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            Q: Regarding PIF, when you wrote in an earlier response that Nicaragua adds some risk, were you thinking specifically of current political protests and the general unrest behind it or was there something else? If one is willing to overlook that, do you like the earnings, relative value, and in short, the company as a multi-year hold? Thank-you.
        
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                             BMO MSCI China Selection Equity Index ETF (ZCH $22.56) BMO MSCI China Selection Equity Index ETF (ZCH $22.56)
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                             Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $46.42) Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $46.42)
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                             CI U.S. & Canada Lifeco Covered Call ETF (FLI $11.29) CI U.S. & Canada Lifeco Covered Call ETF (FLI $11.29)
            Q: I currently own the following ETF's/ Funds. Canadian- ZCH  ZSP  FLI  CJP  COW  VE  VEE  XGD  ;  U. S.-  IWO  AWF  BBH  FEZ  XLRE  XLF  KRE  XLK.  In your view, are there any which should be sold  to reduce duplication or for other reasons? And which are worthwhile adding to in this market? Thank you in advance for your usual well-considered reply.     
        
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                             Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $42.22) Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $42.22)
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                             Northland Power Inc. (NPI $25.35) Northland Power Inc. (NPI $25.35)
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                             Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (INE $13.74) Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (INE $13.74)
            Q: I am a fan of renewable energy and have positions in the following - NPI - 4%, BEP.UN - 3% and INE - 3%. I would like to add to either BEP or INE to bring one of them up to 4%.
What would your preference be for a long term holding considering dividend safety and dividend growth as well as capital appreciation over the long term - 5 years +?
When I look at BEP on Morningstar I see a long term debt / equity ratio of 2.3. INE shows the same ratio at 7. Revenue growth at INE seems better. Is INE's debt level a concern?
Thank you
    What would your preference be for a long term holding considering dividend safety and dividend growth as well as capital appreciation over the long term - 5 years +?
When I look at BEP on Morningstar I see a long term debt / equity ratio of 2.3. INE shows the same ratio at 7. Revenue growth at INE seems better. Is INE's debt level a concern?
Thank you
            Q: "Valentine's Day"for many market darlings including the FAANG & its can.equivalent,the DOCKS(per Ryan).Amongst the wreckage,PHO stood out as a winner,up 5.46%.Premarket today PBH announced purchase of 62.6% of Yorkshire Valley Farms.But it dropped 3.45% today.Your take. Is this a good time to start a position?.Txs for u usual great services & views       Peter Hodson on maket call,Aug 3
        
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                             Sylogist Ltd. (SYZ $6.38) Sylogist Ltd. (SYZ $6.38)
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                             TELUS Corporation (T $20.62) TELUS Corporation (T $20.62)
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                             Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET $10.38) Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET $10.38)
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                             Fiera Capital Corporation Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (FSZ $6.27) Fiera Capital Corporation Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (FSZ $6.27)
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                             Sienna Senior Living Inc. (SIA $18.84) Sienna Senior Living Inc. (SIA $18.84)
            Q: I would like to purchase some dividend paying stocks for a non-registered account. What would be your top five recommendations for dividend paying stocks (minimum 3.5 % payout) that are also likely to have some capital appreciation over the next 3 years. Please do not include pipeline or financial stocks as I all ready have these two areas well covered. Also, are your recommendations good buys at this time.
Thanks
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            Q: Is there long term value currently in New Gold? If rainy river eventually gets sorted would this stock not benefit greatly. 
        
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                             Loblaw Companies Limited (L $55.19) Loblaw Companies Limited (L $55.19)
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                             WSP Global Inc. (WSP $272.23) WSP Global Inc. (WSP $272.23)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
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                             Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH $95.42) Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH $95.42)
            Q: I am having difficulty finding industrial and consumer defensive stocks that have decent yields and security.  I suppose this is because they doing well right now.  Do you have any suggestions? I am looking for stability in economic downturn, while offering a reasonable yield and dividend growth.
        
    
            Q: Can you comment on Titan’s latest quarter. Do you think the business is turning? Maybe a decent spec buy? Thanks  
        
    
            Q: At what stage do you think the pull back becomes overdone? Curious to know how far you think it will keep going down, to the extent anyone can say, and when it looks like a good buy? Thanks.
        
    
            Q: Any thoughts on the recent drop for TSGI? Is it still a good stock to hold?
Thanks!
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                             Biogen Inc. (BIIB $149.61) Biogen Inc. (BIIB $149.61)
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                             FLIR Systems Inc. (FLIR $57.34) FLIR Systems Inc. (FLIR $57.34)
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                             Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD $118.44) Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD $118.44)
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                             Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) (GRMN $214.97) Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) (GRMN $214.97)
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                             McDonald's Corporation (MCD $302.43) McDonald's Corporation (MCD $302.43)
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                             Pfizer Inc. (PFE $24.29) Pfizer Inc. (PFE $24.29)
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                             Raytheon Technologies (UTX) Raytheon Technologies (UTX)
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                             Ebix Inc. (EBIX) Ebix Inc. (EBIX)
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                             Itron Inc. (ITRI $108.99) Itron Inc. (ITRI $108.99)
            Q: Good Morning,
I'm looking to add a few more US stocks to my portfolio. I'm adequately represented in tech and financial sectors. Could you give me 4 or 5 names in other sectors where above average growth might be expected.
Thanks for your help,
Dennis
    I'm looking to add a few more US stocks to my portfolio. I'm adequately represented in tech and financial sectors. Could you give me 4 or 5 names in other sectors where above average growth might be expected.
Thanks for your help,
Dennis
            Q: I appreciate you noting the Insider Ownership in your reports. Where does a retail investor best access Insider and Institutional Ownership for CDN and US stocks. Thanks. 
        
    
            Q: When does reliq report their earnings.
        
    
            Q: FOR CASH PART OF PORTOFOLIO YOU SUGGEST BONDS AND SOME MMF OR GIC
IN MY PORTOFOLIO I HAVE :
CDP-5 YEARS RETURN - 13.19% ( MINUS )
VAB 5 YEARS RETURN +1.35 % (PLUS )
TD MMF (165 ) 5 YEAR RETURN 3.54% (PLUS )
THESE ARE FIGURES FRON GLOBE AND MAIL 5 YEAR RETURN.
IT SEEMS MONEY MARKET FUND HAS BETER RETURN AN NO LOSS (EXCEPT INFLATION ) AND LESS WORRY.
I APPRECIATE YOUR COMMENT.EBRAHIM
    IN MY PORTOFOLIO I HAVE :
CDP-5 YEARS RETURN - 13.19% ( MINUS )
VAB 5 YEARS RETURN +1.35 % (PLUS )
TD MMF (165 ) 5 YEAR RETURN 3.54% (PLUS )
THESE ARE FIGURES FRON GLOBE AND MAIL 5 YEAR RETURN.
IT SEEMS MONEY MARKET FUND HAS BETER RETURN AN NO LOSS (EXCEPT INFLATION ) AND LESS WORRY.
I APPRECIATE YOUR COMMENT.EBRAHIM
            Q:  Hi can you give me your views on this new apartment reit   Thanks  Dale
        
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                             Photon Control Inc. (PHO $3.60) Photon Control Inc. (PHO $3.60)
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                             CGI Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (GIB.A $121.88) CGI Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (GIB.A $121.88)
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                             Kinaxis Inc. (KXS $168.66) Kinaxis Inc. (KXS $168.66)
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                             Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $242.95) Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $242.95)
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                             Spin Master Corp. Subordinate Voting Shares (TOY $21.22) Spin Master Corp. Subordinate Voting Shares (TOY $21.22)
            Q: Hi, Could you please post street estimates for the quarterly results expected during this week. Thanks
        
    
            Q: Your comments on PHO's new arrangement with Crown Photonics, thanks
        
    
            Q: Any reason why Shopify has sold off recently? It is my largest holding in a well diversified portfolio. I am not risk adverse but what in your opinion would be a maximum percentage holding for this stock.
Thanks
Peter
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Peter
            Q: I hear lot of positives about this company from news and other researchers online. The financial metrics look pretty. Im assuming they are in to setting up contact centers/BPOs and providing services related to it. There are several players in this industry/sector but they seem to have some edge/advantage and that shows up in financials. What's that special advantage or moat that they have which makes their clients stick to them? Or is there something to do with their pricing model ? 
Please advise.
    Please advise.
 
                             
                             
                    