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Q: Just a question/suggestion about your upcoming growth portfolio.

Because I already have your model portfolio, indexes and bonds, I won't be able to buy all 25 stocks when you release your portfolio in March. I can probably buy about ten stocks and then will buy the rest over time. I assume others will be in the same position. The problem them becomes which ones to pick in which order. When you publish the portfolio would you be willing to include a ranking or suggest the order they should be bought in?


Thanks,

Carla
Read Answer Asked by Carla on March 03, 2015
Q: Good Morning Peter & team,

Read an article this morning in the Globe & Mail stating that

"Unfortunately the serenity has been shattered and the reading of the fourth-quarter results on March 5, 2015 will be an entirely different experience. Analysts from Raymond James and National Bank Financial cut their target prices in early February which put another warning flag on the track."

It goes on to explain the dividend may be in danger and, there doesn't appear to be any stopping this down trend.

I have a small position which is down about 50%. I am thinking about selling now prior to the report and taking the loss - my first ever - as I don't see the downtrend stopping any time soon.

What is your advise at this point, and what do you think we can expect on March 5?

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on March 03, 2015
Q: I hold 25% of my RRSP's in PH&N bond fund D. I am wondering if I should sell it and replacing it with CBO CLF or XCB. There are no loads to consider as I have held this fund for several years. My concern is rising interest rates over time plus the cost of managing funds.

Your view is appreciated. Bob
Read Answer Asked by robert on March 03, 2015
Q: Would EC be a good long term hold for my RRSP? Last report, comment
Thanks
Cec
Read Answer Asked by Cecil on March 03, 2015
Q: I am still holding WJX despite a 35% drop (since original purchase) in share price, because I remain of the opinion that it is a well-managed company.
Even this morning's release of financial results seems to bear out that management is doing their job OK in tough times. And maybe even going forward?
BUT . . . Is the drastic dividend policy change a significant enough factor to make it worth dumping my holdings, in your opinion?
Context: WJX is about 4% of my equity holdings, & my holding period is anticipated to be 3-5 years, maybe longer, & I rely on dividend reinvestment as a significant part of my strategy.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on March 03, 2015
Q: WHAT SHOULD ONE, A YIELD INVESTOR DO WITH TEMPLE REIT -TRADING CURRENTLY AROUND 2.74$
Read Answer Asked by Kim on March 03, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & Co,
I sold KBL in early 2014 for $40 and watched it muddle along for quite a while; in a matter of a few months it moved up to around $50.
It is now way in overbought territory (upper limits of RSI) and with an ROE of around 15% and forward P/E ratio of between 25 and 30 (depending on the data source), the ratio profitability/PE being much lower than 1 (0.5 to 0.6).
Is it too early (or maybe too late) to get back in?
By the way; I own most of your holdings in the Model Portfolio, but because I do not invest in Smoking and Gambling related stocks my returns are slightly lower but still quite respectable. It takes all kinds of people to make a market, right?
Thanks,
Antoine
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on March 03, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,

Saturday's Seminar was very educational. I've learnt a lot.

How would you advise a young person to invest in his TFSA with only $10000? How should one diversify?

Thank you as always.

Connie
Read Answer Asked by CONNIE on March 03, 2015
Q: Would appreciate your evaluation of this company.
It appears to have many positive attributes including no debt.
Thanks for your valuable insights
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 03, 2015
Q: Hi team. What are your thoughts on Sjr.b at this price and where do you think it may be headed? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by gary on March 03, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and team - Do you or any of your readers have any recommendations for a Web site that gives accurate and relatively concise summaries of several of the fundamentals of a company, in particular its cash (and cash equivalents) on hand as well as debt. I have used Globeinvestor and TD Waterhouse but neither seem to show the cash component.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on March 03, 2015
Q: What do you think of Perrigo Company's latest quarter earning? Compare to GILD, which one will have better growth? Thanks for your great service!
Read Answer Asked by Rebecca on March 03, 2015
Q: Understanding that there are a lot of sectors within sectors (any comment on that would be appreciated as well) how do you feel about this weighting at this time?
Financials 15.00%
Utilities 5.00%
Telecom 5.00%
Consumer Discretionary 10.00%
Industrials 12.00%
Info Tech 20.00%
Consumer Staples 5.00%
Health Care 15.00%
Energy 8.00%
Materials 5.00%
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on March 03, 2015
Q: I've calculated that I should keep one year of income as a rainy day fund. I've been holding it in cash but would like to maximize return while not risking its safety. I've been considering a short term bond fund such as VSB. What would you recommend?
Read Answer Asked by Scott on March 03, 2015
Q: Hi,

This fund's NAV has always been in the 9.5 range while this ETF has traded as high as 11.00 dollars recently and has a yield of around 7%. They also did a secondary offering recently at 10.10. What do you think about this ETF for income and why would it be trading at a premium which was as high as 16% at one time.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on March 03, 2015
Q: There seems to be a deluge of portfolio building and asking of 10 stocks etc and portfolio advice instead of specficic issues or one or two comparisons.Seems to have gone from where it was.
Read Answer Asked by terrance on March 03, 2015
Q: HI TEAM

I am interested in adding some REITS to portfolio. I own none presently.

1. is this a good time to look at REITS ?
2. How would Bank of Canada changes in interest rates affect sector (the 5i mantra seems to be that earnings and interest rates are the key to looking a company.
3. based on data base you have access to can you classify the following according to the 3 most important metrics to look at for this sector (what are the metrics ? and their values) I think these 3 are the best looking but have trouble with confidence in globe and mail data

HR.UN-T
D.UN-T
AX.UN-T

how would you rank these 3 or do you think others are better from a "value" or safer (maintaining dividend point of view) ?

many thanks

Ernie


by the way, if I understood from my readings on REITS, I am more tax advantaged to hold them in a registered account than an open account ??
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on March 03, 2015
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