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Q: Hearing much talk about Mar1juana becoming legal shortly in a number of US states as well as here in Canada which could possibly drive up the stock price of some of the small companies now involved, in both countries.
Do you have any suggestions as to what companies are listed on both markets that could benefit greatly.
Many thanks for all your great help. Don't know what I would have done without it last few years.

Hal

Read Answer Asked by Harold on October 25, 2016
Q: This stock has had a great run but its latest results, which seemed to be pretty solid, didn't move the stock. Do you think most of the growth is pretty much wrung out of it now and that it should be viewed as largely an income stock? The main reason for my question is that I am currently more interested in a stock that combines both growth and income such as FEZ or BEP.(sector not important)

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 21, 2016
Q: Can you please comment on this quarter, I am specifically looking for growth outlook, at a glance it looks better to me but I am not an expert in financials.

Can you also please comment on the recent resolving of litigation and the partnership that was just formed. How do you see these affecting sales and bottom line, if at all?

I have owned this name for a while and need to decide whether I should hold or take my losses. Any names you would replace it with in the same sector?
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on October 13, 2016
Q: I'm looking to re-invest the proceeds received from the BNK take-out transaction. Ideally looking for another takeover candidate but doesn't have to be in oil/gas sector. Another criteria would be that the company is "solid" with limited downside if a takeover doesn't materialize.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on October 12, 2016
Q: Hello,

The following 5 companies are on my buy list to complete my portfolio:

PBH
TOY
NFI
BCE
CAR.UN

I have room for two in my TFSA, two in my non-registered and one in my RRSP. How should I divide the above 5 stocks into these accounts?

My plan is to buy on pullbacks. But I'm thinking about buying CAR.UN now because it has already pulled back on the mortgage news. Does this make sense?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on October 11, 2016
Q: Hello Peter, I have some US cash to invest in an RRSP. Can you please suggest four US 'growthy but somewhat conservative' stocks for a long-term (10+ years) hold. There is no need for current income. Also, I know you've suggested IWO as a US growth ETF. Would you be inclined to favour that for an investment now, or do you think that, with current near-highs and the upcoming election, it makes sense to wait until closer to year-end. Thank you for the terrific service!
Read Answer Asked by James on October 07, 2016
Q: I would like to make my TFSA more growthy. The candidates I have in my TFSA that I am considering replacing with more growthy names are: TD, IPL and WCP. I own these in a non-registered account as well, but since I can’t take advantage of the dividend tax credit in the TFSA I would like to replace them.

The growthy names I have in my TFSA are DHX.B, ESL, and GUD. I think I have enough of these, so I am looking for other suggestions from your growth and model portfolio. I am considering, CXI, TOY, PBH, ZCL (maybe KXS if it pulls back to the mid-50s). I already own SIS, NFI, OTC, CSU in a non-registered account and think I have enough for now.

What growthy (but not overly risky) stocks would you suggest for a TFSA today for a long term hold?

p.s. I have already maxed out my TFSA contributions. With some cash in the TFSA and the sale of shares I may not have enough $ in the TFSA to buy a full lot(s) of the replacement (e.g sell 100 shares of TD @ $58, buy 200 shares of TOY @ $31.50). I would rather not buy an odd lot (e.g 184 shares of TOY) because I don’t have enough cash in the TFSA, and I can’t add any more $ to the TFSA until next year. Should I wait until I can buy the full lot (i.e. the price falls, or I get dividends to increase cash), wait until January when I can add another $5500 to the TFSA, or find another stock where I can buy full lot(s). What is your opinion on buying odd lots, especially with low volume stocks like TOY and CXI?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 06, 2016
Q: Starting a new portfolio of higher risk stocks to offset my more strategic long term investments. I have listed several juniors that are either in your Growth Portfolio or have been lately receiving considerable attention. Would appreciate your comments, order of preference & recommandations. Please deduct whatever number of credits you feel appropriate. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 03, 2016
Q: Good Morning
I have replicated both my RRSP and TFSA accounts to hold many of the holdings in both the Balanced and Growth Portfolios save and except CGI and Cipher. I have reviewed your comments on theses companies but would like some specific advice if you think I should swap these out or continue to hold. I currently hold all your teck recommendations except OTC and have full positions in GUD and SIS
Thank you for your exceptional advice and guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Marty on September 26, 2016
Q: Recently, there has been much in the news about improved Canada-China relations, and the Liberal government pursuing a free trade deal with China. As it appears that more business opportunities are on the horizon (e.g., SNC-Lavelin, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board), what Canadian ETFs or specific stocks I should be considering?
Read Answer Asked by Jean on September 26, 2016
Q: For simplicity, the following list of stocks are close to equal weight in my RRSP portfolio. I want to add another full position of one stock. I am thinking of CM for dividend or TMR for gold exposure or another suggestion you may have. I included my TFSA holdings so that you can see all of my equities.
RRSP
Energy-ENF/RRX/WCP
IT-ESL/SYZ
Industrials-EIF/MAL/RBA/SIS/WSP
Utilities-BEP.UN/EMA
Consumer-MG/NFI
Financials-BNS/SLF
Health Care-SIA
Telecos-BCE/T
Materials-CHE.UN/SJ
Realestate-BPY.UN

TFSA
ADW.A/CCL.B/CSH.UN/DSG/ECI/GUD/IPL/PUR

Thanks and have a good weekend.
Read Answer Asked by Roy on September 23, 2016
Q: I invested in a 'Global Small Cap' fund about 18 years ago. Incredibly, my return AFTER 18 YEARS is NEGATIVE 16%! (I guess this is lesson in the effects of both high mutual fund MERs and picking a lousy fund company!) Can you please suggest an ETF that would be good for the 'global small cap' space. Or another 'small cap' ETF or strategy, if you don't think a global small cap ETF is the way to go. Thank you!!
Read Answer Asked by James on September 21, 2016
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