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Q: Everybody interested in Scandium, if I may, should do 2 things
1 Go to Wikipedia and check the very interesting article about it.
2 listen to this video
http://investorintel.com/technology-metals-intel/putnam-on-the-real-global-demand-for-scandium/

This may help to get an understanding of this element and it's market.
publish only if you hope it can help
Claude
Read Answer Asked by claude on April 08, 2015
Q: With today's announcement of the mega-merger between Shell and BG, along with the inevitable fall in the price of oil to the $30 range due to increased production by Saudi Arabia and dwindling storage capacity, I am interested in your opinion on possible take-over candidates in the Canadian energy sector, especially in well-established mid-cap companies. Your opinion please? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul W on April 08, 2015
Q: What are the prospects for KEL in the current oil/gas envrinment. I currently own RRX and WCP, both up nicely. Would you trade one of these for KEL at this time, or just add KEL.
My oil/gas weighting is about 4%
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on April 08, 2015
Q: Any further comment on TOS now that they have completed their bought deal financing ?
Read Answer Asked by tony on April 08, 2015
Q: Re the outage yesterday; For those who wish to complain here is the email address--
td.waterhousecompliance@td.com. I urge td users to complain vigorously and to seek compensation.
Read Answer Asked by roger on April 08, 2015
Q: Hi team, I was just looking for a replacement bond for a recent maturity and I found a %4.00 First National bond maturing in 2020, but without any rating on this bond. I realize there is always an interest risk going out 5 years, but I continue to use a bond ladder ranging from 2015 to 2022 as I think a person should still hold some bonds. I am not afraid of buying individual bonds, just have never bought one from this company. Thoughts? or should stop buying individuals bonds and go to an ETF. Thanks again for you great help.
Read Answer Asked by Ray on April 08, 2015
Q: Here is a link to the above company. I realize it is very speculative but I would like to know what your thoughts are on this project and their new link with an ONtario firm. Thanks very much.
http://www.scandiummining.com/i/pdf/SCY-Fact-Sheet-Dec-14.pdf
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on April 08, 2015
Q: Good afternoon,
I would appreciate any views that you may have upon Leucadia National as a potential investment. I am ok with accepting some degree of risk.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 08, 2015
Q: At a 14.8 percent dividend yield, this looks like a fantastic stock. What would be the negatives in owning this stock? I am in my late 40's and don't need the dip into it for at least another 15 years or so.
Read Answer Asked by Bohdan on April 08, 2015
Q: Hi guys, for educational reasons only.
Why is CPD selling off. Is it the fear of higher interest rates.
It seems excessive to me. Thanks for all you do.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on April 08, 2015
Q: I am at the point where bond maturities are reducing my interest revenue yet do not want to be overexposed to equities (currently at 50% - I am retired). Bond yields are very low. What strategy do I take? Do I reinvest in short-term Bonds hoping for the return of decent interest rates or move up the risk curve and use bond-like equities for better yield?
Read Answer Asked by Greg on April 08, 2015
Q: Is Stantec STN a screaming buy, or what? It has not traded this deeply below the 200 day moving average since 2008. The last time it fell below the 200 dma was July 2012. It is at the bottom of its trading range. The markets are heating up. The last few trading days STN has been up on the technical indicators. And it is one of the rare A-rated companies. How badly can we do buying STN at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on April 08, 2015
Q: I hold these stocks in my cash acct. Each is down about 50%.
Although I don't need to sell them at this time, should I look at getting rid of one or more. Inventory issues and other questions about the future for the sector make me question holding them for another year or two.
Thanks for the advice
Read Answer Asked by Ron on April 08, 2015
Q: I currently own BAE Systems and Orbital ATK inc. I am looking at another defence stock to add to my portfoilio. Which looks best to you, from Rockwell Collins (COL.US), Northrop Grumman (NOC.US) or Precision Castparts (PCP.US)?

The following article in Globe and Mail gives some comparisions:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/number-cruncher/looking-for-aerospace-all-stars/article23774321/
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 08, 2015
Q: Which one of the following do you think has the highest growth potential in the next 3 years without being too risky?
CXI
AYA
PHM
I normally don't buy stocks that don't have a dividend, but I'm looking to use one of my 20 CA stock positions to add a little zip. Perhaps there's a better pick apart from these 3? cheers
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 08, 2015
Q: I bought CSU at 112. I sold at 156. I rebought and sold at 225. I rebought and sold some at 400, and am now contemplating sale of the rest at 475. This stock won't stop increasing in share price and as a consequence now represents 14.73% of my portfolio. I truly appreciate your reco on this one, but do you see anything to deter from holding onto this stock with this weighting?

Thanks!

Eric
Read Answer Asked by Erichsen on April 08, 2015
Q: I AM IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING YOUR NEW GROWTH PORTFOLIO AND HAVE A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS
A)BECAUSE I HAVE A NUMBER OF THESE COMPANIES IN MY CURRENT PORTFOLIO I WOULD BE FORCED TO BUY AND SELL SOME IN ORDER TO MATCH YOUR % ALLOCATION. I WOULD LIKE TO UNDERSTAND YOUR METHODOLOGY ON HOW YOU ARRIVED AT YOUR % ALLOCATION IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF I NEED TO ADJUST MY CURRENT HOLDINGS.
B)YOU HAVE OFTEN COMMENTED UPON AMAYA GROUP BUT YOU CHOSE INTERTAIN GROUP FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO. COULD YOU EXPLAIN WHY PLEASE.
THANKS YOU FOR ALL THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.I LOVE READING THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EVERY DAY. THANKS AGAIN
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 08, 2015
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