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Market. There are clearly risks as we go into the fourth quarter. There is a lot of political risk. The US China trade talks this weekend are important. China is playing off Trump's weaknesses. We are looking at a year when there are technically no earnings growth. He thinks the US don’t want Trump to have an election win. Congress will not pass an infrastructure spending bill. The unfunded pension liability globally is estimated to be $200-300 Trillion over the next 30-50 years. Low interest rates are a key reason for this. This problem will not be solved with interest rates going to zero again.

DON'T BUY

Large Caps UK. This is a big issue with BREXIT in play. If you look at UKX-T you can see nothing has been gained from 2017 to 2019. He thinks it is very close to a time to invest in the British Pound. He prefers EWUS-T for smaller cap stocks because they have much higher upside. He is starting to nibble.

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If you can buy puts in your portfolio you should consider covered call put protection. It is challenged, though. His funds work in this way.

PARTIAL SELL

Covered Call Bank ETF managed by Larry. It's one of his favourite holdings. Long term you can see it is very interest rate sensitive. Utilities, pipelines and telcos. This is not a bond replacement but it is a defensive way to play. He was adding previously but now he would be looking to trim it in preparation for adding in the next dip. He would not sell all and it is a phenomenal holding and is a core part of all his portfolios.

BUY

Defined outcome ETFs from Innovator. They create a structure with options in the ETF to make potentially 10% upside. It has strategies that protect you for from downside. He loves these strategies.

PARTIAL SELL

He likes what they are doing. In preferreds he thinks active management can be productive. He has trimmed recently waiting for a selloff in it. He would add if it got back to recent lows but right now he is trimming.

PARTIAL SELL

There is nothing in the mortgage world that pays this kind of rate. You could own it if you are seeking yield but you won’t get a lot of growth in the next couple of years. Add at $40 and sell at $44

WEAK BUY

He likes the residential real estate space but does not know of anything that is cheap in space. He likes the sector and thinks it will be an out-performer in the REIT space.

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Educational Segment. Eventshares created an ETF that deals with government policy. He does not see Trump winning the election last year. PLCY-N is overweight energy and industrials but it is a bet on LNG, refining, utilities and infrastructure. Also it is into military and defense. This allows you to participate in some of the dramatic changes.

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Market. Keep some extra cash right now. Investors are being lulled by some false things going on like in the US they keep saying the market hit a new high. Over the last year it has not gone anywhere. With all the uncertainty going on, and earnings not being that great, it is a good time to have some extra cash. He is willing to give up some near term gains in order to hold cash.
BUY

It's big growth area is in Asia. It has been a terrific performer lately. They have to invest unearned insurance premiums. With interest rates so low people are afraid. But SLF-T is a growing money management firm and that area is doing better. They raise their dividend regularly.

STRONG BUY
It sells at a reasonable valuation. They run a great company. They buy their rivals and bring them in and increase profitability.
WATCH
They are the second biggest bus manufacturer in North America. They made an excellent acquisition in Britain earlier in the year but had difficulties getting a new plant going, also. It is on his radar and once they get things going and things have turned, this will probably be a good name. He does not believe the dividend is in jeopardy.
HOLD
Rail stocks have been under pressure because they move the economy's goods and there is a slowdown in manufacturing. In the near term it looks like it could be soft. He thinks it is the best managed and best run railroad in North America.
BUY
It is his recommendation for a utility in a low rate environment. They operate in Nova Scotia, Florida, and some in New Mexico. It has been hitting new highs almost every day. They are benefiting from the search for yield by investors. It is not a bargain stock any longer. You have to be prepared to hold it for a while.