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Q: Hi, I currently hold ENB (0.53%), PPL (1.03%), TOU (0.48%), and WCP (0.37%), total of 2.42% of my portfolio. I actually have ENB in my utility sector weighting, which would make my overall energy even lower. Would you consider it 50/50 energy/utility??

I'm looking at slightly increasing my sector weight in energy to maybe 4-5% since its so low (mostly because my current holdings have gone down or I've sold previous energy positions). Energy companies in Canada have been hit so badly its hard to put money back into the sector right now. I know you hold MCR in your portfolio and you like PXT and SU. Based on the current valuations/fundamentals and future potential, should I add to any of my current positions, sell them, or add PXT or SU to the mix?? How would you suggest consolidating these?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 13, 2020
Q: What resources are available to track companies that are about to graduate from the Venture Exchange to the TSX?
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on January 13, 2020
Q: I noticed that pot companies like WEED fall within the Healthcare sector. Why wouldn't pot companies be categorized like tobacco and liquor stocks? Also, there is a lot of hype associated with pot stocks and I sometimes wonder if investors are not taking into account the potential risks - health problems related to smoking and the mental issues to some users. I recall a time when tobacco was advertised by medical doctors and now tobacco companies are being sued.
Read Answer Asked by BRYAN on January 13, 2020
Q: Re article in today’s National Post re ETF of ETF’s, no ticker symbols were included. Can you provide same and indicate your opinion on general suitability and if favourable your choice?
Thank you for considering my question
Read Answer Asked by Gail on January 13, 2020
Q: Hello 5i, I have ~ 20% position in LSPD with an average cost of $ 39.15.. @ current level I am finally up... I plan to hold it for 1-2 years.. What are your thoughts on the company in terms of cash flow ? if they are not cash flow +ve, when has management stated that they will be? And do you have a target price?
Thanks
Carlo
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on January 13, 2020
Q: My 82 year old mother in law has $300,000 in a RRIF and $800,000 in non registered accounts. There are 3 children who are equal equal beneficiaries in her will. From a tax perspective would she be better off withdrawing more than the required minimum from the RRIF before she dies or withdrawing more from the non registered accounts? Which scheme would result in less tax paid by her heirs ? The non registered accounts are 80% GICs and 20% equity funds. Thanks, Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on January 13, 2020
Q: Hi, I do not have any bonds or fixed income. Looking for one or two prospects to start, with about $50,000 to invest. Would like 3-4%+income. What are your views on the above, and of course any other you may suggest. Would like one size fits all if possible.
Also in a possible 30% downturn in the market , how much would a bond etf cushion the blow?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on January 13, 2020
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