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Q: It has been suggested to me that a high percentage of one's investments should be made outside Canada as this is what most pension funds do since Canada is such a small part of the world's capitalisation. Do you concur with this belief re investing? In Canada, in particular, and in the US, to a lesser degree, I have a wealth of information about specific companies. In the rest of the world it is difficult to obtain good information and to buy except through ADR's. Thus my best way to invest is through Mutual Funds or ETF's. It seems to me when I look into Global ETF's that none that I could find matched the long term performance of MAW150. Since I tend to hold an investment for a long period of time, short term fluctuations in value are of little concern. My biggest concerns are the MER of 1.74% per annum and the possibility that Mawer will not match future performance with past performance. Is there an ETF that has a good track record or a different Mutual with a low MER that matches or beats MAW150? If MAW150 is the best, then based on your response, I may purchase up to 25% of my assets in it. With this change in asset mix approximately 50% of investments will be outside of Canada. Thank you. I value your opinion very much.
Read Answer Asked by ED on January 17, 2017
Q: I have a half position (2.5%) in EXE,CHR,AAR.UN and WCP. In a reasonably well diversified portfolio. I have enough cash to bring two stocks to a full position.
Should I pick two? Can you rank them in order?
Or should I add a bit to each? (More trading fees).
Or hold the cash for a couple of months to see how the markets are doing?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 17, 2017
Q: Good Day Gentlemen. Several months ago I started accumulating shares of Harte Gold. I like the project since the President is Stephan Roman Jr. His father was instrumental in developing Elliot Lake and by all accounts was a legend in the business. As such and in step with family tradition, Stephen Jr. has been very prolific in the Canadian mining scene as well. He currently owns 38M shares of Harte and he is the guy running the show. Recently some major players i.e. JJ Capital and Appian Resources have bought substantial positions. I began acquiring the stock at .06 six months ago. The stock is now trading at the .30 range. I love the story and based on my calculations if they define 3M ozs it will move higher. I understand that Peter spent time at Sprott so he would have contacts in the industry that understand projects. Harte is now mining on a temporary license and has free cash flow. They have a deal with Barrick to process the ore in Hemlo. They are about to obtain a mining license etc. They are showing good results in terms of exploration notwithstanding they are cash flow positive on the ore body already defined and being mined. I am not in a hurry to get a response but would appreciate some thoughts on this. Thank you. I appreciate the service and thank you for your insight. Regards
Read Answer Asked by roland on January 17, 2017
Q: I'm seeking your view in regards to my grand kids RESP's. One is now 11 and the other is 16. I have been fully contributing over the years and using a growth with small div selection method. I have good 20% plus returns overall. Last year was very good. ECI,ENF,BRE, SIA,DIV, AND CHE.UN are equally weighted holdings. As the older one approaches graduation should I be starting to ease up on stocks and using forward years contributions more on ETF's and less risk oriented holdings. I cannot really bring myself to using bonds at this time. I do want to protect what I have gained for him.Something like a ZUT,or ZPR for this year as opposed to another stock perhaps. Thanks as always guys
Read Answer Asked by James on January 17, 2017
Q: I have some Stella Jones at a 30% profit. I would like to sell and invest in wsp for a 2 to 3 year hold. Given the recent weakness and outlook for Stella Jones woould you recommend this strategy for future growth and stability? Thanx.
Read Answer Asked by Steve on January 17, 2017
Q: SJ is currently the only holding I have categorized as materials. I have about a 10 year time frame. If I wanted to hold only one materials company, would a switch to MX make sense given its better momentum and dividend? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on January 17, 2017
Q: I have in my tfsa the above stocks in a weighting of 5 to 10% with 10k in cash. Which of the ones listed would you add to or would you recommend one or 2 others stocks that would fit in this portfolio. I also have other rrsp and trading accts. thks marcel
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on January 17, 2017
Q: I've held shares of G in my RRSP portfolio for more than 10 years (paid $37) and am under water. I recently purchased more shares in my margin account and am doing ok with them. I see G is selling off assets recently and am wondering if this is a good move on the companies part or does it add more risk? Is there reasonable expectation that G will return to the +30$ range in the future$. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on January 16, 2017
Q: This company is on my "potential buy watchlist". What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by DAVE on January 16, 2017
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