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Q: Further to my prior question about allocating stocks to multiple sectors, how would you assign the following? I know this is 'not a science', but I think it will give me a better idea of my sector distribution.
TCL.A Cons Disc:Industrial
CCL.B Cons Disc:Industrial
NFI Cons Disc:Industrial
MG Cons Disc:Industrial
LNR Cons Disc:Industrial
TFII Cons Disc:Industrial
EIF Industrial:Financial
AQN Utilities:Energy
EMA Utilities:Energy
MX Mining:Energy
T Telecom:Healthcare
PSK Mining:Financial
TRI Financial:Cons Disc

If you think that other sectors should be included here, please add them.
Thanks again, and please deduct questions as you see fit.
Read Answer Asked by Federico on July 24, 2019
Q: In order to reduce Canadian content, increase US and International content and balance our equity portfolio by industry,I would appreciate your help.Since we have been drawing on our RIFs for a number of years (23) and plan to continue,most of the transactions will be in our TFSAs.
1)sell Telus and replace it with a similar US or International investment.Would you recommend doing this and could you suggest 2 or 3 replacements.
2)sell Power Financial and Alaris Royalty and replace them with similar non-Canadian investments.Could you suggest 2 or 3 financial investments.
I do not feel comfortable adding currency changes to the mix or any withholding tax on dividends,but I do not see any alternatives.
Once this is completed,I plan to work on our industry allocations.
Thanks in advance for you assistance.
Read Answer Asked by James Robertson on July 15, 2019
Q: Hi,
Why is a small sleepy company like Cogeco growing faster (than T and BCE) especially in the last one year? Would CCA be a better bet for long term growth? Thanks.

Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on May 27, 2019
Q: You briefly answered a question today about how a Hauwei ban in Canada might affect Telus ("equipment replacement"). Can you expand on this and provide more colour on the effects of such a ban on Telus (eg would you expect this to cause a drop in Telus share price)? Related to that, the effects on BCE and RCI.b relative to Telus (ie which of the three will fare the best)? Thx!!
Read Answer Asked by Doug on May 24, 2019
Q: I have decided to only keep a few stocks and follow the Growth ETF Portfolio. Of the 10 stocks I have mentioned above 9 are listed in your BE Portfolio with the exception SHOP. All have done very well for me SHOP up 568%, CCL,B up 180% ,SIS up 159%,MG up 112% and the rest all up between 11 and 42%.So my question is do I keep them all? Sell some ? Any suggestions appreciated.Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 13, 2019
Q: I have all these stocks in my non-registered account, I have some money to deploy. My two smallest holdings are CP and WCN, should I add to either one or would you suggest a new stock?
Read Answer Asked by Dorothy on May 02, 2019
Q: I am overweight quite a bit in Enbridge and since I am underweight in Telus I am will be selling some Enbridge to cover the cost of buying Telus shares. What % would be the maximum for holding ENB? I am looking at replacing Enbridge with other dividend paying stocks and could you tell me what other dividend stocks would be a good replacement for Enbridge. ( do not need any in the energy or utilities sector)

Thanks
Read Answer Asked on April 29, 2019
Q: With talk about banning huawei, should I be concerned in owning any telco stocks for the next 12 months. Maybe an opurtunity to buy on a dip if it happens. No idea what effect it could have financialy on these companies other then investor reaction on the stock price
Read Answer Asked by Tim on April 23, 2019
Q: Hi am looking for a couple of recommendations for conservative dividend growing Canadian stocks and would like to shy away from utilities and those sectors that might be more interest rate sensitive. I already have good exposure to banks. Would appreciate any ideas you have. Thank you. Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on April 22, 2019
Q: Hi,

By my analysis, Telus has achieved 6% growth of stock growth over the last five years, while RCI has achieved 12% over the last five years. Why the discrepancy and which telco do you think will perform better in next five years, if any?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on April 10, 2019