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Q: Between these 2 stocks, they represent about 8% of my overall portfolio. Trying to bring my allocations back inline ...would you keep both ? If you had to choose which one to sell, which would it be ? FSZ/MIC
Read Answer Asked by Randy on March 11, 2016
Q: I currently hold both ZGI and BPI.UN in my RRSP.I am thinking of selling ZGI and buying more BIP.UN because of the higher yield.I realize there is more diversification from ZGI but i am concerned
with income.The share price of BPI.Un has outperformed ZGI over the last 5 years. Any thoughts are appreciated. Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on March 11, 2016
Q: I purchased ZRE a month ago at $16.90 and am up 9% for the 30 day holding. It currently makes up 1.5% of my total portfolio. I am contemplating averaging up the holding to 15 % of my total portfolio. The fixed income portion of the portfolio is 30% and ZRE would be included in the equity holdings { the remaining 70% } In your opinion would the 15% position of the total portfolio be too much concentration risk and if not what range would be reasonable? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on March 11, 2016
Q: Hi there - with the recent run up on the stock price, would you think it is okay to buy in here (closed at 52-week high of $26.88), or would you wait for a pull back? If so, what would be a good entry point. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 10, 2016
Q: The company has released it's 4th quarter results and management seems to be confident they can afford the dividend although many of the financial metrics seem to have declined. I am wondering what your thoughts are? I couldn't see a cash flow in the release.
Many thanks.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on March 09, 2016
Q: Could you please clarify the recent deal where Imperial Oil has sold its retail ESSO stations to various entitities, including PKI and ATD? In one news article, it seemed to suggest that PKI purchased all of the "On the Run" convenience stores and some of the gas stations. Howefer, in reply to a previous question, you stated that ATD had bought some of the gas stations but it would seem to me that they would want the convenience stores as well, so I am left wondering who purchased what.

Could also comment on how you see the acquistions affecting both ATB and PKI.

Thanks for the insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 09, 2016
Q: What would three of your favourite infrastructure (ports, toll roads, etc. but not engineering/construction) companies be and would you include LGT.b in that group? Thanks for your service.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 09, 2016
Q: Hi,

Since financials seem to be firming up, I would like your overall take on Morgan Stanley and if this is a good entry point. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jason on March 09, 2016
Q: I am looking at adding ATD to my consumer staples portfolio. Could you please tell me the difference between ATD.A & ATD.B. They both have the same dividend, but ATD.B share price is approximately a dollar less. Naturally I would choose ATD.B, but is that right decision. Also, do you believe there is a better company in the consumer staples sector other than Couche-Tard. Thanks for your insight … Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on March 09, 2016
Q: What is your opinion on Domtar these days, and prospects going forward for a long-term hold for dividend income? Thank you.




Read Answer Asked by Helen on March 09, 2016
Q: Over the last week or so, Mosaic has appreciated far more than Agrium (or even Potash Corp); can you explain this divergence within a sector in which, I would think, stocks would rise in-tandem? Conversely, given Mosaic's appreciation, is Agrium in some sense mis-priced?
Read Answer Asked by John on March 09, 2016
Q: Hello great team,
I own some split preferred FFN.pr.a. I am OK with 5.25% dividend and my understanding is that my principal investment and dividend are safe as long as NAV value of the unit remain above $10. Current NAV is ~$14. Are there any other risks (e.g. management) in losing my principal of $10 per preferred share other than drop in NAV value less than $10. Overall, what do you think about this preferred? DBRS rating is 4 high. The fund is managed by Qudravest Capital Management. I will appreciate any alternate suggestions to this preferred share? – I am OK with 5% return and safe principal.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tabho on March 08, 2016