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Investment Q&A

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Q: of the stocks listed can you please rank in order from 1st to last for adding to at this time as I have some cash to add to these stocks that I currently own.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked on November 15, 2018
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

It definitely has been a wild ride on the markets recently. Thanks for your messages about taking a measured approach during times like this. The portfolio approach definitely works, as the valuations are not swinging as much as if I had only a few stocks.

That said, I have set aside cash for times like this and I am trying to figure out what to buy. I follow the balance portfolio model and have some stocks from the growth portfolio added to the mix. Would it be a good time to add to one or all of my positions to PBH or KXS or BNS?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Marvin on November 14, 2018
Q: I had a half position in Loblaws before the Weston spinout, so now I have a tiny position in Wn. I'd welcome your thoughts as to how best to proceed. Do I dump Wn and build L to a full position or fill out Wn to a second half position?

(Supplemental info: If you looked at my full portfolio, you would likely say I am rather long on banks and utilities and short on consumer stocks, though I do have some ATD.b and ADW.a. However, I am about to retire, so I am keen on fairly reliable dividends.)
Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 13, 2018
Q: It seems Cdn/US markets have reached a very high valuation for many stocks/sectors and investors are trying to find a reason (minor earnings miss etc) to get out of the market and build some cash positions. Interest rates will still go up and it will add more pressure along with all other uncertain factors which would lead to more panic selling and high volatility in the markets. Worst case scenario the markets will collapse considering the 10 year bull market run and tightening liquidity, lower stock buyback etc. Keeping this theory in mind is it a good idea for small investors like some of us 5i subscribers to build at least 30% cash and stay invested in defensive sector stocks like Utilities, REIT, FInancials and Staples instead of buying on dips in Tech, cons disc, Industrials sectors. Last few days many solid companies in 5i portfolios in Industrials, CYcylical sectors have sold off due to minor earnings miss. We can re-deploy the cash once the interest rates stop increasing and the market buy signals are positive in 2019. Would like to get your opinion and recommendation on this thought assuming smart money has started getting defensive and getting ready for next fall/recession.

Thanks
NInad
Read Answer Asked by Ninad on November 12, 2018
Q: Hi Peter/Ryan
I am in the dog house on listed stocks in my registered accounts (RRSP/TFSA/RESP). For TOY and TSGI , I will wait for your review in Q&A section. As part of cleaning up portfolio would you keep these or if not then replace with which stocks? Money requirement and risk is not an issue.

Value your opinion. Thanks


Read Answer Asked by S on November 08, 2018
Q: PHO really missed the boat. Have a small position. Is it best to move on, hold or buy a bit more on the downturn. As I watch the questions pass by, I sense there are many big misses -- RHT, TSGI, NFI and quite a few more. Are you doing something different in your analysis that might account for this? Sorry for being a bit negative but some of the shine might be coming off.
Read Answer Asked on November 08, 2018