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Q: My RIF contains FTS, AQN, EIF, KXS, ENGH, IPL as well as XLF, VWO, & KRE US ETFs. I have held ENGH since 2012 & IPL since 2009 for a large CG of nearly $400K. With the somewhat flattening of these 2 over the past 2yrs. I was thinking of selling at least 50% of each. I have somewhat resisted this move over the past year simply based on overall excellent results as well as the high quality of each company. However, it may or may not be time to lighten up & add some new diversity. If you agree with this change, I would have approx. $200K to invest in at least 6 new equities & would appreciate your recommendations. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 21, 2017
Q: I have owned WEF since late 2014 and am, effective today, back to even par (if you include dividends). Their recent report showed good metrics, but I am wondering about the impact of the SLA negotiations vs the soon-to-be-imposed CVD and AD duties. Some would say we might be better off just paying the duties. At least that gives us some certainty. WEF is in a bit of a different boat than its peer group, since only a very small portion of their exports are SPF softwood-related. I believe < 15% of their exports are duty-related, due to either their species (eg: cedar) or higher value products.

What are your thoughts - keep or move on? Is this likely to be dead money until the SLA is resolved or is the CVD-AD duties going to provide some short term certainty? I am paid to wait via the nice dividend.

Thanks...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 21, 2017
Q: Good Morning all,

Question regarding Russel Metals latest results, could you comment please? Also when I look at my sector allocation, it comes up as Basic Materials because of Steel...should I leave it there or move it elsewhere? Could it be more considered Industrial (even somewhat Energy given its customer base)? thoughts please & Thanks in advance!
Read Answer Asked by Stephane on February 21, 2017
Q: Peter, I am going to provide my daughters (18 & 19) with $5,000 to start their TFSA's. The amount is not large enough to have a portfolio and I have read your answers on this type of question. However, I am thinking of a EFT for the S&P 500 rather than the Canadian index which is too focused on Financials and Energy. As their expenses will be in Canadian $, I would like your recommendations for a hedged EFT. Should I add a small position in SHOP, etc?
Read Answer Asked by stephen on February 21, 2017
Q: Hi i5
My wife and I are 59 years old and semiretired
Are pension income is enough to fund are day to day life , we have some investment
Income that is used for travel and any extras that come up.
In that investment we have about 25 % in bond funds (pmmo005) 20 % cash
And the balance in Canadian and American equities .
On Bnn market call many analysts are saying bonds are not the best investment in
today's market of raising interest rates . Would you recommend selling or reducing the bond portion of portfolio .
Thanks for the help
Sam
Market
Read Answer Asked by Sam on February 16, 2017
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