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Q: I have a 5% position in Alaris and am significantly under water. Earlier this year I sold CJT at a nice profit so I am sitting with a nice capital gain. I am thinking of selling Alaris for the loss and to offset some of the capital gain with Cargojet, As I like Alaris and it's dividend I would most likely buy it back after 30 days. My question is do you like this strategy and if yes would you execute it before or after Alaris reports next week ?

Thanks Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on November 03, 2016
Q: Hi, Nike is near its 52 week low and has a pretty amazing historical chart, not to mention brand. From some research, it seems that growth in China is challenged, and futures are down a bit. Is that it, or am I missing something?

Is this an opportunity to initiate a full (3-5%) position?
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on November 03, 2016
Q: MSI is trading around $20, near its 52 week high, and reports on Nov 9. I have owned MSI since it was $10, so I have doubled my investment and collected rich monthly dividends along the way. The company has steadily grown revenues and cash flow at 10% p.a. compounded over the last ten years. As a "human capital" service provider with low capex and high return on invested capital, why does 5i not cover this company? What is your long term outlook for MSI in terms of security and growth of the dividend? What are the chances of a takeover by a large cap competitor like MMC or WLTW?
Read Answer Asked by David on November 02, 2016
Q: I'm a late 20s investor looking to augment my company group retirement rrsp (invested in MF's - Index/Mawer) with individual stocks. My goal is to add positions until I'm close to the Balanced Equity portfolio.
At this time, which of the above (or another if there is a better option that I haven't listed) would be a good idea to start with? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 02, 2016
Q: I have 1/2 of position in STN, and and 1/4 position in WSP. I am down about 2-3% on STN. I am fine with both, but was wondering if I should consolidate to WSP. Two reasons, reduce stocks I own get more concentrated portfolio, and get more significant position in one Engineering company.
Read Answer Asked by Colin on November 02, 2016
Q: Hi, Peter & Co. I am looking for some companies that I might add to my elderly sister's portfolio during the tax-loss selling period. She is looking for some dividends, some growth and reasonable stability. Her portfolio has a lot of cash. She currently owns:
DH
Genworth
Northwest Healthcare
A&W
Brookfield Renewable
High Arctic Energy(long-term position,slight loss)
Canacol Energy (small, profitable position)
Would you please give me 2 or 3 names in your selected sectors that I can monitor for opportune purchases?
With appreciation for your great service.
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on November 02, 2016
Q: As we move into the tax loss selling period, is it not possible (probable?) that DH Corp could take another big hit before year's end? After holding for several years with good initial gains I'm now in the red. Wondering about selling & possibly buying back in January if price action improves... your thoughts? Also not sure what you meant by still an "official" hold for now... sounds like a thinly veiled 'sell'. Many thx for your insights.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on November 02, 2016
Q: What do you think about proposed merger of GE & BHI oil services assets to form a separate company and the $17.50 per share dividend GE will pay BHI shareholders? Any idea on timeline and whether this proposed deal will have any regulatory issues? I can't see any regulatory issues - but, who knows. I was thinking of buying this one as I currently do not own any gas or oil producers - so, surrogate for them.
Read Answer Asked by James on November 02, 2016
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