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Investment Strategies
Hunting For Bargains
Lou, It looks like a dead cat bounce and I wondered what you thought about the “go away in May’ strategy. My savings have recovered somewhat but I was considering picking some proven money maker stocks like J&J & Kraft …etc.and let go some mutuals containing US equities and possibly trading money market funds for [...]
May 29, 2009 | Posted in Investment Strategies | Read Article »
Flow Through Shares
After the RRSP, flow through shares are the last bastion of tax avoidance in Canada. They are part of the tax code and as long as the company issuing them is in compliance with the statutes you will not have to fight a rear guard action with CCRA.
Exchange Traded Funds
Hello Lou, I am interested in trading sectors as opposed to individual stock, where would I find these symbols and on what exchange. Thank you in advance Tino Hi Tino, A good way to invest in a sector of the economy that you think will outperform the broad index or other individual sectors is through the [...]
The Trend Is Your Friend Till It Ends
Bruce from Toronto, Ontario writes about FAZ or FAS: Hi Lou, I bugged you before and you nailed it with a great call on Barclays Bank. I been having fun playing the FAZ and FAS. I was wondering what your opinion is on these face ripping ETFs? I love your input on AM640. Thanks, Bruce [...]
April 15, 2009 | Posted in Investment Strategies | Read Article »
iShares In Play
Hi Lou, I would be interested to hear your opinion on the solvency, security or risk associated with holding ETF’s on the TSX60 (XIU) considering that they are derivative type securities provided by Barclays Bank in Canada.In other words, How secure do you consider Barclays bank to be? Thanks. Colin. Hoping for Happy Capitalism Hi [...]
March 24, 2009 | Posted in Investment Strategies | Read Article »
When In Doubt Throw To Cash!
Mike from Niagara on the Lake, ON writes about his RRSP: Lou-love your show! I’m 45,with RRSPs in mostly a balanced portfolio which is down ~40%. My gut is telling me the market will continue to fall in 09. Should I continue to ride the wave, or try to move some or all of it [...]
January 18, 2009 | Posted in Investment Strategies | Read Article »
