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Q: Today's Globe has an article about the value of Laurentian Bank and Canadian Western Bank following their share price reduction in the wake of the Home Capital debacle. Would you view either as a long term hold and which would you prefer?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on May 30, 2017
Q: I assume that the price of AW is declining in response to the perceived slower growth of the company. If this is the case, would it then be viewed as similar to that of Boston Pizza? If that is the case, what might we expect the share price to be when a multiple similar to that of Boston Pizza is applied?

Appreciate the insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 30, 2017
Q: I have owned the above US ETF's for several months in contemplation of the supposed TRUMP build out. It's not happening and I'm not satisfied. For a major change I am considering TJX, COST, V, DEO & AAPL. How would you rank & what other individual cos. would you recommend. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 30, 2017
Q: Good afternoon,

I'm thinking of replacing individual stocks that I've held for a long time in my RRSP with either XAW or VXC for the foreign portion of the RRSP portfolio and adding XIC or XIU for the Cdn portion of the portfolio. Is this a good idea and if so which would be your preference and recommendation. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on May 30, 2017
Q: i have a bit of a high allocation to banks and i was thinking of trimming Bns. I am also doing this because i have some fear of a housing bust and the proximity of the banks to such an event. And also because there may be a good chance that capital gains tax will be increased next year. I will re invest this money and my question has to do with what sector do you think would be the safest if a housing crash should result. For instance i had thought of buying Canadian Tire. But, i imagine a drop in the housing market will have a big affect on their sales as well. Appreciate your thoughts as usual
Read Answer Asked by joseph on May 30, 2017
Q: BUS 1st Quarter Results will be released Tuesday May 30th at 11am.
Current Total Firm Orders for 2017 and 1st Half 2018 Delivery are for 276 buses valued at over 100 Millions $ Canadian.
Now they have to deliver the Buses on Time and Continue to Get more orders.
What are your current thoughts on Grande West Transportation. I like the Story so far.
Read Answer Asked by Barry on May 30, 2017
Q: Knight Therapeutics (GUD) is my largest holding. Each morning, I get up and while doing the usual ten minute standing ab routine to get going, I wonder what Johnathan Goodman is doing. Unlike me, he has about $760M in cash in his pockets and, again unlike me, he seems unwilling to part with it. I completely understand this is a long term investment and I look at it as a form of security for our future but if he were to go out and buy "someone big" with a product line and a sales force, I can't help but dream that this stock will multiply significantly. Can you send him a message and tell him to start doing those ab exercises. He needs to get moving.
Am I being a little impatient and do you see any signs of activity that might be remotely encouraging?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on May 30, 2017
Q: A former financial advisor friend of mine tells me to be cautious regarding ETFs in a downturn because they have not been tested yet. He informed me that the sale protocol is different between selling a mutual fund vs an ETF and that the ETF could be more volatile. So far I have found both to be less volatile than simply holding stocks which to me can move up and down much more rapidly. For example: PKI moves significantly from time to time while FAI which holds PKI among other stocks moves up and down marginally due to the variety of stocks held. That being said, if there is a strong correction would a mutual fund be a better hold than an ETF of similar holdings?
Read Answer Asked by John on May 30, 2017
Q: Hello Peter
Do you think the AI is the next big thing ? If so which 3 companies you think will benefit the most and that you would recommend to invest.
Thanks
Claudio
Read Answer Asked by claudio on May 30, 2017
Q: I have sold my shares of GE, and would like to replace it with something that is growing a bit faster. Could you suggest such a company for me. Thank you! Dot
Read Answer Asked by Dorthy on May 30, 2017
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