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Q: If you could only keep 10 companies in your Balanced Equity Portfolio, which would they be?

My portfolio has become too large for managing and gleaning acceptable returns.

Thank You
Frank
Read Answer Asked by Frank on May 09, 2015
Q: Peter & Co.:
How would you rank the following companies? IPL, PPL, PEY, VET and ALA. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on May 09, 2015
Q: I T a good stock to hold in my portfolio. Eddie.
Read Answer Asked by Eddie on May 09, 2015
Q: Morning ... I own EIF in my TFSA for income purposes ... do you think the Dividend is safe?? The stock itself seems to hover ,is this normal or does the high yield scare investors away?? Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on May 09, 2015
Q: I'm wondering if you could share your opinion on the reported rumblings in the bond markets and the speculation that equity market trouble is sure to follow. The reference is to the U.S. Markets as far as I can tell. Do you think there's a clear and present danger to Canadian equities?
Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Rick on May 09, 2015
Q: Last night on BNN, Barry Schwartz suggested buying banks (TD and NA specifically) and holding them "forever". If memory serves me, Sherry Cooper has previously indicated that most of her retirement savings are in bank stocks as well, figuring that if they get wiped out, we'll all have bigger problems than the stock markets. Recognizing that managements and other things change and forever might not be quite the right time frame, if you were going to buy five or six stocks to hold for a very long time (over 15 years?), what names would you pick today? Would it depend if they were going to be held in a TFSA or an unregistered acount?

Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on May 09, 2015
Q: I wanted to follow up on your answer to Ron regarding SunLife vs. CI Financial. I'm close to having all of the stocks in the Balanced Portfolio with a few extras from the Growth and Income portfolios that I already owned and don't want to part with yet. I don't have SunLife yet and have been hesitating to buy it. If you prefer CI, why is SunLife in the Balanced Portfolio? Is CI a substitute?
Read Answer Asked by Julian on May 08, 2015
Q: Hello, I am looking to invest in oil outside of Alberta due to the recent uncertainty. Do you have any suggestions? I am looking at Tag oil, it's in a safe jurisdiction (New Zealand) and has a decent cash cushion. Are you comfortable with it at its current price or do you have a better suggestion. I still can't believe we voted in a majority NDP government.
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on May 08, 2015
Q: What do you think of ther unsecured notes offering announced today's? Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on May 08, 2015
Q: Hi. Y is acting well this morning after their earnings came out. Any comments?

thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on May 08, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and company. I missed an opportunity to get in December of 2014. I still like the growth story. Do you think it still has legs and not too expensive to get in now?
Read Answer Asked by Ford on May 08, 2015
Q: Could you please comment on Dirrt's revenue and earnings vs estimates? Also the forward outlook?
Thank you
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on May 08, 2015
Q: If possible, can you please give me your opinion on these two banks? Would you prefer one over the other? Also, do you think it's a good idea to hold a US bank? Thanks.

Molly
Read Answer Asked by Molly on May 08, 2015
Q: Results - please comment. I have a concern that they payout more than their cash flow. Could you comment on this as well?
Read Answer Asked by Greg on May 08, 2015
Q: Could I get your opinion on DEO as a US divvy growth stock? Covered by 30 analysts with ranges from "strong buy" to outright "sell" or "reduce"-very annoying! Technically not good looking over the last while. Should I wait or buy? or is there a US name in the booze business you is more favorable? Thank You Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on May 08, 2015
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