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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
Q: I know you have high regard for MDA but had frustration with it's performance. Today the market is reacting badly to recent news. Do you think reaction is overdone or does this reaffirm your decision to drop it from your portfolio. I own 200 MDA right now and am wondering if this is an opportunity to "average down" my cost, or just throwing good money after bad. Your thoughts please...
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on November 02, 2016
Q: BDT is not feeling the Morneau love this morning, unlike for example WSP which is up on an otherwise down day. Is this a fair assessment of the likely beneficiaries of government infrastructure money? Anyone else in the space that is worth looking at? Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by Alex on November 02, 2016
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