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Q: I would like your opinion of selling NA (my current holdings of NA are 13.3% of a total CDN-Margin A/C dedicated to financials of 42.9 (RY & TD). The only other holding is CNR (56.2%)... I know it is way overweight for a single holding, but suffice to say I know this and am prepared to carry this risk (it has worked out well for 20 years)
My thoughts are to buy BCE (1000 shares) & EIF (1000 shares) to diversify a bit from financials. I currently hold no telecoms, and I like the dividend paid by EIF (assuming it is fairly secure).
Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

P.S. My capital gains on NA would be offset by losses on BB.

Thanks in adavance,
Scot
Read Answer Asked by Scot on November 27, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
Bought some of this on your recommendation. Under water a little bit..thesis still intact? TD and Scotiabank both agree with you but nothing happening yet.
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 27, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
Sold some at $5.50 at a gain , went back in for some at $8.85 which is looking good now......still okay to add a bit more(still a small position) at over $11 or is this thing running away for no reason?
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 27, 2015
Q: For these Vanguard ETFs, which is the better choice (hedged or unhedged)? (We do not travel to the US, and have no need for US funds.)

VFV or VSP
VDU or VEF
VUN or VUS

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Megan on November 27, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
Did well on this initially by buying in low $20's and sold off a bit at a gain at $26 ish,now under water big time of the rest. Small Position....once Transalta started down (I sold), it never stopped for a long time.....many blamed it on bad management. How big an impact how soon is the Alberta coal changes going to affect their FFO and can they adjust their business plan enough to make me enjoy the dividend now and hope that even if my capital loss does not reverse itself quickly, it does not get bigger?
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 27, 2015
Q: Hi Peter
Small position,patient investor.worth an average down or a falling knife?
Thanks for all you Do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 27, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
Ugly Duckling Contest
If you had to pick 2 of these to average down on which two would they be and which two would you cut off at the knees to do it?
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 27, 2015
Q: i have been contemplating buying some shares on its recent sell off...can you comment on its investment merits at this time , please and thank you ...i can appreciate your limited coverage of US stocks
Read Answer Asked by Cam on November 27, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
All 3 bought small positions in based on BNN experts...down on all 3 large......any of them worth averaging down on?
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 27, 2015
Q: On Sep 28,You chose the following stocks for my risk aversed 27 yr old daughter:SJ(Investment a/c),POW,CGX & ATD.B(Rsp)& CSU,BIN,MG & GIL(Tfsa).Please advise if the selections are still effective & any changes.Is this a good time to star?.How much has the strong gain in October taken from November & the rest of the year? Appreciate your usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 27, 2015
Q: No dividend can be considered safe in the resource world right now however ENSIGN kept its dividend through 08 and 09. With a major shareholder behind this company and a yield in mid 6 range is this company a decent buy now. When the world changes will Ensign be a Canadian leader in the way back?
Read Answer Asked by John on November 27, 2015
Q: Would BHP be a good alternative to TCK? Or should it also be avoided? BHP's dividend is getting pretty high...do you think it is at risk?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 26, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,
In view of the depressed oil prices, and rising interest in green energy, would it be advisable to reduce my oil holdings and increase my renewable energy holdings.
I presently have 6.4% in BEP, 5.3% ENB,3.8% TRP, 2.0% HSE.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by John on November 26, 2015
Q: I bought a small position in EDR (Endeavour) about 5 years ago and am currently under water about 35%. My intention was to hold on to it till prices improve as the company seems to have a reasonable balance sheet. However,I noted this morning that the company intends to sell $16.5M in shares at market price. Would you comment on this. Is this a reasonable move for the company or will it ultimately just dilute the pot. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on November 26, 2015
Q: I saw on Canadianinsider.com that the chairman of TII just unloaded 450,000 shares in a "disposition by gift". What would this typically mean (ie transferring shares to a family member maybe)?
Generally insiders have been buying shares in the open market and adding to their positions in this company so I just wanted to clarify what this means and if I should be worried.
Read Answer Asked by Scott on November 26, 2015
Q: Seems to me with the downward spiral of big box stores and the rise of internet shopping at places like Amazon, doesn't it seem logical that UPS should benefit long term from this trend? How do you feel about this particular stock and do you have any other favourites in the sector?

Thanks,
Charlie
Read Answer Asked by Charlie on November 26, 2015
Q: I only have a certain amount I can allocate. Of these two stocks., which do you prefer?
Read Answer Asked by Theresa on November 26, 2015
Q: Some preferred shares have been recently introduced which establish a floor to stabilize their returns.Can you comment on the pros and cons of these shares and suggest a couple as possible investments. Thanks, Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on November 26, 2015
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