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Q: We hold an all-equity portfolio with 40-45 stocks and ETFs. Core holdings are large-cap Canadian and U.S. companies. We assume that a full position of 40 names would be 2.5% of the portfolio. Top two holdings are BAM at 5.23% and CSU at 4.31%. At what level would you trim?
Also, the Brookfield family is presently 10.26% of the portfolio. What level would you trim there?
We are not planning to trim soon as 12 positions which are small-cap tech are sub .50% and we anticipate a reversal of large-cap dominance.
Read Answer Asked by J on October 25, 2022
Q: HI 5I,

I have been reading, listening to my financial advisor and seeing some answers on your question blog that there may be an opportunity with bonds. I like ETF's the last while, so can you give me your advice on some ETF's that incorporate a high level of bonds that may see some upside if bonds were to have some capital appreciation. Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by Jason on October 25, 2022
Q: Hi,
Do you agree with Mr. Ross Healy that NFLX is the only FAANG stock worth dipping into? Would you be a "trader" of this stock? Do you see the potential for a bounce?
Feel free to share your "musings"!
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on October 25, 2022
Q: In today's Larry Berman's BNN Educational segment, he referenced last Friday at 8:52 am...when the US Fed announced a "pivot", whereby they would probably raise rates by 0.75% this week but that they might slow down the rate hikes thereafter...my paraphrase wording.

Your thoughts and/or reaction?
Thanks...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 25, 2022
Q: Hello Folks:

We have owned REMX for about a year and considering trading it for LNTH.
What do you think of this action?

Thanks so much
brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 25, 2022
Q: Last year's volatility on acuity ads (AT) rewarded me since I traded it three times for very nice gains. I kept a small amount of shares since I am playing with the house's money. I looked at today and it is down to $2.17 on the Canadian exchange so the market cap is only about $130 million. From what I can tell them seem to have at least $80 million of cash on the balance sheet. I know their ad revenue will go down if there is a recession but they still have about two thirds of their market cap covered by cash. That is protection, right? If the company can't find an acquisition why don't they do a substantial buy back? The only time I have found a company with such a large amount of cash was a little natural gas producer in New Brunswick called Corridor Resources. I made a few bucks trading on the seasonality and one day, when I didn't own any shares, someone came in and bought Corridor for a healthy premium. Could this happen to Acuity? Are they vulnerable to be acquired with so much market cap covered by cash on the balance sheet?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 24, 2022
Q: Upside over the next 12mths. How would you rank the above in sequence of potential during this period.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on October 24, 2022
Q: Would you have a good proxy for CAE (I own AC), CJT, MX,MPW, CRWD for a tax loss or should I just wait for the stocks to recover?

Thanks for your service!
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on October 24, 2022
Q: Worth sticking with NFI for a recovery given their pre-announcement?

I'm not as worried about the supply chain issues, which will get resolved eventually, but by their covenant with their lenders. A couple of quotes from TD sources:
Quote: "The company has re-engaged with its lenders for
extended covenant relief."
Quote: "NFI expects to finish 2022 with >$500mm of liquidity but will be in breach of covenants given negative cumulative EBITDA condition. NFI is in negotiations for extended covenant relief but reiterated that it does not believe additional equity is required."

Will the banks give them "time to breathe"? The company is still the largest producer of buses in NA and UK... How bad is this situation? Stick with it or cut the loss?

Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Iulian on October 24, 2022
Q: Hi,
Please take as many credits as you feel fit. Our portfolio is a hot mess. We’ve basically been ignoring this downturn for the past 6 months knowing we are are in for the long term. Retirement is 7-10 years out. The above holdings have fallen below a 1% weight in our portfolio. We have limited cash to deploy. Which of these would you add to? In what order? Any you would not add to and just hope that time allows for recovery? Any if these you would sell? For the ones that could be added too. Would you just buy now or put some stink bids in given the crazy volatility in markets? Any additional input is welcome.
Thanks so much,
Kerri
Read Answer Asked by KERRI on October 24, 2022
Q: Which Sector would you recommend investing in at this time? A couple of stock selections in this sector would be appreciated. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Nancy on October 24, 2022
Q: Which Canadian Banks or near banks have the least exposure to investment banking and other capital markets?
Read Answer Asked by Murray on October 24, 2022
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