There isn't going to be a quick and easy resolution to the trade war, and some of it was already priced in. With another layer of tariffs, there is more uncertainty. This leads to more volatility, and that's why major indexes are down today.

Federal Reserve is more dovish, but the market is pricing in rate cuts, probably 2 - 3 more this year. The chairman is more dovish but Trump is starting to get frustrated with the lack of movement and putting more pressure.

The energy and mining sector is slowing down. More pessimism and people are more conservative, making less big business investment. The East is humming along, and the West is lagging a bit.

Starting to see more volatility, since it is tied to the consumer and their credit. Still likes the space in the longterm. A bit expensive right now, but secular trend of digital payment will make this a good choice for long investors.

Down pretty significantly today. Probably more for contrarian investors. There is risk and there are safer places.

GIC vs Bonds. GICs are safer than bond funds. Bonds have more price fluctuation. Bond funds have been doing well, with interest rate going down. It's not normal for the bonds to perform so well. If yields keep going down, bond funds will continue to do well. GICs are the safest way to go.

Has been having issues for more than a couple years. They are doing significant restructuring, and trying to get more into their core business. It should help their balance sheet. Would continue to hold if you have it.

There is global fears, with Europe and some parts of Asia decreasing. Would want an ETF with about 50% US exposure.

Next few quarter's growth will probably do well, especially if they leverage. The gold cycle looks like it is picking back up. Might wait for a pullback. The jurisdiction they mine in is safe.

(A Top Pick Aug 09/18, Up 33%) When he recommended it, there was volatility. You get a dividend, but also growth. Interest rates moving down, the REITs and utilities have performed well. Doesn't own it anymore since the stock grew so well. Good for income investors.

(A Top Pick Aug 09/18, Up 8%) Range-bound between $18-$20. Not sure what they need to break out. A mid to small cap name, so can move down pretty quickly in volatility.

(A Top Pick Aug 09/18, Down 3%) One of the more diverse names in the insurance space. Exposure to US and Asia. Their results have been fine, and their last quarter was good. You can collect dividends while waiting for the company to get a footing.

A regional jet carrier, with different sub-businesses. An income play. They had difficulty covering repair and maintenance cost. Recently moved out of the pattern. Thinks that it can go up to $45. Possible capital appreciation and dividend play for longterm investors.

Tracks treasury yields. It popped up with falling interest rates. Seeing more money going to the long-end of the yield curve. The second the interest rate starts going up, this can go down 15-20%. Would be cautious about parking money there. A 5 year bond fund or GIC might be better to park money there.

Has had a bit of a tough time in the last couple years. The dividend looks safe. There is significant risks if there is a recession, as it is in industry. If we see a recession, the dividend could be cut. Could see some volatility in the future.