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Q: I know it is unrealistic to always pick winners in the stock market, but what should the typical win/loss ratio be? I'm assuming it should be better than 50/50, but can you give an idea of what a good investor should aim for? It's always painful to see losers (for me, SGY, TCW, CPH, FM, SYZ) and sometimes I feel reluctant to sell and cut my losses because I think they might turn around and improve my win/loss ratio. Thank you for your great service. I will be opting for the 2 year membership renewal this month!
Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 06, 2015
Q: In regards to the double-down strategy....what 3 stocks are the best candidates at the present time. I use it in addition to the portfolio approach and do have the appropriate risk tolerance for double down....thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 06, 2015
Q: Hi, I've been watching RX since it was about 11 dollars, hoping for an opportunity to get in. It has recently taken quite a dive to 8 dollars and looks like it might go down further. Has something changed with the company or would this be a good time to buy?

SYZ is doing the same thing. Is this a good time to get in or will it drop further?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Carla on April 06, 2015
Q: Hello. I am looking into purchasing Crius Energy Trust for both income and Growth. Could I have your opinion on the company and its stock. Thank You, Alan
Read Answer Asked by Alan on April 06, 2015
Q: Hello. I have 1000 shares of ort bought at 2.88 and 6000 shares of nml bought at 1.50. I think they cant go lower but should i sell. They are in my rssp. Thanks a lot.
Read Answer Asked by Denis on April 06, 2015
Q: When starting to build the new Growth Portfolio,with $50,000.Is it better or more efficient to buy exact dollar amount ( $2500 per position for ex.) or by even lots? Also, should you start with the 5% positions first and then work you way to the 3% positions overtime?
Thank you very much for your expertise.
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on April 06, 2015
Q: PLEASE advise as to your opinion on the growth of this co.
thank you JACK
Read Answer Asked by Jack on April 03, 2015
Q: Do you think Russell metals would be good to add to a portfolio? It has a strong dividend and is close to a 52week low. Over the past five years the stock price has stayed relatively tight to the current price. Is there much upside to the current stock price and will the dividend remain strong. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by steven on April 03, 2015
Q: I received a lump sum and for a short time I would like to put the funds into some stable stocks who pay a quarterly dividend and who's X dividend date is from now until the end of April. I would like an annual yield of 3.5 - 8%. I will then bleed the money out into a dividend growth model of 5i stocks. I have looked at 28 stocks and only found 2 Ry 4/21 & pot 4/9 x dates. The stocks I have checked are Ala, bus,td, bce, enb, xtc,and,ipl, key,pki, ppl,stn,vet,ten,win, syz, ago, cox, bin, dh, slf, wsp, t, wsp,van,tcp. Thank you very much, your site has incredibly valuable information which I check each day. mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 02, 2015
Q: First off, like so many other members I would like to thank you for your continued excellent service and the addition of your Growth Portfolio.

My question concerns my RESP. I currently have 3 postions in equal weights namely, Pembina, McDonald Detwieller and WSP Global. I have concerns regarding Pembina going forward as I am beginning to draw down on this account. Would you endorse a switch to ATD.B , stand pat or make any other recommendation?.

Thank you
Marty
Read Answer Asked by Marty on April 02, 2015
Q: Hello Peter,
Can you please comment on Prometic Life's latest results on March 31, 2015? Also, I am hearing they want to do a nasdaq listing and would require a reverse split to ensure they are above $2 dollar threshold. I have seen reverse splits hurting the stock in the long run for some cases. CAn you please comment? Lately, with very little news, cipher and Biosyent having been declining. What do yo do in these cases? Do i switch to Concordia. Lastly, DHX media is not moving much eventhough they are signing deals. Is the stock just taking a pause? Many thanks and appreciate the new growth portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on April 02, 2015
Q: Can i please get your thoughts on Stuart Olson. Is the dividend safe ? If not, has the price decline already discounted a possible dividend cut. I often see stocks rally after a dividend cut id announced. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by James on April 02, 2015
Q: Hi guys, I have a small position in each of the above, I can increase only two to 3%. Which ones and why.

Thanks
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on April 02, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

First of all, thanks for putting out the Growth Portfolio. Looks awesome. I was happy to see that I already hold 5 of the names in the portfolio. My question is about Solium Capital. I currently have it in my TFSA and think it might be a good call to switch it out for 1-2 names (2 since SUM is an 8% weighting) in the growth portfolio. Can you recomment a good replacement from the portfolio? I already own CXI, DHX.B, AVO, GUD, XTC, and I plan on buying OTC with cash I already have set aside.

As always, thank you!

Jordan
Read Answer Asked by Jordan on April 02, 2015
Q: Peter and his Wonder Team
Macro just reported its 4th quarter declining revenues which was widely expected and I think not too bad considering the sector and commodity prices as a whole. Please give me your overview of this company and its prospects going forward! Would you still consider it a cheap stock with the strength to survive the sector storm? Thanks for your continued knowledge!
Dr.Ernest Rivait
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on April 02, 2015
Q: hi folks. This was recommended on Bnn.MPG. Has it got some new news? alsoI notice you never discuss Splv and has been so good to me. Why ? Thanks in advance Cliff
Read Answer Asked by cliff on April 02, 2015
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