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Q: PIF dropped close to 22% this week with no news. It's technical support level is now a very weak $13.78 and today it closed at $14.60.

From a TA stand point it sure look like this will continue to fall through the bottom to the next strong support level of $8. Since my entry price was also only $8 I think I should just lock up my profit now and exit this name, even though I'm collecting almost a 7% dividend.

What is your recommendation in such situation? Even though I like this name I don't want to see so much gains vaporized. I can always buy it back later, right? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on December 05, 2016
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I thought there 3rd Quarter results reflected progress as they have closed 85 stores and are restructuring. However the stock dropped 2.58%. So what happened? Was Mr.Market disappointed...is the whole sector down...tax loss selling...apparel stocks are out of favour...or all of the above? Ha!Ha! Your thoughts please!
With appreciation...
Dr.Ernest Rivait
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on December 05, 2016
Q: I’m looking to add the equivalent of about 1 full position to consumer cyclicals.

I currently hold DHX.B (2.9%), AW.UN(3.4%), QSR(2%), CGX(2.4%). Right now I care about total returns and I lean towards profitable companies which pay, and regularly increase, dividends. I am not opposed to swapping out companies or adding in new ones though I do tend towards the buy & hold philosophy.

Your thoughts on this list, other options in the sector and where to introduce the new cash would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on December 05, 2016
Q: I am retired and looking for income the above have not been to great for past few years
Could you suggest others that may be better
Others that I have that are not doing any better are tog,mtl,
I realize you dot have all that you would need for a proper reply
Any suggestion would be welcome thanks Pat
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on December 05, 2016
Q: Hi Team, A number of analysts seem to think that the U.S. financial sector(deregulation) and infrastructure(putting people back to work) are sectors to consider when investing in the U.S. Do you agree with this and if so what would be your top 2/3 stock picks in each sector? If not, what sectors and stock picks would the team suggest.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on December 02, 2016
Q: Good day,
I have seen some fairly substantial losses with some of the listed stocks in my portfolio. I would like your advice on whether you think I should continue to hold the above or to sell , take my losses and move on. BEP.un and ZUT have just been flat, so your advice on wether to sell or hold would be great!
Thank you
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Audrey on December 02, 2016
Q: Hello Peter and Team,
On the strength of your recommendation to consider Absolute Software (see Ryan`s blog of Sept. 06),I took a 4% position on ABT; of course as always seems to be the case when I buy any stock, the SP immediately started a decline and continued to a downslide of almost 15%+. What caught my attention was the reference to growth, coupled with a healthy and sustainable dividend. As well, this was a good fit in that I did not previously own any Tech stocks. Since the blog, I have read your response to other members, that ABT should definitely be considered a good candidate for an Income portfolio. Is there any change to the thesis that, although not a near horizon event, the growth profile is still a consideration?
Thank you,
Rick.
Read Answer Asked by Rick on December 01, 2016
Q: Peter and Team, I want to choose some ETFs for my mother in-laws RRIF and LIF. My approach is to be well diversified, looking for some dividend and a little growth to achieve btwn 5 to 10% annually. I plan to select Equal weights using ZLB,ZWB, ZDV FOR Canadian content and ZLH, ZWH, ZHY, and ZGI FOR US Content. Your opinion and any pitfalls or suggestions would be apprecuated.
Thanks, Steve.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on December 01, 2016
Q: Please help me understand the growing professional advice that we avoid 'defensive' dividend payers ( REITS, Utilities, Telcos etc).
I understand there might be downward pressure on share prices if investors switch to debt instruments. But we buy 'defensive' payers because they have sustainable, and usually
growing dividends...right? If there is downward pressure on the share prices we buy more.
What is it that I am not getting?
Read Answer Asked by Frank on December 01, 2016
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