Comments on: Book Giveaway: Findependence Day by Jonathan Chevreau

By: Vince

Vince — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:09:27 +0000

Why is buy and hold still being promoted by financial advisors?

Why is capital investments inside a TFSA frowned upon in favour of income based securities even though the potential return can still be much greater by doing the former.

Will and Estate planning and the differences between provinces in probate fees.

A list of top 10 to 25 websites relating to investment education and news.

By: Mourad

Mourad — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:36:14 +0000

Hi,
I am a newcomer to Canada and I want to start investing. I can start with C$5000 to C$7000 right away but I need directions. Let’s say “optimal investment channels with lowest fees for dummies” would be a good topic knowing how many newcomers land everyday.

Thank you.

By: Philip S

Philip S — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:17:18 +0000

Blog topic (suggestion):
if you had $10,000 to invest, what vehicles would you invest it in and in what order? RESP, RRSP, TFSA, or self-directed fund? Let’s assume $2,400 RRSP room, $5,000 TFSA, $5,000 for RESP (for full CESG), and unlimited in self-directed.

Also enter me into the draw. THanks.

By: the Wealthy Canadian

the Wealthy Canadian — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:16:47 +0000

Preet, since you have a DMS designation, I am curious on some of your ideas regarding things like hedge strategies or how the average investor can get involved in commodities plays.

By: Bruce Irving

Bruce Irving — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:52:26 +0000

Which investment class would be ideal for TFSA?

Bond, Income trust, Equity, Cash, Preferred share??

By: A Lap Of The Blogs : WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com

A Lap Of The Blogs : WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:21:51 +0000

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By: Finance Matters

Finance Matters — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:09:04 +0000

Put me in Preet. Kim, I’d keep bond holdings to short terms or even go with a GIC ladder!

By: PR

PR — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:21:49 +0000

When is leveraging to invest appropriate, if ever? In other words, taking out a loc on home to buy bargain stocks with juicy yields? Is it a no-brainer with BMO, for example, yielding over 9 pc?

Love the blog, thank you!

By: kim v

kim v — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:53:01 +0000

What place do bonds have in portfoilios in light of the recent bankruptcies (corporate and government)

By: russ

russ — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:06:10 +0000

Preet, how about some advice on positioning one’s assets and investments to take full advantage of the coming inflationary period that (in my opinion) cannot be avoided, due to the unrestrained printing of massive amounts of money in the U.S. and abroad to battle this “recession”.