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Q: Hello I5, my cash position is over 25% and would like to reinvest some of it. I would like to have your help to choose the ones with the least downside effect in case of interest rate increases, safest with some growth. Also, would appreciate your assessment of the Manulife (MFR and MBK)ones. Many thanks, J.A. P., Burlington
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on November 07, 2016
Q: During the process of analyzing a companies quality the management team is often referred to as an important factor by many analysts. During your many years in the industry who would rank on your top 5 all time list of CEO+company combos for creating investor satisfaction. Or in other words, if someone started a brand new company today who would you invest in on day 1 based solely on their reputation?
Read Answer Asked by Renata on November 07, 2016
Q: Westshore Terminals, in the recent report, increased its guidance for full year 2016 coal shipments to 26 mm tonnes, towards the high end of 25.5-26 mm tonnes. Also US producers of thermal coal like Cloud Peak and Light House resources have recently announced resumption or additional volumes of coal shipments starting in Nov, 2016.Cash Flow has been strong. It is also public that Jim Pattison has been aggressively increasing its stake in the company as recent as Oct/2016.
It is also known that Westshore Terminal owns this remarkable long life asset which is very hard to replace or replicate.
I know that stock has seen a meteoric comeback from its lows. But, if I wish to own a company in material sector with lower volatility and decent income, with some growth potential, would WTE meet your criterion, Today? Thanks a lot for your valued advice.
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on November 07, 2016
Q: MT Newswire at 7:26 AM on Friday filed a report that BIP.UN had reduced its dividend when in fact there distributions are up 11% in the year. The result was a drop of 6% in Market Value which later in the day recovered half of the loss. Some shareholders would have been damaged if it prompted a sale. Are there no repercussions for MT Newswire for the misstatement?
Read Answer Asked by Kenneth on November 07, 2016
Q: Hello Peter, you've recently answered some questions as to current investment options for growth-oriented TFSAs, including the above companies. My TFSA has funds to permit three "growthy but not OVERLY risky" new investments. Whether from among the above choices or not, can you , considering the recent changes in market prices, please suggest your top 3 current choices to add to a TFSA (on top of my fairly balanced overall portfolio). Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by James on November 07, 2016
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