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Q: Would you have an opinion on the Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF? I already have VWO and would like to add more Emerging Markets, less some China - which seems to dominate VWO. I also do own ZID which gives me exposure to India.
Read Answer Asked by James on April 09, 2021
Q: Is there any advantage to using ETFs rather than mutual funds in our fixed income portfolio? Presently, we have 35% in fixed income with DFA231, DFA 603, PM0 205 & LYS801F.
Read Answer Asked by Bradley on April 09, 2021
Q: MELI seems to have lost its mojo and I'm looking a stock to complement my tech strong portfolio.

Do you think finances are a good recovery play? Do you like BAC as a finance play?

What sectors companies do you like?

2020 was good to me as i was all in tech.
Time to broaden my selection.
Thanks for all your support.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on April 09, 2021
Q: I am interested in adding more international exposure. Over time, in a haphazard fashion I developed portfolio weights of 4% in ZEM, 2.5% in MAW150; and 1.5% in DXG. To my untrained eye they offer diversity, for growth & stability, to different markets, etc What is your view of these 3 holdings? Would you add to each? Delete any? Due to political risks from trade tensions etc, I am inclined to avoid too much of an exposure to China. Thank you for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on April 09, 2021
Q: Would appreciate recommendation on Canadian mutual fund(s) for international (ex NA) exposure, pay a DRIPable dividend and allow couple hundred dollars of monthly contribution without charge?

Please mention if there are ETF(s) which allow monthly contribution without fee,

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Steve on April 09, 2021
Q: I have held CVS for approx. 6 months and virtually it is flat. There have been many recommendations from the street however I have 22,000.00 which seems to be dead money. Should I sell and buy some tech stock like Oracle or Taiwan semiconductor. Do you have a suggestion other than these 2?
Cheers, Doug
Read Answer Asked by Doug on April 08, 2021
Q: Hi guys.

What are your thoughts on North West Company's earnings, today?
They beat earnings but announced the CEO is leaving. They also announced "earnings in 2021 will be meaningfully above pre-Pandemic (2019) levels but likely below 2020". I think this was already baked into the bake as consensus 2021 eps estimates is 20% lower than 2020.

Your insights are always appreciated.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on April 08, 2021
Q: I have owned BBY for a few years now and it has done reasonably well. Curious on your long term view for the company and if you would continue to hold or switch to another name with a similar dividend. Currently have a position in Costco, HD, AMZN, PBH, ATD.B and MG for consumer names.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Brent on April 08, 2021
Q: Where is the best source to find the date of a company's next quarterly/annual report?
Read Answer Asked by Myles on April 08, 2021
Q: Hi 5i team. I’m trying to decide on investing in KL or ABX for a bit of gold exposure. Could you give me your thoughts and feedback on their current state and future outlook to compare? Would these be good choices or do you recommend/prefer others in this group? Why? And could you rank them in order of strength in their ability to produce profits moving forward.
Read Answer Asked by Sylvain on April 08, 2021
Q: Hi. I have held Fiera Capital for a number of years now. I note that you have considered this to be a dividend growth company in a response to Herbert on 06 Apr. My records show there has not been a dividend increase (.21 a share quarterly) since 19 June 2019. Am I missing something? Are you anticipating company growth and therefore dividend growth?
Thanks always
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on April 08, 2021
Q: CRNC,DOCU,MGNI,NEO,NVO,PLUG,TDOC,FCEL.
is any of this worth keeping/selling?
Thanks a million.
Read Answer Asked by Nizar on April 08, 2021
Q: I made the mistake of buying 200 shares of Ballard @$46.50 a couple of months ago just before it commenced its early-February fall from an all-time high. At the current price (~$30), I am tempted to double down with another 200 shares to bring my avg share price cost to ~$38, representing about 4% of my portfolio, a level with which I am comfortable. Am I nuts, or is BLDP poised to reward my faith and patience over the medium term (5 years)?

Thanks for your insights!
Read Answer Asked by William on April 08, 2021