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Q: This question was asked by Curtis on September 16th.
Your answer: We would opt for a more balanced portfolio, adding some tech, industrials, consumer products (which should be OK in a downturn) and other sectors.
Could you elaborate with one or two company names you would be comfortable with that would fit Curtis's vacation portfolio?
Would you keep REITS at 20% weight?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Serge on September 18, 2015
Q: Hi Peter

What biotech stocks do you prefer? Many seem to be breaking out based on point and figure charts. What biotechs would you recommend in terms of individual names and also what ETF do you prefer?

Thanks so much!

Read Answer Asked by Mary on September 18, 2015
Q: your comments now that they've "coupled" with amazon. thanks
Read Answer Asked by Diane on September 18, 2015
Q: Could I have a quick scorecard on this one ROE, debt, revenue growth or other metrics that are more suitable for this one and a possible grade. Thanks guys
Read Answer Asked by Marie on September 18, 2015
Q: I think esports will be a huge growing industry over the coming decades. Do you know of any good public companies that are in this market that you could recommend for a long-term position?
I heard that CGX just bought an esports company, which I think was smart, but it is very small compared to the size of their business.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on September 18, 2015
Q: My sector on health care needs to be increased. I am at 3% and would like it to be 5%. Please recommend a stock with dividends and some growth. Thanks. Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernie on September 18, 2015
Q: http://www.stockhouse.com/companies/bullboard/t.gud/knight-therapeutics-inc?postid=24101431

Mr. Hodson, is this connected with GUD ? If so, why is Advaxis not mentioned in the September 17, 2015 Company Report within Growth Plans (sampling of recent deals) ?
You may publish your response if you wish. Thanks for your attention.
Read Answer Asked by Serge on September 18, 2015
Q: I own both ZIN down 14% and it is only 1% of my portfolio and ZIN down 3% and it is 2% of my portfolio, would you consider these 2 ETF good for the long term investor?
Read Answer Asked on September 18, 2015
Q: Stock charts , or TMX money both allow you to compare performance between stocks in a sector / I find it helpful in getting a pulse .before buying .. Union Pacific and CNR both were battered , and I bought CNR at a recent low ... I didn't have enough USD but I would have bought Union Pacific as well... I have never lost on Rails ( touch wood ) . I follow ( CP, CNR, UNP.US, CSX.US ,NSC.US, KSU.US ) ... Making charts is easy, but doing due diligence on six companies is a day's work for me ... I would like to shorten my list / which are your faves ? ... and do you feel this reversal in rails has legs ?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on September 18, 2015
Q: Hi Peter & Team,
The current ongoing acquisition that Concordia is doing is suppose to be 35% accretive to earnings in the first year. I assume that number is being calculated after the new debt and dilution of shares (with the equity raise), cash payouts and senergies are all factured in?
What is CXR's adjusted EPS range, total revenue, total debt, cash position before and after the acquisition?
Do you have an idea historically how much lower an equity raise price for a stock like this would be compared to current price (percentage wise)? I assume this will be done fairly quickly in the next few weeks?

Thank you, Shane
Read Answer Asked by SHANE on September 18, 2015
Q: I noticed the company subsidiary closed 2 deals with Nikon and Xerox, but the stock price has been steady. What is your take on the 2 agreements?
Thank you
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Steve on September 18, 2015
Q: I purchased this stock in June of 1913 at $23.11 - it is now $16.82 - do I hold or sell as it seems to be declining. I am a senior and am looking for income.
Thanks for your advise
HA

Read Answer Asked by Hanna on September 17, 2015
Q: Please comment on the CEO retirement. Given time, do you think our investment thesis is still valid.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Dong Sheng on September 17, 2015
Q: Is the sudden departure of the CEO a negative or no big deal?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on September 17, 2015
Q: I have a "tax" question for you.

I'm thinking of selling BTE with a $10,000 loss. I don't have any realized capital gains to offset the loss, and don't want to dispose of any of my gainers, but I don't want to carry the loss forward either.
So I'm wondering: Could I crystallize the equivalent in gains by selling BCE shares, for instance, and then buying them back immediately?

I'm aware that the superficial loss rules would come into play by not waiting 30 days, but that shouldn't be a concern with a stock like BCE.
I also realize that there may be a small cost involved with commissions and price spreads, but at the same time my ACB would be reset at the new BCE purchase price and may well save me some cap. gains taxes down the road.

What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by chris on September 17, 2015
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