Q: Either I forgot to include Telus in my question of yesterday or you forgot to include it in your answer. Please give your weighting for T (Telus). As well please provide a comment on your 2% weighting on TRP.

Another question on my semi annual balancing exercise. With the understanding that the rest of my portfolio consists of conservative growth, dividend paying large caps and that I am looking at a 3 to 5 year time frame. Please indicate the those companies you would carry at a 5 % ish level, those that you would carry at a 2% to 3% level and those that you might not carry at all. Much appreciated ram

Answer:
Assuming WE are the investor, we would look to the following. DIR.UN 3%, LMN 3%, SHOP 5%, TRP 2%, TSU 2% WELL 3%, WSP 5%

Q: Hi,
Comparing Telus, BCE and Rogers to AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile over the last year, the US companies seem to be outperforming (granted this is a short timeframe and others in the US top five: Comcast and Charter Communications aren't doing well either).

I was wondering if you have any thoughts about why the top three in the US are doing so much better lately than the top three in Canada. (Take credits as needed please.)

Thank you, Michael

Q: I have a 1% weight of AT&T in my portfolio at a 50% loss, held in a non-registered account. I am thinking of selling to take advantage of the tax loss.

Do you see much chance for recovery in the next 6 to 12 months for AT&T, or would you recommend the strategy of selling and seeking a recovery from a higher quality stock?

Thanks.