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Q: I've noticed on several occasions over the years that subscribers have "called you to task" for advise that didn't work out. I can understand their frustration, particularly if they're down a fair bit because they followed your advise.
I've been an investor now since the 1970's and I don't look at it that way at all. You don't claim to be right all the time. It's a constant assessment of risk versus reward and sometimes it doesn't work out. As I've told my own adviser, who I have a lot of respect for, she doesn't have to be right about an investment. What I do expect is honesty. That's what I pay for and I get. If she was right every time, what would she need people like me for.
Similarly, if you were right all the time, would't you be sitting on your 300 foot yacht on the Riviera sipping Scotch. What would you need us for? Just keep on giving us honest opinions, even the riskier ones that sometimes disappoint.
Read Answer Asked by Larry on October 29, 2018
Q: Hi,
A question about the webinar yesterday on "how to pick a stock in 2018": How do you put the 20% rule from the "Lessons from some Experts" in practice ? Do you sell when the market(or a particular stock) corrects for 20% or more ?
Read Answer Asked by Jane on October 29, 2018
Q: I am a growth investor with an 8 to 10 year timeline. Regardless of sector weightings, in the current market would you either start a new half position in Parkland Fuel OR top up to from a 4% to a full 5% weighting in Kinaxis, Savaria Spin Master and Premium Brands? Thanks in advance, Greg.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on October 29, 2018
Q: In your Aug /17 report on Savaria you indicated it was at 22 times forward earnings and at it's most oversold in 5 years. At 80 cents (2019 earnings est.) the p/e would be under 21 . Would the same logic apply now? Is this a good entry point and are you still sanguine about the growth story?
Your considered opinion is appreciated.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on October 29, 2018
Q: I asked this question yesterday, however it appears it was missed:
"I have some cash to allocate for RRSP & TFSA portfolios and would like your opinion for the above list for both CDA and US.
For RRSP: Which two from each CAD and US would you buy today (after the stormy few days) for a more conservative hold 3-5 years, that would potentially have less volatility while continuing to grow sales and earnings.

For TFSA: Which two from each CAD and US would you buy today for more growth opportunity and share appreciation in the next 3-5 years.
Please give your reasons for the ones you would choose without sector allocation considerations.
I currently hold TSGI & MX (down on both) but am ok with that."



Read Answer Asked by Joseph on October 29, 2018
Q: Hi 5i,

With the market correction, I am looking to add to some positions while things are on sale. I am looking at TSLA, which reposted good results last week and thus the stock started to rise. It also did pretty well today in a negative market. I have read your other answers on TSLA. Has you opinion become more positive after the recent results. Thanks 5i
Read Answer Asked by Jim on October 29, 2018
Q: I am a retired, conservative, dividend-income investor. I have added ROE and Payout Ratio to the metrics that I track to assess the securities that I hold. Can you give me some ballpark levels that are a good starting point? For ROE, is >10% a reasonable level? For Payout Ratio, is <90% ok? I suspect it differs by industry (eg. I know the banks are around 50%), if so can you lay it our for me...thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 29, 2018
Q: Are there fundamental or other reasons why this stock has lost about 20% of its value in the past 5 weeks? Does NAFTA II negatively impact it? I notice the CEO is also president and chairman. Does this pose a risk at this stage, or would do so if the firm got a lot bigger?
I enjoyed the seminar last week. Refreshing !
Read Answer Asked by TOM on October 29, 2018
Q: Hello .. I hold a foreign dividend etf in my cash account. Will the foreign tax paid increase my cost base or is it just the cost or diversification. Best regards gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on October 29, 2018
Q: Looking at Microns history it has been quite volatile. Between the end of 2014 and mid 2016 it fell over 70% which ended up being a fantastic buying opportunity. Looking at it now, it has fallen over 40% since its most recent peak. If it were to fall a similar % as 2014-2016 it could go all the way to 20 bucks.

Looking at the most recent balance sheet however, the company paid down a massive amount of debt in 2018, and generated a ton of cash. Is there any estimates of how much cash/share this company could have at the end of 2019? If 2019 is anything similar to 2018 it looks like a decent % of the market cap could be in cash, which makes me think a similar decline as 2014-2016 is unlikely . Is the risk/reward getting increasingly interesting here?

Thanks!

Read Answer Asked by Joel on October 29, 2018
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