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Q: Hi Peter i'm a newcomer,and based on your model portfolio i will start to establish some positions,what criteria should i use.
Thank You
Dan
Read Answer Asked by DANIEL on November 25, 2013
Q: Hi guys, great service. Would it be possible to expand your search to include all tickers being asked about. Many people ask about 2 or more companies in the same question, but the search only looks at the one chosen in the header. Thanks, Ian
Read Answer Asked by Ian on November 25, 2013
Q: I am building a self managed RRSP and TFSA portfolio which is the model portfolio and a touch of the B+ and better rated stocks. Thank you for the great results. With a 15 year horizon I am slowly adding laddered bonds, in addition I have XLY, IBB, IWO, YUM and TAL for US holdings.

I am transferring, in kind, my BMO managed Blueprint stocks to a self trading account, some are already in the model portfolio. Should I keep any of the stocks that are not in the model portfolio or should I dump them all and buy the model portfolio?

AGU ATD.B BCE BAM.A CAE CNQ COS CP CVE GIB.A CM CNR ELD ECA WN G IGM IMO K MFC POT PWF RY RCI.B SLF SU TLM TRI THI TD TRP
US$ are EFA & SPY

I'm not attached to any of them, not concerned with the trading fees.
Read Answer Asked by William on November 24, 2013
Q: Peter; There is an interesting article in today's Globe , pge.B14, on how much fees can seriously impact a portfolio.

Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on November 24, 2013
Q: While on the hunt for a lottery ticket or two I keep running across the management teams of Stan Bharti and Sheldon Inwentosh. Can you give me any info on these guys ??--(good bad or indifferent). Thanx Robbie
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 24, 2013
Q: Peter,
As not much seems to matter anymore (LARRY SUMMERS THINKS THAT BUBBLES ARE "THE"PANACEA FOR BOOSTING ECONOMiES... Well.. we knew that all along, but neither Greenspan nor Bernake dared to say it openly before him but he obviously had the excuse of being rejected from the job lately and we understand his frustration..) I would be happy to share a little trivia on the market:

What was the lowest in 2002, 2009 for the S/P?
2002: 777
2009: 666

What was the Dow closing price on the first day it passed 16000
11/21/ 2013: 16009.99

The nagging question that remains is: will the Nasdaq close its highest at 5222, 5333 5444 5555 or 5888(5666 and 5777 have already been taken)?
who dared say blondes had more fun when we have Wall Street??

Cheers, and publish at your own discretion, of course!

Read Answer Asked by claude on November 24, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,
Just a quick question in response to one of your responses to another fellow - you mentioned you pay a lot of money for the "bloomberg terminal" at your office. I have always been curious as to what exactly the fee is for one of those terminals? I've heard in the neighbourhood of 1k/month?
Also, what do you find to me the most useful benefits/characteristics of such terminals? Is it the research they provide or charting or what?
Many thanks for your response - sincerely love your service!
Read Answer Asked by Scott on November 24, 2013
Q: Would you consider providing a model portfolio consisting solely of ETFs? Your current stock model portfolio is helpful but I think that an ETF portfolio would be valuable to your members.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 24, 2013
Q: SES.t
I note with thanks, your general comments from Nov. 5/13 on this apparently outperforming it's sector company. It appears that Nov.20 they announced a bought deal financing of 6.2 million shares (approx. 15% of the current float) at $15.35 (today trading up to 16.20ish). So, I was a bit confounded that the stock price went up today, normally wouldn't one expect a dilution at a lower price to bring the price down? If the price continues to hold in the face of the BDF, does this speak positive for the company? I'm not not sure on the "ins and outs" of these deals so would much appreciate any education you could provide.
Thanks as always.
One of the Neil's
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 22, 2013
Q: From I5 ''The TFSA is not yet recognized as a pension account, and there would be tax implications there.''
I am very surprise by this.
I had dividends and interests in my TFSA, and I never received any tax document from my broker. Do I have to contact my broker to correct ?
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on November 21, 2013
Q: I have a question about Brookfield Renewable Energy LP. I find the tax implications of brookfileld's energy and infrastructure funds confusing. Should they be held inside or outside of registerd accounts? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kirk on November 21, 2013
Q: Hello Peter, quite enjoyed your webinar. Found it very informative. Are you planning to give any more on a regular basis?

Thx.

Vineet
Read Answer Asked by Vineet on November 21, 2013
Q: What is your plans for the model portfolio in 2014, are you going to come out with a new one or are you simply going to go the status quo?
Read Answer Asked by Edward on November 20, 2013
Q: TRADING TIPS Peter, I have access to real time trading on Globeinvestor. Often when seeing a price for a stock under consideration, after a closer look, there are often big gaps between bid and ask and far fewer trades on offer either way. Could you give us general tips as to when to pull the trigger.
Bob
Read Answer Asked by Bob on November 20, 2013
Q: re Ivan's Nov19 question re broker firms : Rob Carrick at Globe & Mail just published their latest ratings of online brokers.
Read Answer Asked by Terrance on November 20, 2013
Q: To Ivan's question on brokerages (19-Nov). I personally have been using BMO Investorline, with no issues and great investor information at $9.95 a trade with $50K minimum account. They allow you to group accounts to get to the $50K which was nice when I was short with my TFSA. - Cheers.
Read Answer Asked by Philip on November 20, 2013
Q: With regard to the person who asked about TD Waterhouse; I have BMO Invest and could not be happier. $9.95 per trade, a wealth of information available on stocks, recommendations, etc. Now I wonder how I ever got along without it. - Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on November 20, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,
I am a relatively new member ob your site. I just wondered with regards to your model portfolio do you recommend buying these stocks at the current prices and how often do you reassess the recommendations. Thanks Clare
Read Answer Asked by clara on November 20, 2013
Q: On Ivan's question on brokerages, the Nov.19 Report on Business in the Globe and Mail has its 15th Annual Online Brokerage Survey featuring ranks from A thru D. Personally I use 3 of them, an A, a B and a C, and I find each has its own strengths and weaknesses as it relates to my needs. J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on November 20, 2013
Q: 5i recently responded to a question on sector classification / weighting by stating that your ideal sector setup would have 'around 15 sectors' opposed to the TSX's 11. I'm curious to know what your ideal sector classification setup would be, and what your ideal sector weighting would be today given a blank slate for a risk on investor? IThis will allow me to vet my existing portfolio with your sectors to see how it stacks up and if its too overweight / underweight anywhere. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ray on November 20, 2013