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Investment Q&A

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Q: I'm thinking of selling my position in Stella Jones. Its had a great recovery from $37, I'm up a decent amount, I think its showing some resistance around $50. I still think its a great company with a bright future, but am thinking of switching out of it for another stock that has much higher growth prospects or at the very least pays a much more reasonable dividend. It makes up the smallest portion of my portfolio (my other holdings are FTS, ZWE, BEP-UN, GSY, and MJN (Cronos)). I'm 39 years old, make above average income, and I definitely have a high risk threshold.

What are your thoughts on switching out of SJ right now for another company with faster/greater growth prospects? A dividend paying stock is nice, but definitely not necessary as all of my holdings pay dividends except for Cronos. I've been watching BTL since the spring when it was below $3, but that ship may have sailed as of this week.

If you're ok with selling SJ, can you please suggest some names that you think would make a good addition to my current holdings

Thanks - have a great weekend!
Read Answer Asked by Jason on December 11, 2017
Q: My Daughter will be contributing to her TFSA this year (Value of about 50K).
What 5 stocks would you suggest for someone starting out who has many years to contribute and watch the account grow?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Rudy on December 06, 2017
Q: I see on the Globe site there is a notice from a law company...

Johnson Fistel, Announces Investigations of INC Research Holdings, Inc., Acorda Therapeutics, Inc., and Shopify Inc.; Investors Encouraged to Contact Firm

Is this just another nuisance claim? The stock has dropped 7% today.

Just a note: I see Spin Master products being sold at Master Mind, Walmart and Canadian Tire. I don't think the Toys-R-Us problem will impact Spin Master sales in the long run.
Read Answer Asked by Bryan on November 30, 2017
Q: In a cash account, I have 18% loss on this. I don't need this money for now. For growth or growth with torque where would you go. Or I should keep it.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by francois on November 29, 2017
Q: have a little money since I sold TOY do not have above stocks. Following your balanced portfolio. Should I buy 1 rebuy TOY or hold? Also what are the future prospects of SHOP
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on November 29, 2017
Q: Hello Peter
As a recent new member, I am both impressed and a little overwhelmed with all the information. I started making a lists of potential companies to invest with, but decided to cut to the chase and just ask you....I am looking for your recommendation for both income and growth companies.... perhaps 4 or 5 of each. I am fully invested in TD, which has done well for me this last year, as well as a couple energy stocks.... Spartan and Ring. I am retired but have a steady income flow with pensions and dividends from an ongoing business. Thank you for offering such a great service and look forward to a bright and lucrative future. Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 27, 2017
Q: Gentlemen,
Could you please list your top five growth companies? Tks
Andy,
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on November 23, 2017
Q: If someone was looking to add to a TFSA account, what would be your best 5 ideas to invest in.


Thanks Valter
Read Answer Asked by Valter on November 20, 2017
Q: Gentlemen,
I need to add 2 to 3% to my Consumer Cyclical/Discr. sector.
I have MG (2.8% +25% ) ACQ (0.35%, -50%).
I have also GSY but I consider it financial sector.
Can you please suggest 2 mid cap stocks with some growth.
Thanks
Best reagards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on November 17, 2017
Q: As stated,TOY missed estimated eps,but sales increased by 26% accompanied by sharp increase in both allowance for doubtful accounts to $9.9m & accounts receivable.It appears that there could be more write off for the account of Toy R US in future.I wonder why management did not provide details of TOY R US & its impact given that it & 2 other big companies represents a sizeable portion of sales
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 13, 2017
Q: I have the following stocks in an non-registered account with curent weightings between 2.5% and 3.5% : TD, WSP, CSU, TOY and PBH. I would like to deploy a 2% cash.
Which one of the following now would be best to add for a full position or would you suggest another company? I was also thinking of starting a new half-position with NFI...

Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Julien on November 09, 2017
Q: These two stocks were rocket or V-shape movements today, Nov.8,2018. They were down big time and then they did recover. What is going on with these two, are there some Mutual and Index funds doing a lot of selling? Herbert
Read Answer Asked by Herbert on November 09, 2017