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Q: A question related to portfolio weightings. I used to only have individual stock names and a fairly equal balance across various sectors. I just purchased an market ETF the other day (VUN) to get additional exposure and classified it as "other", but it didn't feel right when I noticed that the weighting of my other sectors went down.

As an example, if I had x% in a particular sector, but made a large contribution due to new cash into a market ETF, the original x% in that sector would now show up lower in my own calculations. How do you account for this? I don't want to be overleveraged in a particular sector by mistake.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on June 09, 2016
Q: I am considering buying either mfr.un or hhl.un, mainly for their 8% dividend for a 1 year hold. Would either be affected by a nominal rate increase? Mfr.un could be more stable and might benefit from an interest rate hike,protecting capital whereas hhl.un might be affected byU.S. politics. Could you please give your assessment?
Read Answer Asked by Steve on June 09, 2016
Q: I'm interested in PUR as an investment & would appreciate your comments on its future.I realize they had a strong last quarter.Currently I have 5% holdings of both SIS & DBO & they are doing well for me.If you like it, what %age of PUR should I buy or am I getting too much money in small caps.What %age of small caps would you recommend ? Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on June 09, 2016
Q: Mainstreet Health issued a ipo recently It leases it's facilities to Health Care operators in the US I see this as a US real estate play They have 24 facilities and are planning on growing I know it is very early but could you comment on the company's ability to pay a 7+ % dividend I would be buying this for income

Is the dividend paid in US funds ?

Thanks so much
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 09, 2016
Q: Hi, my question is on Mega Uranium, MGA. There has been a lot of insider buying recently. Aside from any merits that Mega may have with its own exploration potential, they also appear to have a sizable share holding in Nexgen Energy which is emerging as the premier stock to own in the Athabasca Basin based on the long vertical interval and the fact that it is not under a lake which provides good access. It looks like this share holding alone is more than the market cap of the whole company. Would this be a good way to invest in Nexgen, while at the same time reap any potential at Mega, which also has cash holdings? In brief, this looks like an opportunity since the market isn't seeming to value their investment in Nexgen? Could you also please add these two companies to your database?
Read Answer Asked by Kel on June 09, 2016
Q: Can I have your thoughts on Frontline. It is on an upswing lately and shows a 15% dividend which is usually a red flag. In looking at the stock could you justify a "BUY"?

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Donald on June 09, 2016
Q: Bristolgate Capital Partners is opening up a Canadian Equity Fund to the public this year. What do you know of this company, its team, performance , fees, and would you think investing a large amount of capital with them?
Read Answer Asked by Ric on June 09, 2016