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Q: You have mentioned that owing about a 5% position in a gold stock is good insurance for a long term portfolio. I already own a 5% position in Teck. Even though they are not a gold producer, is this similar to owning a gold stock or should I also buy a gold producer and increase my overall weighting to 10% in what I think of as the materials sector?

Thanks for the continued insight into investing.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 24, 2014
Q: Hello Peter,

I like buying stocks when there is capitulation and everyone is rushing to get out. Often then the stock is oversold and the market is over pessimistic. BB and BAC are 2 stocks I bought close to the bottom. Do you have any model to screen for BIG names stocks that make good contrarian play? Recently, I bought Weight Watchers and I wrote a puts on BIG LOTS. Both have sold off and the business is trying to turnaround and success is uncertain. However do you think that the risk justify the potential reward based on valuation?
Thanks in advance.

John
Read Answer Asked by John on February 24, 2014
Q: Hi,

Kindly give your analysis of cathedral energy [cet]. Do you see much growth over the next couple of years? If so , in what area?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Louis on February 24, 2014
Q: Could you comment on stop loss orders: when to use them, when not to use them, how much of a loss in percentage terms would you use (and would it depend on market capitalization or sector of the company), how long to have them in place, how frequently to review them and adjust them, using technical analysis to find support levels, etc. Some investors have told me they don’t use stop losses on stocks they plan to keep forever (e.g. Canadian bank stocks).

I would like to put some stop losses on my “riskier” stocks (SGY, WCP, CPG, TBE, DR, PPL) and I am wondering if a 10% to 15% stop loss from current levels is OK. I have had some of these stocks for a while and have gains up to 33%, and some are recent acquisitions and are break even.

Can you also comment on this article from the Toronto Star about never using stop loss orders to sell stock:

http://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/investing/2013/05/13/why_you_should_never_use_stoploss_orders_to_sell_stock.html

Perhaps you could publish an article in your research blog about using stop loss orders.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 24, 2014
Q: Ballard (BLD) has been building momentum in the last year. Is it still too early to consider it. Your insight is much appreciated. Thanks, Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 24, 2014
Q: UAX Athabasca Uranium. What is your opinion on this company?
Read Answer Asked by Darryl on February 24, 2014
Q: I bought Suncor (SU) a few years ago and it went down about 40%, but this year it is doing much better. I'm only down about 13% and it is continuing to improve. Do you think I should continue to hold this long term or should I be swapping it for another stook in the same sector like tourmaline?

Carla
Read Answer Asked by Carla on February 24, 2014
Q: I'd appreciate your thoughts on Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP.UN. I've held it for a few years in a TFSA and have done quite well, but it seems to have stalled somewhat.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lawrence on February 24, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,

Can you please give your opinion of two small cap silver stocks: Great Panther (GPR) and Fortuna Silver (FVI).

Thanks

Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on February 24, 2014
Q: I am a senior and have built my portfolio to be able to withstand
a 20% drop in the market.Do you think this is acceptable for safety long term?
Read Answer Asked by claude on February 24, 2014
Q: I own shares in Tesla Motors (TSLA-Q) in my TFSA.Reviewing their 30/9/2013 report risk factors take up 45of the 85 page report. Considering selling at about $200 per share.Do you see any further upside with this stock ?
Read Answer Asked by James Robertson on February 24, 2014
Q: This am win annouced a settlement with ho hi precision. No disclosure on financial. I am under on this one from its hi. Is it time to sell. You still have a high rating. Frustrated

Read Answer Asked by Ross on February 24, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
I noticed that the Dow is on the rise after a head and shoulders pattern. I also saw a superimposed image of the DOW in 1929 that shows a similar pattern. If the market does start to fall off abruptly after this recent rise, where should money go? I am recently retired and have BNS and a GIC with about 50% in cash. I was planning to invest, but a little hesitant now. I would really appreciate your advice. Thank you. Gail
Read Answer Asked by Gail on February 24, 2014
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