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Q: At age 72 the most recent recommendation for income (bonds) in a portfolio is age 72x72= 52%. Would you agree that convertible bonds (less than a 5 year term) should be a significant portion of the total. What % amount would you recommend and could you please provide a few names to include.
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Read Answer Asked by Warren on January 10, 2014
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Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on January 10, 2014
Q: SVC
Is SVC making similar products and competing with ALLT and PKT, if so how do you think about SVC competitiveness against them. SVC seem to be more expensive than ALLT and PKT.
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on January 10, 2014
Q: Many of the gurus in the media are suggesting health care will perform well in 2014. Do you feel this area, particularly in the U.S., is overpriced at this time? I am looking at various U.S. listed ETFs (eg., Vanguard VHT) at this time.
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on January 10, 2014
Q: Gold corp is gaining ground today. Any speculation as to why, and whether it will continue...
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on January 10, 2014
Q: I have 5600.00 to invest in my TFSA. Currently have these holdings with following % of total portf.: AW.UN (19.5%); BYD.UN (22.6%); CGX (15.2%); DH (12.5%); FRU (17%) & IPL (13%). I am 61 years old and retired. My focus is preservation of capital, safe dividend paying stocks and some growth. Could you suggest what would you consider appropriate to add (or replace) to my TFSA given my focus and what is already in this portfolio.

Thanks,
Joseph
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on January 10, 2014
Q: Hi Peter...could you please commit on DEE. thanks.
Read Answer Asked by bruce on January 10, 2014
Q: Happy New year to all. Can you please comment on CalAmp(CAMP-Q).
Just wonderng if it is as good as it looks.
Thanks Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 10, 2014
Q: I own some FTG(Firan) and it has jumped around the last week.Can you give me any information on this company going forward.Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Don on January 10, 2014
Q: hi to all, thanku for all, my question is canary smart home security device http://canary.is, do u think it is a good investment seeing its cost to secure your home is only $199.00 which will alert your mobile phone if any problems. no monthly fees and they give u their free app for your phone.
Read Answer Asked by dale on January 10, 2014
Q: I would appreciate your view on Alpine Global Premiere Properties NYSE:AWP

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Behrouz on January 10, 2014