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Q: Hello 5i
My main question is similar to a previous one.
We have 2 RRSP, 2TFSA, 1 non-registered, 1 non-reg. corporate accounts. We are presently with a full service broker(approx. 140 positions), but will be transferring to a discount broker. We are now taking income, mostly from the corporate account.
1)Would you suggest treating them as one when we build our new portfolio?
2)Our intentions are to have 30-35 positions. Is there a point where spreading over too many different accounts can make the portfolio less effective?
Thank you in advance, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William on January 06, 2017
Q: I am interested in purchasing the above securities, but currently only have the capital for one. Without regards to sector exposure, can you please rank the three in terms of potential from current price levels ?

Thanks

KR
Read Answer Asked by Karim on January 05, 2017
Q: Income investments - preferred shares
On Jan 4, you posted an answer for an income investor, expressing approval of ZPR (BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF). I am somewhat cynical about preferred shares, their being subject to the interest rate sensitivity of bonds, lacking the upside of common stock and generally lacking a fixed redemption date or any other assurance of capital preservation. I wonder whether, even on a reset date, they would necessarily trade at their face value. If I am right, I can't understand in what circumstances they would be suitable (without fixed redemption or as an interest-rate play with a high coupon). What am I missing?
Read Answer Asked by Carl on January 05, 2017
Q: Hi Peter, Can we request to please include top 5 buys in each portfolio along with monthly portfolio reports. This will help us in directing new money.
Also, do you think there is strong case of putting new money into stocks within coverage summary that have high ratings but has dropped over last 12 months . Like ABT, BOS, ENGH etc. Since they have a good rating ( B or over ) are these good candidates for rebound or would rating may be slashing once the review comes up.Thanks
Read Answer Asked by RUPINDER on January 04, 2017
Q: Hello,
Looking for a suggestion on a new name to add to RDSP portfolio. Prefer individual stocks over ETFs. Currently approximately equal weight: AAPL, BNS, CXI, GUD, KXS, NFI, PBH, SHOP, SIS, TOY, and cash. Looking for a portfolio addition to invest the cash in. Time frame is: 4 year old beneficiary withdrawing at age 50+. Current names reflect risk tolerance, and plan is to diversify with names as new money is added to the account
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Thanks
John
Read Answer Asked by John on January 04, 2017
Q: WORKING ON GETTING THE SECTORS BALANCED--HAVE 3 UTILITIES AND ONLY ONE TEL COM--WANT TO ADD SEVERAL THOUSAND TO EACH SECTOR---WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST?
THANKS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
Read Answer Asked by peter on January 04, 2017
Q: Earlier today part of your reply to a security question was: "On any account there is, at first, insurance protection through the Canadian Investor Protection Fund, up to $1 million". What is an account? At TD they breakout you account into tfsa, rrsp, us, and Canada. Are these each individual accounts? As well you can have another account number with a similar breakdown. Would that account be covered by a separate $1,000,000 insurance? Would it then be wise to open another account at another broker, if you liquid assets exceed $1,000,000. Thanks, Mark
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 04, 2017
Q: I contacted you with a question regarding TCS yesterday and haven't heard anything yet. I will ask the question again in case it got lost in the New Year mail. TCS was a BNN recommendation in mid-2016 in the $10.80 range. Shortly after the recommendation it began trading in the $9 range and basically hasn't done much since. Is there issues with this company? A short note on SHOP - when I see a big drop like the big drop recently I think of Concordia which I had at over $100 and ended up selling at $12. I am concerned that things can happen like that again. Thank you. Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 03, 2017
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