A quiet day today. The markets need a major headline to spark trading. He expects a China-US trade deal soon, and Trump will call it a victory regardless of the terms. A deal is priced in. The Bank of Canada held rates today, telling the market that they won't do anything in 2019. He's still more optimistic about interest rates in the U.S. which will push the USD a little higher. Canadian oil is not in an abysmal state, though the line 3 Enbridge news was a surprise. That said, he expects line 3 will happen. He prefers Canadian stocks tied to the U.S. (TD is his largest holding). In Canada, he likes utilities and REITs--the interest-rate sensitive yield plays.

The preferred B of GMP It's been on a rollercoaster based on rumour of the company being bought and split up. He sees no issue holding the preferreds, but he'd avoid GMP altogether. Doesn't know if there will be a deal. You can hold the preferred, though.

Manulife Floating Rate Senior Loan Fund (MFR-UN.TO) Insurers are a good place to be as interest rates rise eventually. He slightly prefers Sunlife and the banks. The capital markets remain strong. The 5- and 10-year yield curve need to steepen for lifecos to really benefit. MFR's 8.8% dividend is safe and this space is safe.

He once owned this. Sit tight with it. He owns Aecon instead. He likes SOX, though, and talks to the CEO. A well-run business. Doesn't know why the dividend was cut.

(A Top Pick Oct 23/18, Up 13%) Likes their dividend. They extended their CPA agreement with Air Canada to 2035 which gives them a lot of stable free cash flow. They put this cash into buying airplanes and leasing them at attracive rates.

(A Top Pick Oct 23/18, Down 14%) Pressured along with the oil sector. They own gas stations/convenience stores as well as refineries. They just bought 75% in a Caribbean company to control gas distribution there. Well-diversified.

Owns Verizon instead who are building out the 5G network whereas AT&T is more into media after buying Time-Warner. He sold when AT&T bought more media.

He sold it. CVS bought Aetna--the combination of the two looked great. Sadly, CVS is having integration problems that could continue, and carry a lot of debt. He held on too long before he sold. If you own this, ride it out.