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Q: I own positions in each of these companies and am wondering about the future prospects of each.
Regarding FCR, does the recent activity of a major shareholder (Gazit Globe) selling some of its shares and an intention to sell more, significantly reduce the future price of the shares? Another way of expressing this is the freedom from Gazit allowing the company to improve their prospects?
REI seems to be a company that has stalled over the last few years. I realize they have been suffering from their holdings in shopping centres but have expected a more positive improvement.
Please give me your opinion on the prospects for each over the next 2 years as I am considering selling both positions.
Read Answer Asked by DAVE on January 31, 2020
Q: I initiated a position in this stock about 2 weeks ago along with 8 other names in about equal weighing. With your recent drop from the portfolio I’m okay to take a small loss and want to replace it. What are 1 or 2 stocks would you recommend for growth -
Read Answer Asked by Aleem on January 31, 2020
Q: Currently reviewing my positions in the precious metals streamers/royalty companies. I currently have a 3% position in FNV and 1% in WPM. Thinking of selling WPM and adding a 2% position in MMX. Does the shift from WPM to MMX make sense or should I just increase my exposure to FNV?
Read Answer Asked by eric on January 31, 2020
Q: Good morning 5i
In a recent question asking what regions you might underweight you mentionned that you were agnostic on Europe. I have been concerned about Europe myself. But, i need to increase the foreign content in my portfolio and this is where it is lacking. How would you approach this under current conditions. Thanks fort he great service, as always
Read Answer Asked by joseph on January 31, 2020
Q: Re: "Baby Brother Strategy"
I read PH's FP article of 06/20/19 as it echoed my own thoughts about AT (though I do not pretend to possess the same analytical tools).
Could you elaborate further on that idea? I was also wondering if you can speak to programmatic advertising and if AT has any competitive advantages or moats or is it simply going head to head with TTD and others? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Calvin on January 31, 2020
Q: Evertz is approaching its long-term lower trend line, is now a good time to start a position or, in consideration of global growth worries, is waiting the best course? Does its line of business and North American focus make it to any degree recession-resistant, or is the world's move away from the traditional television paradigm (studios, synchonized feeds, etc.) going to put a cap on growth?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 30, 2020
Q: Hi. I currently own the following US stocks in a non-registered account: CCI, DIS, MSFT, MCD and V. Would you please recommend at least six other US growth stocks that pay a dividend in order of preference. Thanks!!
Read Answer Asked by Dona on January 30, 2020
Q: Hi Peter,
I hold a little bit IVN and currently under the water. Usually the season strength for metal is from January to April but stock keeps going down and no sign on turning around. Can you please comment your view on the stock? Would you hold or sell it at this level?

Thank you,
Shawn
Read Answer Asked by Shawn on January 30, 2020
Q: Hi, I have been doing some analysis around building portfolios with different volatility characteristics. I chose 'beta' to measure volatility, as it is available from several sources. However, I am finding large inconsistencies from different sources ( I am looking at BMO Investorline, BNS and Interactive Brokers ). The inconsistencies are material enough that the results are individually unreliable. Are you aware of a source for reliable 'beta' calculations or source of some other form of volatility statistics. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by blaine on January 30, 2020
Q: The vanguard ETFs make up 13% of my portfolio. In the tech space I own PNG & LSPD.
A little bit overweight in both due to increase in value . If I were to buy another tech stock which would you suggest. My portfolio contains mostly dividend stocks with some Growth. My biggest risk would be if interest rates were to rise.
Read Answer Asked by Roy on January 30, 2020
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