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Q: Ten years ago in 2007 i took four hundred thousand out of the stock market and bought some segregated funds through manulife. I have with drawn one hundred and twenty two thousand in the last 5 years. The funds are now worth three hundred and eighty-eight thousand now. I am guaranted twenty three thousand three hundred a year for life. I am 67 years old and retired for 11 years with 1 million 280 thousand invested in differant investments my house not included.I receive a thousand a month from cpp and old age pensions and another twenty-four hundred a month from other investments not including the thenty-three thousand three hundred from this investment. My wife has pensions of thirty-six thousand a year. I paid nine thousand in fees last year and the funds were up 14 thousand after fees were paid.I am thinking of cashing in some or all of the funds and buying some blue chip stocks, banks, bce stocks in your income and balanced portfolio. What do you think of this. We have no debt and just wish to have a good life and retain what we have. thanks
Read Answer Asked by don on March 27, 2017
Q: I've read your comments on Russel Metals. You seemed to be positive regarding the company. Considering the move the stock has already made, are you still positive regarding the prospects for the company going forward? Have there been any recent developments? (positive or negative). Thanks for your valued opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Les on March 27, 2017
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and all,

I am a rational DIY investor who adheres to the diversity mantra but I am considering a slightly radical move. Here's the thesis, which is about energy: at the beginning of the year my oil and gas exposure - 6 stocks, all solid choices - was already on the light side at about 8% of my portfolio. Just shy of 1/4 through the year they are down a cumulative 10% (9% including dividends). My thinking is that:

a) global demand will be flat-ish, as non renewable energy sources gradually gain strength, off setting increasing demands elsewhere.

b) it's somewhat amazing that the OPEC production cut is holding but I'm not confident that it will long term, which could lead to the spigots being turned on full blast again.

c) technological gains mean a decreasing cost to extract every last drop of oil, as evidenced by the Americans in the Permian Basin and elsewhere.

Bottom line is I'm not buying the global oil inventory coming into balance scenario meaning further pressure on prices. That 8% of my portfolio figure is now 7.1% and dropping. Contrary to oil I have been knocking it out of the park on the tech side - 10% of the portfolio - with NVDA, SHOP, KXS, OTEX and AT and am considering getting right out of energy and deploying that 7% into tech and healthcare.

I am well represented in all other sectors except materials - don't like the volatility - so would then be skipping two sectors.

I know this is a deeply personal investing decision but your thoughts are appreciated conceptually.

Thanks!


Read Answer Asked by Kim on March 27, 2017
Q: I have owned Savanna Energy Services (SVY) for several years. There are two takeover offers for this stock. The three choices I have for my stock are:
a) tender my shares to Western Energy (.85 shares of Western and $.21 cash offered per SVY share).
b) tender my shares to Total Energy (.13 shares of Total and $.20 cash offered per SVY share).
c) do not tender my shares
In your opinion, what is the best choice.
Read Answer Asked by David on March 27, 2017
Q: Hi, my advisor suggested I sell na as it is an all Canadian bank ,and buy Zwb or sit on cash.
I'am a investor for dividends mostly and some growth. Do you think this is a good move,or is the switch even necessary. I assume if I went to cash it would be see if there is a correction and buy at a later time?
Thanks for your comments,Brad
Read Answer Asked by Brad on March 27, 2017
Q: Hi, I have held STN for years, remain just above break even. Considering a switch to WSP for better dividend and growth. Your thoughts on this move? Have also held SJ and KBL for years, have done well but both seem weak lately, would you recomend any potential replacements, or just a hold pattern? Thanks, Lavern
Read Answer Asked by Lavern on March 27, 2017
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