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Q: Hi there,

I currently own a slightly modified version of the Balanced Equity Portfolio (MG/XTC, SLF/GSY, BNS/ZZZ and ENB/BLX). In addition I also own SHOP, ZCL and PHO. In your opinion, do these 3 names from the Growth Portfolio represent your best ideas or would you substitute any of them at this time? I know SHOP had been one of your top ideas when it was trading at a much lower price - does it still remain as one of your top ideas with the recent run up in price?

Also, I noticed Peter had selected BOYD as a top pick when he was last on Market Call. I was curious to know if this is somewhat of an indirect play on the auto sector and if I should swap XTC for BOYD at this time?

Thanks for your excellent service and advice!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 21, 2017
Q: Hi I want to increase my position in Consumer Stocks by about $40,000 to be balanced and defensive plus receive some dividend income, currently hold Conagra ($20K); Lamb Weston ($8K);Magna ($18K); Mondelez $18K);Rogers Sugar ($21K); and Saputo ($25K).
Are there some better choices out there I can buy, your ideas appreciated, thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on June 21, 2017
Q: Good day, I understand (from your responses to other questions) that you like EFN, and, looking back a few months ago, it was that you held in your model portfolio (and switched out of it just before it dropped somewhat significantly), my question is this, at what price will you find it compelling value to add back into your portfolio? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 21, 2017
Q: Could you comment on the Shanta Gold offer for Helio Resource.
It looks like there is very little premium on the offer. I'm debating whether to cut bait and sell my HRC position now or take a chance that the "sum of the parts" is worth more and the Shanta share price appreciates into the August deal date.
Read Answer Asked by Ralph on June 21, 2017
Q: My wife and I are voting these days on a number of proxy votes. My questions are about directors:
-- For some companies, particularly oil and gas companies, the proposed directors sometimes seem to be affiliated (director or executive) with a competitor. Is it reasonable that directors are affiliated with competitors?
-- Some directors who are a Chairman or CEO of one company are also directors of multiple other companies. How can they have the time to do this? How many outside directorships is it reasonable for a Chairman or CEO to have?
Read Answer Asked by Doug on June 21, 2017
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