Hi Team,

I was looking at the GSY price movements for last 20 years and during dot-com and 2008 recession as well as 2011 correction the stock dropped down by almost 40-50%. It seems because of its small size and consumer credit business the stock gets hit hard during market downturns./recessions. The stock jumped from 17 to 53 in last 2 years and has dropped by 1/3 in last 2 months. Would like to get your thoughts..

Thanks
Ninad
Read Answer Asked by Ninad on November 23, 2018
Q: This is a follow up question to your answer to John. When I look at the VCN prospectus as (of Oct. 31st) it seems to follow the benchmark pretty much exactly rather than make the adjustments as per your reply there. Am I missing something? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Alex on November 23, 2018
Q: Good Morning- I am looking for some ETF suggestions for global dividend growth- Is there any one ETF solution in this category? HAZ is one I am aware of ... and I like PDF for North America. Just wondering if there is a global VGG type out there that would include Emerging markets, EU, North America etc?

Thanks for the suggestions and great work following this complex market!
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on November 23, 2018
Q: I own IPL and am down around 7.5%. I am considering selling IPL for the tax loss and buying ENB. I am thinking that ENB has at least as much capital appreciation possibility as IPL. The ENB dividend is a little smaller than IPL but it is still healthy. What are your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on November 23, 2018
Q: I would recommand for all to check with their bank for taxes report.
My bank IS providing annual T5 for all compound GIG.
Hope it is helpful
Read Answer Asked by claude on November 23, 2018
Q: Please help me understand ETF's. If I owned an ETF which holds, say, technology stocks and I wanted to sell it because AAPL is doing poorly presumably I sell it in the market; which means that someone else buys it. That should not affect AAPL or MSFT, ABDE, etc. Does the ETF need to sell those securities?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on November 23, 2018
Q: I would like to top up these positions and trim them back in the future (12-24months?)

Are there any names on the list I should avoid or expect a longer recovery for?

Always appreciate your wisdom.
Read Answer Asked by David on November 23, 2018
Q: I think that 3 more increases in interest rates are expected by end of 2019. You commented recently that one of these banks stock dropped due to bad loans. Is the info on bad loans available in the QLY rpts or elsewhere? I understood that the banks generally do well in rising interest rates but will this be offset by fewer mortgages?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by TOM on November 23, 2018
Q: Hi 5i
I thought I understood the DRIP or cash distribution concept but I've just received a cash distribution equaling 25% of the expected amount. On Oct 10th, Crius announced 4th Qtr distribution amounts of 0.0697. Then on the 24th announce the initiation of the DRIP.
As I am not eligible for the DRIP (currently resident outside of Canada), I expected 0.0697 per unit but have received 0.017425 (25%). This is a surprise to me - I'll need to discuss this with the broker but just wanted to clarify that there wasn't a cut or some other reason triggering additional foreign withholding tax (or ???)
Is this cash distribution amount an issue with my expectation ? Is this something you could clarify for me ?

Thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by mike on November 23, 2018
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