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Q: Good morning I have a TFSA tax question you might know the answer. If you are fully maxed out with no contribution room could you sell covered calls for stocks you own on the US side and not get a penalty for the premiums collected? I was thinking these would be view like a dividend but am I wrong?
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on March 28, 2022
Q: Hi Peter & 5i, The above ADR's trade on US Exchanges among others,
whose dividends are passed on to Canadian investors without the dreadful withholding tax, even in taxable accounts. How would you rate them from good to not so good. Also your input on these and others that you can think of, would be appreciated. As always thanks for the great service. Ivan
Read Answer Asked by Ivan on March 28, 2022
Q: I own a little ENB, I think I should add to the position of perhaps add PPl to bring the position up.
Also TD is my sole financial but want to add another bank or an insurer SLF or another insurer. currently non in my portfolio now.
Of the insurers what % of the insurers would you suggest and is Trisura a good way to increase the position in some way.
I dont own BAM but own BEP & BIF ... is adding to either of these positions the way to go or perhaps adding BAM at this time...
Which CdN bank stocks do you favor most-----
Thank you for your advice. Maureen
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on March 28, 2022
Q: I sold my GUD shares and would like to use this cash to add to either LSPD 1.7 % , SIS 3.4% , TIXT 1.1%. Which one would you add first or should I add to all 3? This is for a TFSA account.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked on March 28, 2022
Q: I've been self managing my portfolio for 18 months. I'm already retired but still maintain a buy and hold strategy. However I've seen nice profits disappear on some of my holdings and I'm wondering if and when it's wise to take profits. For example, my CVE stock has increased 118% and now represents 5.25% of a portfolio that has about 15% in energy. Is this a good time to sell all or a portion of CVE and invest the dough in another company or continue to hold for the next couple of years and reap the dividends?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 28, 2022
Q: SIS dropped 0.63 the day after Q results.Then the following day (3/25) it was up $1.05 to $17.92.The G & M reported as follows.NA sees significant long term upside with exceptional backlog,a$23.50 target price & a outperform rating. Desjardins says it is too cheap to ignore with a $25.50 TP & Buy. Any other news to prompt the big increase,& u comments.Txs for u usual great services & views.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 28, 2022
Q: Based on current valuations, irregardless of sector weightings, what are your favourite top 5 US growth stocks for a 10 year timeline.

Thanks,
Greg.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on March 28, 2022
Q: My fixed income holdings are comprised of - LYZ801A & MMF559.
I am with a full service advisor - up until a few years ago we bought individual bonds - then on his recommendation switched to these funds. What is your opinion on their performance. What are some alternative better performing mutual funds and ETF options or should a person go back to buying individual bonds? I read an opinion that said with individual bonds (held to term) you get the principal and interest with funds not so much. Your expert opinion would be appreciated as usual.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Reg on March 28, 2022
Q: Questions about Disney appear fairly regularly. The answers in the last few months remain fairly positive, but I thought to check in on your current thoughts.

I can't understand the P/E, your company report shows it at 81.9. Can you verify that and offer any suggestion why it is so high?

I wonder about some potential headwinds, including continued Covid (less travel); a recession (less holiday spending); inflation (price hikes for their theme parks + cruises); recent labour / political issues (Florida); being ahead of their sales. And who knows what else?

I am down a fair bit after buying 8 months ago and am getting impatient. I am thinking of selling my position in DIS and moving to TT, one of your long time favourites. If it were you, would you make this move or hang on to DIS. And why, either way.

Thanks much for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on March 28, 2022
Q: Thank you for responding to MP and NEO. Re NEO I see no reference in their most recent reports or other published coverage to a decline in revenues over the next two years so wondered if this came up in the conference call, and if so the cause of the anticipated decline. As to current pricing while the valuation looks modest on present earnings data I do not have and would appreciate your view on the valuation of this security versus others in their sector. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 25, 2022
Q: Savaria has been heading downwards for the last six months, correcting by roughly 25% from its peak in September 2021. It represents 2% of my portfolio as I am writing. I have read the initial commentary on SIS posted to the message board, and I understand that your group may still be digesting the content of the recent investor's call from earlier today.

I would like to hear your thoughts on whether it is more prudent to wait for management to right the ship, so to speak, or if better opportunities lie elsewhere. If I were to sell Savaria, which opportunities within the healthcare space would you deem worthy of investment? Thanks so much, and I look forward to your response.
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on March 25, 2022
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