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Q: In 2018 we've heard a lot about the flattening of the bond yield curve being detrimental to the banks. Today what is the state of the yield curve and is it conducive to investing in bank ? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Norman on November 07, 2018
Q: Greetings 5i team, Valuation measures look fine for IAG. How does IAG compare to other Ins. Co's and financial svc Co's for earnings growth and i-rate environment moving higher ?
Read Answer Asked by Bernie on November 07, 2018
Q: Hi
My portfolio is mostly made up of canadain stocks. I do have approximately 20% in US and international etfs to diversify (split evenly). My 2 US ones have done ok over the last 5 yrs. the international, not so much. I’m not sure I’m in the best one/ones for either location. What would you recommend for long term etf/s hold. I have at least 15 yrs before needing the money for retirement. Thanks
Michele
Read Answer Asked by Michele on November 07, 2018
Q: Hi guys,

I have large positions in Boardwalk REIT and InterRent REIT. I believe they provide good growth going forward and offer some geographic diversity by owning both of them. I am contemplating adding a third REIT (Killam) to the mix to further diversify into Atlantic Canada. I did some research and noticed that they develop a lot of their units and their portfolio is much newer then most multi family REIT. Is it too much to own 3 REITs. I want to focus on multi family since it is the most resistant to a recession. They are held in my RRSP. I know Killam is focusing 75% of its development and acquisitions outside of Atlantic Canada hoping to diversify its holdings. What are your thoughts?

Thank you,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on November 07, 2018
Q: your thoughts on investing in regional banks (ie: columbia) or the majors (bank of america: city; etc) or would you prefer a global bank (ing)??
ed in montreal
Read Answer Asked by ed on November 07, 2018
Q: I have tracked my portfolio for years on Globe Fund for free , now they are holding people hostage to pay up or lose the data you have entered over the years. They are acting like a cable company paying for services that you don't use. Far as I know there is no way of transferring that data elsewhere.
Read Answer Asked by fwb181 on November 07, 2018
Q: Hi,
Thanks always for your advice, it's been very helpful.
Part of my investing strategy is to hold company shares (where possible) in AST or Computershare so I can use the dripping programs for the tax break. I am down drastically with CJR.B - should I sell and move on? Also, I hold ENB, NTR and PPL all of which have suspended their drip programs. Are they worth holding, so I can do something with the cash dividends or should I move on from them. All of my moving on would be to purchase other companies that drip.
thanks
michele
Read Answer Asked by Michele on November 07, 2018