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Q: In reference to a question from Peter concerning Enghouse and Boyd, when or how do you determine winners(former?) are no longer winners? I have a few positions in which I have done quite well and despite nothing materially changing in the company, the stock price has stagnated or has been range bound for months.
I am reluctant to change companies just for the sake of change or to try to chase returns but often I am enticed by companies that seem to have momentum But this often throws off sector weighting?
Read Answer Asked by Marty on February 08, 2017
Q: I have held both Boyd and Enghouse since 2012 and they have both served me well. However of late their share price has stalled and they seem range bound. Would now be a good time to take profits (50%) in both of these companies and use that amount to take an initial position in Shopify?

Thanks

Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 07, 2017
Q: Hello Peter,
I am currently underweight commodities and overweight technology. What would you think of selling DSG and ENGH and buying TOG and RRX? Do you think whatever incremental return expected by this change would justify the increase in volatility and risk?
Also, what are the approx wait times in terms of weeks for a portfolio review?
Regards.
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on February 06, 2017
Q: 3 months ago I purchased full positions in engh, kbl, gil and sj as value plays looking for growth. My thought is to give the companies 2 years to get back on track. Do you still consider these good companies and do you think they will become good stocks within my 2 years time frame? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 30, 2017
Q: Technology is 15% of my equity portfolio. It is made up of KXS, TNC and OTC at 27% each and ENGH at 19% of the technology component. BTW thanks so much for recommending these. ENGH is "resting" after an amazing run up to about Jan/16. I suspect it will start to move up again if I remain patient. So just asking, would you change anything here?
Read Answer Asked by Dan on January 30, 2017
Q: I am considering consolidating at least one of my tech stocks as some seem to be in similar businesses. Which tech stock of the above would you recommend to sell at this time. If something is sold, which one might you recommend to buy more. Or just best to do nothing. I have about 2% - 2.5% of my total equity portfolio in each. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David on January 13, 2017
Q: Good Morning: I hold a very small position in Enghouse and am considering an addition of shares. Your last report was in 2015 when everything seemed rosy but 2016 has seen some challenges emerge. From the Q&A section of your website I get the sense that you are still basically positive about the company. Is it your opinion that they will be able to successfully continue their acquisition strategy and who do you see as their major competitors in this area? As always, thanks for your help. Don
Read Answer Asked by Donald on January 12, 2017
Q: thank you for reading my email - and for your assistance.
I have these above stocks in an rrsp, - can you suggest - how I can diversify
Read Answer Asked by Marla on January 11, 2017
Q: I have listed the tech stocks I currently own. As much as I like all of them, I am very over-weight in that sector and need to re-balance my portfolio. I think I should sell 3 of them. Which 3 would you suggest?

Thank you, Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 11, 2017
Q: I am interested in purchasing the above securities, but currently only have the capital for one. Without regards to sector exposure, can you please rank the three in terms of potential from current price levels ?

Thanks

KR
Read Answer Asked by Karim on January 05, 2017
Q: Happy New Year!

I am looking to buy a technology stock. Which of these two names would you prefer or is there another name you would suggest? If you had the option would you buy this in a TFSA or investment account?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Amy on January 03, 2017
Q: Happy New Year to everyone, lets hope for a profitable 2017.
I have chosen a 15% weighting for my IT stocks. I own 4% of CSU, 3.7% of ENGH, 2.2% of MDA and 3% in OTEX-N. I'm underweight but unsure which stock to add to. I always appreciate your advice, thank you for all you do.
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on January 03, 2017
Q: I'm a conservative investor and have been looking at the valuations on these three companies for awhile. All have good grades and have had decent pullbacks. What order would you rate purchasing these companies, or any other ones, based on least risk and greatest capital appreciation over the next two years. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by LARRY on January 03, 2017
Q: Thinking of buying 1 or 2 of above 5.Is this a good entry point?Please pick 2 & list your preference.Appreciate u usual great services & opinions.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 28, 2016
Q: Hi There,
I am currently considering adding a position in one of the three companies ENGH, OTC, or SHOP to hold within my TSFA. I currently own GUD, KXS and SIS. Please advise which one of these three you would recommend buying next. Thank you for your helpful insight and all the best of the season!
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on December 23, 2016
Q: Would appreciate your take on the Tech Sector for 2017. Which of the above do you favour for growth with the most solid fundamentals? Or is there another one you would prefer? Thanks and Merry Christmas.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on December 21, 2016
Q: I have held these stocks for several years and overall they are up in my portfolio. In the last year that have been flat or down. Are they a hold or sell for the 2017. They are held in a non registered account. Thanks for insight
Read Answer Asked by David on December 19, 2016
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