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Q: Hello,
The return of these etfs has been lower than usual in 2017, I suppose mainly because of the increase in interest rate ? What annual return should we expect over the next few years for these 2 ? Which one is your favorite and/or would you have an alternative (risk adjusted return). Thank you !
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on March 07, 2018
Q: I have a 1/2 of a position of ALA and a full position in VET and PEY in my Oil and Gas part of my portfolio. I'm above water on both VET and PEY but down 15% on ALA. Should I buy more ALA or start another position with another company. If starting another position can you make a suggestion? This will bring me to about 15% Oil and Gas.

Thanks Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on March 07, 2018
Q: In the utility space I own FTS, ALA and KWH.UN. I'm starting to worry that ALA and KWH.UN are too risky. What do you think? Should I replace ALA and KWH.UN with other larger utility stocks and if so what would you suggest?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on March 07, 2018
Q: GLW.us recently raised its dividend, action that seems to have taken most analysts by surprise. Are you aware of possible reasons for the analyst commune to be puzzled? Has the company struggled or is there some reason why share price is up only some 3 % in 12 months? I have always been too slow to sell and ask this question to decide whether funds are better deployed elsewhere. If the latter do you have a suggestion, please?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on March 07, 2018
Q: It has been about a year since a question on this company.
They just announced a special dividend and their latest few quarters appear to be pretty good.
I know liquidity is an issue.
Can you please provide an update on the company and whether you would recommend taking an initial position at this time.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on March 07, 2018
Q: Hello,
first, wanted to thank you for suggesting PXT as a holding in the energy sector. Despite the ups and downs of the sector, I am up nicely since I invested in the company.
Can you provide comments on their latest quarter please? I read their press release and it seamed very positive. Did you see anything to be concerned about?
Best regards,
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on March 07, 2018
Q: It appears that the financing for the takeover of this company has been secured. It is trading about 15% less than the purchase price. I understand the mines are not in Canada, so would it be safe to think that regulatory approval would not be an issue? What would be a reasonable expectation for closing date, and do you think it is worth holding my position until the market gets closer to the purchase price?

Thanks, Alan
Read Answer Asked by Alan on March 07, 2018
Q: Iron ore is a mined and concentrated product. Steel is a manufactured product. While it may be possible to move a steel mill from one country to another or move steel production, you can't move an orebody.
I've only heard Trump's threats to put tarrifs on steel and aluminum. Is there anything in that regarding iron ore? Even if he succeeded in moving steel production to the US, they would still need iron ore, presumably from the Labrador trough, to feed those mills. Any thoughts on this?
Read Answer Asked by Larry on March 07, 2018
Q: Given the recent volatility in the US I am wondering about portfolio insurance in the short term. While holding cash is one way to mitigate a drop, I don't really want to hold much more than I currently do so I'm wondering if HIU would be a good way or if there is some other strategy you might suggest. I hear many comments about more significant declines, with the trade issues that are currently occupying a lot of political talk, raising rates, and, if the Dow gets back up to the 26,000 level that could be a double top, all of which make me nervous.

So, since I am a long term investor, rather that take profits and raise more cash, what would you do for some short term downside portfolio insurance? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by ralph on March 07, 2018
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