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Q: Good morning! Could you please give your choice of a Emerging Markets ETF. I have just looked at Goldman Sachs "GEM" which has been recommended. Do you like it or is there another that you would choose. Thanks, as always your opinion is so appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Susan on October 13, 2017
Q: Hi there, I was thinking of the putting a small amount of mad money to work in block chain technology. I believe the 3 mentioned names play in that space. Were there any more that I have missed? I know each is completely speculative at this point - but is there one that stands out as having more potential than the others? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 13, 2017
Q: I have a portfolio that mostly mirrors your balanced portfolio with some stocks from your growth portfolio. In tech I hold PHO instead of SYZ which has worked out great. However in consumer discretionary I hold a 2% position in XTC instead of MG which has not been as great. I also hold TOY (5.6%) and DOO (3.5%) instead of GC. I have a 1.5% cash position to put to work and am trying to decide on adding a half position in GC or adding to XTC. Alternatively I could sell XTC at a loss and buy a full position(3%+) in MG or GC. Your ideas would be appreciated. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 13, 2017
Q: I need two- three growth stocks for the next 2-3 years. Of the stocks listed above, can you pick your top top 3and why? While I expect some volatility, I cannot deal with gut wrenching volatility.
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on October 13, 2017
Q: Good Morning,

I would like to add a couple of mid cap growth names to my portfolio for a 2 - 3 year hold. Without regard to sector how would you rank ECN, HWD, MX, CJT, DIV and ZCL? Any commentary is most welcome.

Thanks as always,

Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 13, 2017
Q: I am retired living on dividend income. I just sold my EFN as it hasn't really done anything the past two years. I have a small position of ECN from the spinoff and am wondering if I should add my EFN proceeds to ECN?
I am ok with the 1% yield as an income investor if you expect above average capital gains over the next 2-3 vs bank stocks (TD or BNS).
Or if ECN returns will be similar to TD or BNS, then I will sell ECN also and just invest the proceeds into the bank stocks.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on October 13, 2017
Q: When I was constructing my portfolio I decided to buy WPK instead of CCL.B because CCL had just had a big run up and was starting to look expensive. I feel CCL is a superior company overall but at the time I thought Winpak might outperform in the shorter term. My question is for a 5+ year hold would you now make the switch from WPK to CCL? Would you expect CCL to outperform WPK enough to justify this switch in a 5+ year timeframe.
Read Answer Asked by justin on October 13, 2017
Q: I feel both Oil & Gas are going to make a modest comeback over the next 6 months and would like to increase my exposure. I currently hold full positions in VET, PEY and ENB and collectively they represent about 10% of my equity holdings and equities represent about 60% of my total portfolio. Do you think it is OK to add to this space and if so What would you suggest I add to diversify this group?
Read Answer Asked by Morgan on October 13, 2017
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

In our combined portfolio, we hold the following Industrials: BAD, EIF, KBL, NFI, SIS, and STN. In this group, we're frustrated with EIF and are just breaking when considering its healthy dividend. I like your idea of "forever" stocks and note that CNR is your pick in this sector. My questions are: Given that all of the above (with the exception of EIF) are performing well, would you be OK with replacing EIF with CNR, or perhaps you have a better suggestion? Are there too many Industrials in our portfolio and is it time to exit one or more of the group?

As always, your advice is greatly appreciated and valued.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on October 13, 2017
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