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Q: Hello Peter,
I own sj, csu, esl, and gib.a. All of them are down more than 10%-15%. My weightings range from 2 to 4 percent. Is it best to just keep the weightings as they are for long term or reduce them. Much appreciated.Umed
Read Answer Asked by umedali on July 07, 2016
Q: 3 excellent stocks in your potfolio.Note that recently the advances of Cgx & SJ stalled @ $52-52.50 & $50 respectively.Please explain.On the other hand,Syz took its time to break the $8 & $9 resistances,now just on top($10.08) of the $10 resistance with next resistance @ $11.It could be a multi bagger as previously suggested. Thanks for your usual great services & opinions.Looking forward to seeing Ryan,ex Vancouverite this Friday on Bnn
Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 23, 2016
Q: Portfolio weighting a aside. For a young investor if you were topping up two of these, which two would you choose? Cheers
Read Answer Asked by Josh on June 20, 2016
Q: Hello, I have some stocks that I am planning to buy in the future. They are SJ, CSU, BYD.UN, SIS, NFI, KXS, RRX, PEY. Could you please rank these stocks from the safest to the riskiest? In your opinion, do you recommend these stocks for a long term hold? Also, which one in the list do you think has the most potential? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Esther on May 16, 2016
Q: Disappointed with the market initial reaction(It was $51.51 early yesterday) 2 notes: Today TD Bank increased its target price to $57 from $51 & rated a BUY.On 2/25 V Hirsch,who closely follows SJ for many years,interviewed management 1/2 weeks prior to 2/25.Management advised that it was starting to get major orders to replace poles,which is @ the end of its life.Apparently CNR is expediating replacement of railway ties.Hirsch rated it as a BUY for 2/3 years
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 18, 2016
Q: Further to the concrete rail ties comment, in my travels (North Shore, Georgian Bay) I've noticed when a wooden pole needs to be replaced, hydro technicians install a pole made from a resin-like material. These new poles come in stackable pieces that enable the height of the pole to be adjusted according to the terrain. On seeing these, my thoughts were no more hydro poles full of giant woodpecker holes and are these new poles a threat to Stella Jones?
Read Answer Asked by Patti on March 09, 2016
Q: On BNN 2/25,guest V Hirsch said that SJ,whose business is utility poles & railway ties,has great management.SJ is starting to get major orders to replace poles as its average live is coming to an end.CNR stated that it is expediting replacement of railway ties because of slower volume when it is easier to do it. 5I,any other news & is it reporting on. March 14.Appreciate your normal great services & views.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 02, 2016
Q: I appreciated Ryan's take on stocks that can benefit on the low Canadian dollar in your recent blog. Of the ones mentionned, I was wondering which would be the best buy at the moment, not considering the rest of one's asset distribution? I notice, for instance, that Blackcome has gone up quite a bit over the past year, while the others have fallen. I like the idea of something as solid as railway ties. I guess they will always be needed. But, maybe one of the others is a better buy at the moment.

As i say, asset mix is not a consideration at the moment. Also, in profiting from the American dividends, is it possible to get the dividends in US dollars straight out, or do the brokerages all convert them to Canadian?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 22, 2016
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