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Q: thanks for putting covalon in the growth, i knew you would the way you answered previous questions on it.
it is a huge holding for me.
what is the rational for cutting pivot, echelon has it as a top pick for this quarter with a 6.00 target. will their earnings be poor, it seems like you know something , is the divvy safe. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on November 06, 2017
Q: Sharesight. This is exactly what you should implement into your services!!!!! It is such a perfect add on, that we will pay for, in my humble opinion. I am sure that the figures are not complete thru my discount broker or the port tracker that I use.
Anyhow, I would appreciate your opinion on it as I am contemplating it because accuracy is all we have to work from.
Also I am considering all ETF's thru Vanguard although I hold with I shares, Purpose and a couple of others. I appreciate your opinion .
IF 2 CREDITS fine.
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on November 06, 2017
Q: Good morning team, I know you like CCL/B, but would you pls. comment on TD's theory of removing their position from their model portfolio...

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We are removing our position in CCL Industries Inc. (CCL.B-T, portfolio
weight 2.5%), given what we view to be a poor sector backdrop and a high quantitative risk outlook.
Given CCL's consumer product customer base, we view the removal of CCL as part of our strategic rotation to reduce exposure to consumer stocks. We view the weak pricing environment, as seen through the low consumer price indices and the very poor performance of the U.S. consumer staples sector,
as a potential negative trend for CCL. Our concern is that the weak pricing and potentially higher costs in consumer stocks could be passed down onto packaging and related companies. Margin pressures in consumer-products related sectors, such as auto and auto parts, is a common theme late in the cycle.
Quantitatively, we are seeing a modest deceleration in CCL's trailing and forward earnings momentum. Following its recent quarter, the 2017 consensus estimate was lowered slightly more than its 2018 consensus estimate. As a result, CCL has what we would consider to be high 2018 year-over-year earnings growth expectations of 15%. Combined with a high multiple of 21x 2018 consensus earnings, we believe that CCL is at risk if 2018 consensus earnings are lowered.
Following its recent price recovery and what could be technically viewed as a "double-top" formation, we are willing to take profits at this time.

And Thank You!! for the upgrade on your website.

Read Answer Asked by Silvia on November 06, 2017
Q: Would Sherritt be a possible miner of Nickel sulphate which may be in high demand for batteries. Do you have any other miners who currently produce nickel sulphate that you would recommend?
Read Answer Asked by Fred on November 06, 2017
Q: I note your recent decision to reduce exposure to TOY in the BE portfolio. If I do likewise, where should I reallocate the capital, based on today's conditions? I have only half positions in CAE and BYD.UN, should I add to either of those, or something else? I am overweight BNS and T, please do not consider either of these in your answer. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on November 06, 2017
Q: Love the new website format and content. Please rank ccl,b and sj based on long term growth and current valuation. I only have room for one in my tfsa. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Richard on November 06, 2017
Q: Do you have any comment on Bill C 27 regarding Defined Benefit Pension Plans being altered to Target Pension Plans which would introduce uncertainty in the size of the pension as the employer would shift risk to the employee. I am a retired member with a Defined Benefit Pension. The bill applies to Federal and Crown Corporation pensions but I can see the bill potentially affecting all defined benefit pensions. The bill is now in second reading and was quietly introduced. Actuarily sound pension plans would likely not be as vulnerable as those that are not.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 06, 2017
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