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Q: I am looking to add fixed income holdings to the US part of my portfolio. I was wondering if it is the right time to start adding some HYG-U.S. (Ishares High Yield Corp Bond ETF). I currently do not hold any high yield corporate bonds. If yes, what % of my portfolio do you recommend it represent, and is there another ETF you would prefer?
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on March 04, 2016
Q: Yesterday you provided a percentage sector allocation for a growth portfolio for 5-10 year holding. Would the answer be different for an income portfolio? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on March 04, 2016
Q: I see from the details in previous answers that Sherritt's future seems bleak.

Do you think increasing demand for Cobalt could provide a significant enough cash flow increase to make Sherritt a good bet today? See Motley Fool article from June 2015 regarding Cobalt demand for electric vehicles:

http://www.fool.ca/2015/06/04/sherritt-international-corp-could-double-because-of-electric-vehicles/

Any other thoughts regarding buying or staying away? Risk too high, better plays on Cobalt?

Thanks very much
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 04, 2016
Q: I am looking for a specific type of health care stock. In my portfolio I have core positions in JNJ and NVO. I have speculative positions (half positions at most) in GUD and CXR. I would like a recommendation for a health care stock that is not as dependant on pharmaceuticals. Any recommendations in North America or a foreign firm that trades in the US? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on March 04, 2016
Q: BHP Billington appears to have two symbols on NYSE: BHP and BBl. What is the difference? Any tax implications if held in a RRSP or TFSA?
Thanks, Tim.
Read Answer Asked by tim on March 04, 2016
Q: Hi guys, I received 19 shares of XCT because of my holding CDV. Is it worth holding. It's a .17% of the portfolio. Thanks, Nick
Read Answer Asked by Nick on March 03, 2016
Q: Can you comment on Winpak and also the latest filing?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on March 03, 2016
Q: what is your view of the stock price and action after their recent announced acquisition?
the valuation remains high but is it worth buying at this price?
Read Answer Asked by john on March 03, 2016
Q: Vineet recently asked about sector allocation for a growth portfolio with a 5-10 year hold. Healthcare at 10% with technology and industrials at 20%. Love technology and industrials, but with the boomer group aging fast, isn't the easiest overweight call ever for that period of time to go long and overweight anything healthcare related.....across sectors? For example, sis, pm, exe, sia, csh.un, phm, cxr, crh, etc, etc.......

Thanks,

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 03, 2016
Q: What would make this issue any better for capital preservation than all other reset prefs that have been capital destoryers .
I have been a long term holder of prefs but since the inception of resets I have not played in that sand box.
25% of my portfolio is in soft callable prefs
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on March 03, 2016
Q: What do you think of their quarter? The CEO states they are just getting their sales team increased and starting to get their next-level technology out there. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 03, 2016
Q: Slate just reported their earnings and the stock is down, what do you think of them.
Read Answer Asked by don on March 03, 2016
Q: Hi

Could I have your opinion on The Bank of Nova Scotia 5.50% 5 Year Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 36

Thank you

Read Answer Asked by cecile on March 03, 2016
Q: I noticed recent insider buying in OneMain Holdings. Is this stock too risky to buy?
Read Answer Asked by george on March 03, 2016
Q: I just received an offer to purchase (tender) Transforce shares from $19-$22 dollars. Seems to me that if they are trying to buy back shares it's probably a good sign the company thinks they will be worth more in the future.
I want to keep the shares, so is it best to just not respond to this at all? In other words, will buy-backs only happen to people who responded with a price?
What do you usually recommend in situations like this?

thanks,

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 03, 2016
Q: Hello Peter,
Constellation software ping pongs 20-30 dollars a day.The volumes are small so unclear as to why. Any comments. For long term play, is Newalta a good buy given the earnings. What were the estimates please? Would you consider auto canada a good value pick today? I was thinking of buying jean coutu but given the ownership structure, is a takeover possible (similar to Rona). I was thinking of buying on speculative basis (trading only). Would bombardier and teck resources fit this categoy? Is it possible for Bombardier to go bankrupt and restructure as Car companies did in the past? thanks again
Read Answer Asked by umedali on March 03, 2016
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