Q: I sold Dol 2 months ago mainly due to their apparent large debt load and it has risen 15% since after earnings report. I am thinking about buying it back but ask if the debt load is too onerous? Has this company been rated lately or is it on the radar?
Thanks
Q: Hi Peter/Ryan,
What do you think about Stella Jones and CGI group as stocks for long term and having maximum weight of 5% each? I have also noticed companies that have simple and understandable businesses (easy to understand products) can do quite well and do not seem to be attached by short sellers. For example, Boyd Income and CCL Industries, Richards Packaging, etc As a result, i was thinking of initiating a position in Storage Vault for a 3-5 year hold at current price of 2.70. Please comment on whether it is a good time and if i should start with 2% position as opposed to 3 or 4. Thank you
Q: My 30 years old son has a portfolio mixed with individual Canadian stocks, US ETF.and international ETF. In his Canadian side, he has TD, ECI, AQN, SIS, TOY, KXS, GUD, XEG + WCP.. Currently, his cash reserve can top up two more names. What would you suggest? Thanks
Q: I am very impressed with your ability to limit your balanced portfolio to 25 stocks. Currently I hold the above six stocks in the financial sector whereas you hold three. The only one with large imbedded gains is REF.UN which I have held for over twenty years. one third of our total portfolio follows your balanced portfolio. The other 2/3s is managed for us and includes a large allocation to canadian banks. I am willing to sacrifice some stability for more growth. Would you consolidate any of the above stocks to simplify the portfolio? Below is my current allocations. My bias is to keeping REF, GSY and ECN.
2.23% aif
3.16% ref
2.36% ecn
1.90% fsz
2.54% gsy
1.86% slf
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Q: I am looking to start a position in either one(leaning towards dol) I know they are probably expensive for retailers however, they seem to deliver on results on a consistent basis. What do you think about a half position on either one?
Great work guys!
Q: I am a conservative, retired, dividend-income investor with the above stocks and ETFs. I also own RBC Cdn Equity Income, Sentry Cdn Income, Sentry REIT, Sprott Energy, Fisgard Capital, Insured Annuities, and receive CPP and a company pension.
I have roughly 5% cash and am normally a buy and hold investor. I am looking to top up the following sectors = Financials, Industrials and Materials. I am already max'd out on the other sectors. Can you please provide me with 3 suggestions of dividend payers (3+% dividend), that would fit with my current holdings, for each of the 3 sectors?
Canopy Growth Corp:
I have read your recent report regarding Cannabis industry which was very encouraging as far as the future if the industry with few reservations namely revenue ramp up period and emergimg market risks. I hold a significant position in Canopy Growth and was wandering about whether the stock has actually bottomed in your opinion, especially given todays sharp drop?
Teck:
What is your opinion on a long position in Teck? The company appears to be trading at a discount.
Apple:
I also hold a significant position in Apple. What are your thoughts in the companys sustainability as far as earnings growth in the next while with addition of the iHome speaker and iPhone 8 release. I am prepared to keep holding onto it. Is this a good strategy in your opinion?
Q: With the government raising the percentage that a single entity can hold
in CNR from 15% to 25%, can you see if Bill Gates &/or his Foundation have
increased their ownership in CNR?