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Q: I am considering adding to my holdings in the following companies, some of which I'm ahead in, and some behind. I'd appreciate your comments on the prospects of these companies over the next year or two. The percentages of my portfolio they account for are indicated, and I'm reasonably balanced as far as sectors are concerned.

DHX.B (1.5%), DH (2%), GIB.A (3%), DSG (3%), GIL (2%)

Thanks for your always excellent advice. Roland
Read Answer Asked by Roland on December 08, 2015
Q: I'm looking at buying 4-5 stocks in the next couple of weeks that might have a nice bounce in the New Year after tax loss selling. Could you please provide a few names that you think might work out well this year. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 08, 2015
Q: I have almost bought Vermillion several times, but each time I find that the Corrib gas development is "almost ready" to begin production. That's been going on for years and was the situation when BNN interviewed the CEO this past September. Has it finally started to produce, or are they still "almost there", waiting for those last two environmental approvals?

Thanks Roland
Read Answer Asked by Roland on December 08, 2015
Q: My healthcare exposure is very lean with CVS as my only current holding. What names interest you that would warrant further research on my part? It will likely be held in a TFSA. I'm looking for a moderate growth/risk name at this time.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Jeffrey on December 08, 2015
Q: I donate 50% of my CN holdings to a charity which from the looks of things will get less for them than I'd hoped. My initial plan was to buy back the stocks, but I'm wondering, based on some of your recent comments, if I'd be better off buying CP or perhaps another industrial stock. I own some Stantec and Stella Jones, so I'm not totally undiversified in the sector. Many thanks, and in case this is my last before Christmas question, Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Read Answer Asked by M.S. on December 08, 2015
Q: I own 1000 shares of capital power cumulative rate reset preference shares series 1 which are down 60 percent. I am being given the option of converting ie to receive one capital power corp floating rate preference share series 2 for each capital powerccorp cumulative rate reset preference share series 1 converted. Shareholders who do not wish to convert their shares to this offer need not submit instructions. So would I be better off converting. I bought these preferred shares not really understanding preferred shares. Lesson learned.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on December 08, 2015
Q: Enbridge took a nasty hit today,down 7%. Any reason for the fall outside general meltdown on price of oil? Good opportunity to pick up some share on the cheap here?
Read Answer Asked by John on December 08, 2015
Q: I see your not a fan of Robert Friedland, but he certainly is a deal maker (must be very well connected).
I have been watching Ivanhoe for a long time and picked some up recently. With the deal with Zijin and the Platreef holdings, plus the commodity market being so out of favour I have a hard time seeing how this can't be a good buy over the next couple years.
Your opinion please and thanks for your fabulous service (I'll be a member as long as I'm in the market)
Read Answer Asked by Doug on December 08, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, in O/G we have only Tou. While the small/mid caps may rebound higher on a percentage basis when things turn, it's certain the large caps will be around a long time to come and likely benefit if they buy up smaller/depressed Co's at lower costs. Of the larger caps who do think will fare the best 2-3 years out ? In the shorter term which of the larger caps do you feel has the best current business (inc refining etc) ? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 08, 2015
Q: I own DR, NWH.UN, CSH.UN, SIA, and a small bit of EXE. I hold them for income. What other names in this sector can you suggest as reasonable additions to the stable. Income is my primary focus, but I am not averse to capital gain as any addition will be in my margin account.

TIA for any suggestions
Read Answer Asked by William on December 08, 2015
Q: Hello Peter,
Would you consider TD, Royal, Bank of Nova Scotia, Fairfax, BCE, Fairfax Financial, Manulife, Brookfield Management, Brookfield Infrastructure, Enbridge, metro, Loblaws, Google, Facebook,Visa as very long term holds where one can simply get the dividends (for some of these) and not worry about ups and downs of the market. I know you have covered these in the past, but am re-aligning my portfolio to focus on very long term holds. Thanks again for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on December 08, 2015
Q: I am super down on these companies. Of these, should they recover suddenly as an end to tax loss selling ( Dec 23 I believe ) which would be more susceptible to being a
" Dead Cat Bounce" rather than a fundamental recovery. I will need to raise some cash soon to redeploy but don't want to miss on any true recovery. They were in my TFSA so tax loss selling was of no use to me.
Read Answer Asked by Glen on December 07, 2015
Q: At 3:08 this afternoon, trading was halted for this stock. The only reason stated was: Pending News. Do you have any information as to what is happening or about t happen?
http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/iiroc-trading-halt---hcg-560834301.html
Read Answer Asked by Helen on December 07, 2015
Q: No one wants to try and catch the falling knife, but would you be adding to oil positions in this sector pounding?

Thanks,

Eric
Read Answer Asked by Erichsen on December 07, 2015
Q: Just confirming that todays down turn is oil related. Do you foresee this as a short term event and if so would you put money into oil stocks as the powers that talk on TV say to do. Where would you place your money in this sector.
Thanks Bob
Read Answer Asked by Loretta on December 07, 2015
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