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Q: I hold small positions in both. Do they overlap too much? Should I keep both or sell one and increase the other?

Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by Blanche on March 07, 2016
Q: Hi is there a guideline of what makes an A/A- or B/B- for your report cards for your gross margin and net margin? What is a good gross and net profit margin to you - above ~15%? Do you use net income or operating income for this calculation? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 07, 2016
Q: I will like to trade this stock,, please give me your opinion
Read Answer Asked by David on March 07, 2016
Q: Which would be your favourite small to mid cap gold stock at this time?
Read Answer Asked by dick on March 07, 2016
Q: quite a few stocks in the oil and gas sector have been going up and I am under water on them all but the weight is quite small and wonder if better to sell them in the momentum or ride it up and then once a downturn sell or average down to bring the weight higher and hang onto them. If I sold these stocks I could then add to my other holdings(non oil and gas stocks) to bring their weight higher.
Thanks
Dolores
Read Answer Asked on March 07, 2016
Q: Would appreciate your thoughts on their last quarter and year, published today
Read Answer Asked by george on March 07, 2016
Q: I'm looking to add some exposure to the preferred sector. It would be primarily for income and portfolio stability, but an opportunity for capital gains over time is also important. Horizon would be at least 3-5 years. Do you have any recommendations for specific issues or for good ETFs? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on March 07, 2016
Q: hi Peter
My first question
What is your opinion of the following BGI.Un ,Bhy.UN,HOt.Un DRG.UN I have kept them for the dividend is this wise. ise
Pat
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on March 07, 2016
Q: I'm looking for a stock to hold with SJ to make up my Materials coverage. I am considering either MX or CCL.b. The stock chosen will be a 5% position to add to my 5% position in SJ. Please help me choose or would you offer another alternative? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on March 07, 2016
Q: As a follow-up to Tim, I understand the CDIC issue, but what about funds in a self-directed brokerage account held at a bank that has to be bailed-in? How would a bail-in affect stock and preferred share holdings in the bank affected, and, in the same account, non-bank stocks and ETF holdings that hold some of the bank stock? Does it make any difference if the individual actually holds the stock certificate (I suspect most of us don't)?
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on March 07, 2016
Q: Looking for a nice/reliable dividend and some growth.

With lots of "talk" about infrastructure spending, would you buy either .... OR BOTH ... of these companies.

Thanks yet again.

Read Answer Asked by Donald on March 07, 2016
Q: XHY looks like a timely buy for a nice yield and maybe even a little price appreciation over the near term in an income account?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on March 07, 2016
Q: You recently recommended 20% financials in an income portfolio. I own BNS, TD, SLF, FFH, OCX, and BAM.A. Would you consider FFH, OCX, and BAM.A to be financials? If so would you recommend a weighting of approximately 3 % in each of these 6 stocks? I note that the OCX share price has pulled back - would you recommend adding to it now? Many thanks for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on March 07, 2016
Q: What is your opinion of the latest earnings, and if you feel this stock has more room to grow, and how you feel about it for a longer term hold and what are the risks to holding it.
Read Answer Asked by eugene on March 07, 2016
Q: What do you think of RMP's latest results and is it worth bragging about record production at $30 oil? Is this a candidate for a snapback in a steadily improving market if I were to hold it for a few years?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on March 07, 2016
Q: Re: Banking Industry in General (with reference to Jim's post):

I also am concerned with the banking changes. I would guess the majority of Canadians aren't aware these changes took place. I've read that saving/checking accounts wouldn't be included, but they certainly were in Countries that did have bail-ins. I've put some money/investments in a local Credit Union just so I wouldn't have everything in one place. It may not make a difference, but maybe it will. Another thing some people may not be aware of is Canadian Banks got a "sort of" bailout in 2008 through the CMHC. I still don't know all the details of what took place and I think it is all paid back now, but it certainly wasn't front page news.
This would be less of a concern to me if the US had thrown some executives in jail instead of just fining the companies. There is no accountability or admitting of guilt anymore, just pay a fine and move on (or in Politician's cases, shuffle cabinet positions around).

Sorry if this rant offends anyone, I don't mean it to be that way.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 07, 2016
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