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Q: Hi group markets really tough to read right now ? what you 3 top sector's c/w 3 top picks in each / ideal entry price /short blurb on each.
I am particularly interested in Health care as I am presently below target. I just sold LLY because info on Diabetic drug was getting poor reviews that proved to be untrue so not am looking to get back in. so what a good entry point ? Thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 22, 2022
Q: What 4-5 Cdn Companies would go good with this group if looking to balance things out a bit (more growth focus vs income). A couple of stocks I had in mine include: BAM.A, DOO, MG, DOL. Do any of these stocks seem like they w/b a good fit/mix or our there others that you think would be better choices?
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on August 16, 2022
Q: i am looking for 3 small cap canadian or u.s companies for growth until dec 31-i know you do not like time limits but that is on me. no oil and i already own lots of acuity and goeasy and inmode and crox. thanks dave
Read Answer Asked by david on August 12, 2022
Q: I've owned Trisura for some time, and it's been very volatile. Is the growth over the next 3 to 5 years worth the volatiliy, or should I switch to something more stable like Intact Financial.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 12, 2022
Q: Of the following, are there any you see as particularly vulnerable today? Held in a long-term account but I am considering shifting the risk profile in light of existing market conditions, and potentially closing out 1 or 2 positions:

SHOP, LSPD, TIXT, EGLX, TSU
Read Answer Asked by Chris on August 02, 2022
Q: I'm thinking of switching out of some or all of the above securities to better balance my portfolio. Do you see the potential for a significant bounce on any as negative sentiment or other conditions improve?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on July 12, 2022
Q: In each of the following 2 groups, please rank the best holdings in order today:

SLF, TSU, BAM, GSY, TRI


WSP, TFII, MG, ATA


Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on July 10, 2022
Q: Without naming every company - I have full positions in most banks, insurance cos., utilities, pipes, telcos and renewables,

This is where I see some relative safety and the best yields.

With the dip and yields improving are there any names that stick out as very attractive and safe in going a little overweight on?

Read Answer Asked by Dave on July 07, 2022
Q: Hello

I am underweight in tech, overweight in Financials and have a few stocks under 1% in the portfolio. I am low on my US holdings

Thinking of future 5 years.

Sell NVEI, MU and TSU and buy IYW.

Your comments or suggestions most welcome.

Thank you

Mike



Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 05, 2022
Q: Would you recommend holding REIT's or insurance companies such as IFC in a rising rate environment?
Read Answer Asked by Helen on June 21, 2022
Q: It looks to me that some good stocks are being thrownout because of fear if you agree which stocks are good buys,not only technologies but others too.
Read Answer Asked by Nizar on June 09, 2022
Q: I believe that life insurance companies benefit from higher interest rates . When I was much younger a-lot of people and families seemed to carry life insurance policies . But from what I can tell ,young people today could not care less about life insurance . Could I get your out look for these insurance companies in Canada and what could have the best upside , if any due to interest rates continuing to rise. . Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by jim on June 03, 2022
Q: What are a few smaller/aggressive growth-oriented names in Canada and the US that you think have the potential to work out quite well w/ a 5+ year timeframe, and that are not too likely to go out of business in a prolonged recession?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on May 16, 2022
Q: Hello,

You responded to Derek and his question about TSU and BAM stating “ TSU was a 100% spin off from BAM.A. BAM does not own any shares and there is no formal relationship between the two. Essentially, TSU is too small for BAM and we would not expect something between the two.”

In fact, Partners Value (private investment holdco of BAM) is the majority shareholder of TSU with a weighting of 10%. Also, Q4 2016 Flatt stated that senior management intends to keep all of their shares. Now I’m 2020 they did sell 2.5 mm of shares.
Read Answer Asked by James on April 14, 2022
Q: You mention in your company report that TSU initially had a relationship with BAM. Do they still have some sort of relationship , for instance marketing channels or shareholding’s ? Is there any chance of TSU and BAMR doing something together ?
Thanks. Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on April 13, 2022