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Q: Hello Peter, I have smallish positions in People and ECN in my TFSA. With this year's TFSA contribution, I'm considering topping up one or both of these positions for long-term holds. Which of these two would you favour? Or, if you favour both equally, would you concur with buying both, or do you think this precious TFSA money should go into some of the other TFSA-type stocks you've suggested recently. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by James on January 07, 2020
Q: My adult son (Canadian citizen/resident) is in his early 30's, has maxed out his RSP and TFSA (he holds high-quality individual securities within these accounts, which have done well over the years), and he is lucky to have a high-paying job in which he has surplus funds (Canadian dollars) that he can invest, within a non-registered account, approx. $20k to $25k per month. The goal is long-term growth, aggressive (80% equities), with the possibility that he may need some of the funds within the next 3-5 years, to join a group practice (capital contribution toward partnership). My advice to him is that he purchase each month among the five following ETFs (% as indicated below), rebalancing as he makes new monthly contributions:
20% VAB = Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF;
20% ZCN = BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF;
25% VFV = Vanguard S&P 500;
25% TPE = TD International Equity Index ETF;
10% ZEM = BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF.
What do you think of these 5 particular funds and the overall allocation? For his situation, are there different ETFs you might suggest we look at that would be better-suited for his situation? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ted on January 07, 2020
Q: Considering selling My position in AD at an 8% capital gain plus dividends over the last year. Selling to raise cash for a pullback in the market.
It’s one of the higher risk stocks in the portfolio and it is near the target price of a number of analysis. What do you think? Also taking a serious look at selling into the strength of MMX.
I’ve held it for less than a month, and am up 20%.
The target by cibc is $7.75 with the rise in gold , I know this can change. Also thinking that the rise in gold may already be price into mmx. What does your experience say?
Read Answer Asked by Roy on January 07, 2020
Q: Hi there,

Just a follow up to my previous question, where do you see the USD going in 2020 against the CAD? In the answer you had provided to me, you had suggested VSP for S&P500 exposure (as opposed to VFV). Does this imply you see the CAD strengthening against the USD in 2020?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 07, 2020
Q: For eft’s. v f v and v g g , what are the advantages/disadvantages of holding in a
r r s p , t f s a , or a non registered account?

Thank you for your help,
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 07, 2020
Q: XIT: We have a very large portfolio made up in RRSP, TFSA, & Non -Registered Accounts (biggest holdings). My investment style over many , many years has been to buy large cap "dividend growing" stocks which have served us incredibly well. Because technology stocks usually trade a high P.E. multiples, most are not dividend growers; but, most of all, the arena can change on a dime - just look at all the tech stocks that have gone bust over the last 20 years or so. In any case, I was thinking of buying XIT to add to our "dividend growers". I already own a small holding in my USD account of IGM.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 07, 2020
Q: Hello 5i,
Now that the cannabis sector has tanked how do you feel about the valuations and growth prospects? Is WEED a favorite still?
Thank you for your insight
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 07, 2020
Q: Happy New Year and welcome to a new decade :)
I plan to take this year's TFSA contribution and divide it equally between ARE, REAL & XBC. The goal is growth. Any dire warnings before I proceed? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by David on January 07, 2020
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