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Q: Having just lost a pile of dough on Cipher (moved on as suggested) And having averaged down my cost on BOS a month ago, I am now down 48 per cent on BOS. I can hold for four more years if you think the company has merit. I don't need to sell am sitting on a lot of cash. But I am not mentally prepared for a 75 per cent loss. Do you think it can have a better 2017 or take my loss. Thanks for your sage advice.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on November 16, 2016
Q: I was encouraged by Avigilon's quarterly performance until I compared profits with history and looked at actual earnings per share rather than the adjusted earnings per share shown. Actual was only $0.08. I questioned to myself the adjustments which increased the earnings to $0.21. Also, compared to history, there was nothing outstanding solely in terms of earnings per share. The only positive I see is record revenue but to me a huge revenue is not worth a lot unless it translates into profits. Perhaps I am missing something but I see no reason to continue to hold my shares in this company. I did not follow your advice and did average down with an average purchase price of $21.38 per share. Do you share my thoughts on this company? Thank you
Ed
Read Answer Asked by ED on November 16, 2016
Q: Hi I have some money that I want to park for a few years in a couple of stocks that are considered conservative. I am thinking of ALA and Chemtrade. They both seem reasonably priced. I will be reinvesting the dividends. Are these good choices and can you recommend a couple of others? I have considered SLF but it sure moves quickly based on interest rate news or rumours. Thanks, Bill.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on November 16, 2016
Q: Could you rank these as your number 1, 2 and 3 picks for growth, and provide some rationale. I am looking at one of these for a long-term hold of perhaps 5 years or more.
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on November 16, 2016
Q: After reasonably positive financial results the shares made a new low on large volume. The only negative I could find was the low cash position triggering higher interest rate on the debentures. Would you suggest to continue holding or accept that the market is saying that there is something wrong with the company.
Thanks for the great service. Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 16, 2016
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