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Q: With the major down swings/upswings this last week or so, what type of investor are you seeing most active in the marketplace (and are we able to see this info publicly). Are these "mainly" the big institutional players unloading positions or loading up causing huge swings or is it the retail investor...or both
Also, are you seeing the majors starting to step in with more conviction on the dips?
Read Answer Asked by Harry on March 06, 2020
Q: Retired, conservative dividend-income investor with a "buy-and-hold & trim-add around a core position" strategy. At times like these, I take a fresh look at my holdings and ask two key questions. #1 = are there any of my equity holdings that have alarm bells going off? #2 = how safe are the dividends (knowing that no dividend is 100% secure)? The portfolio capital may rise or fall, but it is the continuation of the dividend that is more important.

For asset allocation purposes related to individual stocks (as opposed to sector allocations), I use the following:
5% targets = AQN, BCE, BNS, PBH, RY, TRP, WSP
4% targets = AD, AW, CSH, NWC
2% targets = LNF, MG, NTR
ETF targets = roughly 3-7%

Q#1 = are there any of these equities that you hear alarm bells?
Q#2 = are there any of these equities where you foresee dividend risk?
Q#3 = any thoughts on how I have my asset allocations set up (knowing it is a very personal decision?

Take a bunch of credits. Thanks for your help...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 06, 2020
Q: I would like to start a small position in GC, in a corp account that is not looking for a dividend (5+ year time horizon). In your opinion, is GC a good longterm hold and is now a good time to buy? Can you please give me some insight into why they are buying back shares - is there a chance they wish to delist and become a private company? As always, thank you for your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Grant on March 06, 2020
Q: The price of gold is up at the moment but most gold stocks are down. What might be the cause?
Thank you,
Bob
Read Answer Asked by Bob on March 06, 2020
Q: I never thought I'd see VET at $10.00 Is this a great buy or just a disaster - moreso than it is already waiting to happen?
Is this company sustainable at this number? With anyone but Trudeau at the helm I'd think theres a chance...but with him I fear its all downhill.
Your opinion....does this company survive??
Read Answer Asked by David on March 06, 2020
Q: I'm 27 and have invested in my TFSA in 8 growth compagnies so far for long term holding (retirement). I save 10% of my salary in my TFSA for my retirement since I'm 22 as I read in Rich Barber few years ago. I wait until I've got 1000-1500$ and then buy a stock.
1) Other part in my saving is to buy a house with my girlfriend in about 2-3 years. What will you suggest us to invest in for that short period?
2) My girlfriend want to start investing for her retirement. I suggested her to invest in ETF at first and than change for a strategy like Beat the TSX when she has enough money saved. Is it a good strategy? If so, which ETF will you suggest to invest in?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Olivier on March 06, 2020
Q: Which stocks (US or Cdn) in your opinion may serve as something of a hedge during the virus scare. Kinaxis, for example, doesn't seem to be getting beaten up (yet). I'm thinking of online shopping support stocks, streaming networks, or other businesses that won't be affected, and may even see a boost, if people choose to stay in.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on March 06, 2020
Q: Looking at a short-term hold (2-3 yrs)
which of these three would you recommend has the best chance for the most growth?
What order would you put them if you were purchasing
thanks
michele
Read Answer Asked by Michele on March 06, 2020
Q: I was averaging in the market just before the correction and only deployed 35 % of the cash I had. Thanks to your advice in the past on that i was disciplined ( despite my emotions fighting the plan for months) . I feel like we have a great opportunity now.
Is it an average in - say 3- 5 % a week or see how it goes to catch an upward trend to and keep the gunpowder dry for now.
ps - II know you don't have crystal ball -just looking for a smart plan to execute - to keep my emotional investor guy under control

Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 06, 2020
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

Motive Financial, a division of Canadian Western Bank, is currently paying 2.8% on their high-interest savings account. In this lower interest environment, I'm wondering how the smaller operators can 'afford' this. Your insight is always appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on March 06, 2020
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