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Q: Now that I have a Total Portfolio (TP) of all accounts or buckets, I wondering what else I can add to it for analysis/worthwhile information purposes. One will be yield to come up with the weighted yield for the TP. Now for the questions -
Would it be worthwhile to identify each equity holding as value or growth? If so, what would be the criteria for value, like high yield or/and "stable" company?
Would it be worthwhile to track the weighted beta for the TP as a measure of volatility?
Are there other measures that you might suggest, especially given the spread sheet is up and available. All these "measures" I would update every other quarter for so, eh?!
PS....the TP had a benefit... did show concentration in the finance sector. Again, thanks for the "education for practical works'........Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 04, 2015
Q: Peter; I own GS and am thinking of adding FSZ. Does it make any sense tha FSZ, aka National Bank, would acquire GS? Thanks. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on February 04, 2015
Q: Hi Guys,
A quick clarification on QST, I thought that the EPA in the USA mandated the new stringent environmental regulations for 2015? In other words I was under the impression that O&G companies had to curtail emissions this year and therefore falling oil prices shouldn't have a negative impact on their business if companies are forced by law to implement emission controls this year. Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 04, 2015
Q: Hi
With yesterday's announcement at Gilead and reaction in drop of share price would you consider this a buying opportunity?
Regards
Kathy
Read Answer Asked by Kathy on February 04, 2015
Q: Good Day, Curious as to your current view of FSZ. I have held it for awhile based on your recomendation. Is it still a hold? What other names would you suggest for long term growth/income? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lavern on February 04, 2015
Q: Peter, can you explain why inflation is so important? What happens if the central bank cannot reach their inflation target? Sorry if this is such a basic question to ask. Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Iskandar on February 04, 2015
Q: Hi. I have owned this stock for many years. Did quite well with it at first and sold off enough to cover my initial investment. I still hold 500 shares and could use the money that selling them would generate to buy stocks in other sectors that I am lacking. (I seem to be over invested in the healthcare sector). My question is .... should I just sell it now and use the cash to re-balance, or wait to see what happens with the pullout from the US.
Read Answer Asked by Susan on February 04, 2015
Q: Thank you for your great service. you now have the income portfolio for conservative investors Do you have some names that you would recommend for the higher risk investor. I have done well with your advice so far and would like to "gamble" with 1 or 2% of my portfolio.

Again thanks for all you and staff do.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on February 04, 2015
Q: Just looking at the Financial Post article of January 25, 2015 on this company-they just paid off the remaining debt and are in a free cash flow situation. I would suspect that if gold finally makes and upward move, this company would move very well with it. What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Bradley on February 04, 2015
Q: Have you heard of Ardmore Shipping. They claim that oil volatility is great for their business. Oil traders are supposedly storing oil in ocean tankers in hopes of selling it at a higher price later. This is putting pressure on availability of tankers and thus prices are going up. Would you consider this stock a buy?
Read Answer Asked by James on February 04, 2015
Q: Hello, my question is about Westernone. I hold this company in a LIF account and am thinking of transferring it at the current low valuation to avoid paying higher taxes later in the event it recovers (hopefully). I planned to withdraw from this account later in the year anyway. What do you think of the idea and if the idea is sound should it be transferred into a cash account or my TFSA.
Thanks so much for the guidance.
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 03, 2015
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