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Q: Greetings

You read my mind! I have been thinking of taking a position in BYD. To do so, I was planning on selling MX. I know that MX is a favoured stock.

I am not concerned about portfolio balancing but am looking for a bit more stability in my life now that I am retired.

Do you have a preference between these two stocks given my profile?

Thanks

Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on July 17, 2017
Q: I currently have about 5%- 7% of my portfolio in materials - SJ and MX specifically. If you accept the thesis that worldwide economic growth is improving would it be wise to also have some metals representation in my holdings or would you expect all materials to grow at the same time - i.e. a rising tide lifts all ships. I was thinking of Teck.B for this purpose if you think it is warranted. I do realize that 3 stocks are usually better than two for diversification but I only want to add (or switch) if you think I would be missing out on an important sector.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 13, 2017
Q: I'm underweight in materials, energy, and utilities. My only exposure to these sectors comes through some total market ETFs I hold. With the current market conditions, would you view adding to these sectors as imperative or would it be more prudent to add to my tech and consumer holdings? If so, could you rank the value of the sectors to my portfolio (where should I stick my next investment first)? Please note, that I do plan to fill out these sector positions eventually and that I'm a young, growth investor with a long-term horizon.
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on May 24, 2017
Q: Good Morning,

I asked a question a few days ago on sector allocation. Not sure why it was private. I may have checked the wrong box. Its ok to make the question public to help others here.

Anyway I did as you said and trimmed back REIT's and Financials. I purchased some tech. Added to my SVC and started a position in ET. Today I started a position in BCE. I chose BCE over T.

However I am having trouble choosing between AEM, SJ and MX for my materials purchase. Any insight would be great.

Thanks
Jimmy
Read Answer Asked by Jimmy on May 15, 2017
Q: These 3 companies are in my Basic Materials, Metals, Mining sector which makes up 8% of my portfolio. With a five year plus hold, would you add, swap or remove any of them and if so could you rank your choices; 1st place, 2nd place, and participant?

Thank you for your help and sharing your inside knowledge and actual experience.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on May 12, 2017
Q: Hi,
I have these 4 companies in my portfolio. I try to copy your balanced equity portfolio as much as possible which is why I have ENB, MX and WCP. I added SPB last year on one of your suggestions and I'm up 46% on it.
Do I have too many in this sector and should I sell them, keep them or do you have a better company to replace it with?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on April 11, 2017
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