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Q: Hi, I want to increase my sector weightings in Manufacturing and Industrial stocks, plus obtain some Income. I currently hold Barrick ($7K); CAE ($37K); CNR ($58K), Intel ($20K); Pfizer($17K)and Wajax ($10K). Looking to invest $40K more in this area, your suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kimbeley on June 22, 2017
Q: I am putting together a portfolio for my daughter who is somewhat risk averse. The portfolio will include a TFSA, RRSP and open account. A recurring question I know but does the drop in STN make it a more compelling long-term buy now than WSP or does WSP's momentum win out? Since the stock could go in any of the accounts, I am wondering if WSP's dividend in the open account is just enough to win the day? Income is not the prime pre-requisite here but it wouldn't hurt either.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 14, 2017
Q: My industrials currently consist of SIS@4.3%. BIP@ 3.8% and ZCL@3.5%. Each month i have the ability to contribute about 1% of portfolio value. I would like to add to my industrial section. Any suggestions or changes to holdings? Probably happy with three stocks but could add another. Hold about 33 stocks in my balanced portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 12, 2017
Q: Good Morning Peter, Ryan, and Team,
I have some top up cash available to an account which closely follows the "Income Portfolio". Which companies would be attractive today as potential top up candidates ??? Thank you as always for your sage advice. DL
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on June 02, 2017
Q: Can you rank the stocks best to worst in your opinion. These are the stock s that are in my INDUSTRIAL SECTOR. Would you add, swap or remove any of them? Thank you and great job.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on May 12, 2017
Q: I would like to add to my Industrial Sector holdings. What would be your top 3 recommendations for growth?
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on May 04, 2017
Q: Hello Peter and team, MDA is taking a hit today, almost 4% drop. Are there any reasons for this? I have a full position in MDA, should I switch to something else? If yes, what would it be (in the industrial sector)? Regards, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on April 27, 2017
Q: My son is currently 39 years old and is trying to develop a solid diversified portfolio. All of his holdings are in his RRSP except for some money in a Tangerine International growth fund which is in his TFSA. He has some new funds to add to his holdings. Could you please recommend some companies from your model portfolios that would add more diversification to his portfolio keeping in mind his relatively long investment horizon. As always, thanks for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by Les on April 18, 2017
Q: I consider WSP and STN my core holdings but now due to excellent appreciation they represent 7% and 3% of my portfolio. ARE has been a laggard and represents 1%. With ARE should I go back to SNC which I owned in the past (upside due to the recent acquisition?) or just keep WSP and STN as the only stocks in this area?
Read Answer Asked by JR on April 09, 2017
Q: What are the chances of Wsp increasing the dividend -it has been the same for at least the last 5 years. Given that the stock price is up nicely this month I wonder if it isn't time to move on to a higher dividend stock or a stock with dividend growth for my income account. What do you think and what would you suggest as a replacement -I own most of the stocks in your income portfolio.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maggie on April 06, 2017
Q: Hi, I have held STN for years, remain just above break even. Considering a switch to WSP for better dividend and growth. Your thoughts on this move? Have also held SJ and KBL for years, have done well but both seem weak lately, would you recomend any potential replacements, or just a hold pattern? Thanks, Lavern
Read Answer Asked by Lavern on March 27, 2017
Q: Hi Team! My portfolio is based around your Model Equity Balanced portfolio. I own quite a few shares of SNC as part of employer plan.I own Savaria, would it be ok to add WSP for industrial exposure, or is there another name you would suggest, with dividend of course. Thanks Sam
Read Answer Asked by sam on March 22, 2017
Q: Peter and Team,
We hold both WSP and STN. Comparing the charts its obvious that since Jan 2015 WSP has outperformed STN. It also has a better yield. For the Eng portion of infrastructure is it worthy to sell STN and buy more WSP, or barring some unforeseen issue with WSP is it better to diversify by holding both ? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 20, 2017
Q: Hi. Since joining your service I have slowly sold my mutual funds and built up the portfolio listed. I have an equal percentage of these listed except M at 16% AVO at 1.6% and SGY at .6 %. I have a mutual fund left at 6% that I would like to sell. For a balanced portfolio today what would you recommend I purchase? 3 - 5 year timeframe. Please deduct appropriate credits for the long question. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by John on March 15, 2017
Q: I'm looking to increase my exposure to the infrastructure sector. Current fundamentals are an important consideration but I'm most interested in the company's future prospects and its ability to take advantage of infrastructure spending that is necessary and promised by many present governments. I would appreciate it if you could suggest 3-4 companies that you feel are the most capable of taking advantage of opportunities as they develop in Canada and globally in the next 1-2 years. A safe and increasing dividend is always a plus. As always, thanks in advance for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by Les on February 28, 2017
Q: For industrials I have CP CNR WSP and MG. I would like to add one more to this sector. Do you have a favourite pick for medium and/or long term hold?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 21, 2017
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