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Q: I need to increase my weighting in the "Technology" space and currently own equal weightings of AVO, MDA, OTC, SYZ and WSP. With $50K to spend, would you buy a new company (I am thinking DH Corp or whatever div paying company you recommend) OR would you just increase your stake in one or more of these currently owned companies. I know you have WSP and DH as "Industrials" but can it not be argued that they are "Tech"?
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on September 07, 2016
Q: I am trying to balance out my portfolio sector weightings and am having trouble classifying where these 3 companies should go. I have all 3 of them as "Manufacturing and/or Industrial" whereas you have BOS and MG as "Consumer Cyclicals" and BDI as "Energy". Can it be argued that these are Industrials or should I just stick with your sector classifications?
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on September 07, 2016
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
This is a question about RSP and RIF accounts. What happens when you sell a stock for profit in these accounts. Do you have to declare the profit immediately on this years tax return? Or do you just pay the tax when you withdraw money from the account... when you must withdraw a certain percentage every year after 65years of age. In other words your profits can just accumulate in the account and taxes are assessed when you withdraw funds out of the account itself?
Dr.Ernest Rivait
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on September 07, 2016
Q: Do you know the % of insider ownership of ABT shares. For small companies I like to have that information but couldn't find it on a company presentation. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jerome on September 06, 2016
Q: I have a balanced million dollar portfolio holding as many as 30 equities at a time. Currently I would like to hold all positions however hesitate to do so because of your stated advice that 20 to 25 holdings is optimal. My question is two parts:
1. Am I correct that that is your position, and if so, why?
2. If I were to liquidate five or more of my positions, which for one reason or another at this time I would like to hold all, how might I decide which to liquidate and which to hold? Thanks for the great service, Daniel

Read Answer Asked by daniel on September 06, 2016
Q: Despite your recent comment that Knight is likely in no hurry to invest it's $600M plus
cash, the share price is on a roll and hitting 52 week highs. Is this excitement over the former Paladin executive joining the team, mitigating any health risk that Mr. Goodman may encounter or just enthusiasm for their big bank account pre-election anticipating the possible emergence of bargains depending on who wins? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on September 06, 2016
Q: Can you tell me the current P/E and the historical sector PE of each one?

DIS
CRM
WBA
GOOG
RTN
KMB
HSY

Thank you, Shane
Read Answer Asked by SHANE on September 06, 2016
Q: ABT: recommended in latest 5i email: I read the description of it's business and it was like reading a foreign language - I am not a technology person at all and do not buy companies I do not understand; so, please educate me.TTM PE 23, FPE 270, make no or very little money, ROE 0, CF .23, and pays a healthy dividend. I currently hold no technology other than DH if it qualifies?
Read Answer Asked by James on September 06, 2016
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