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Q: Hello Peter / Ryan and Team,

Looking at COV. Seems like there is a huge difference between Shares Outstanding and Floating shares. Does this mean that there are a lot of shares locked by insiders? When are these scheduled to be able to be traded and is that a concern for the future with the stock up so much? With the large run up lately, do you still feel it is a good buying opportunity or would you wait for a pull back as the chart gives me a bit of a pause.

Thanks for all you do,

Wes
Read Answer Asked by Wes on July 10, 2018
Q: Like to know what you think about atd.b. I’am a somewhat long term investor, I consider 3 years as the beginning of a long term hold and will hold at lot longer 5+ years if the stock is performing.
I have had look at atd.b with a three year chart and seen three years ago it was at about $57 and today it was at about $57, with a high of $68 a year ago. Did the have a stock split?
I do find it hard holding this stock as I only get .70% for waiting, and I do have a hard time picking the highs and selling.
Question is I do like a combination of dividend and growth ( I’m not greedy but do like to see something in 3 years) would you hang on, or could you suggest a company with more dividend and a little more growth.
Thanks for your comments
Read Answer Asked by Brad on July 10, 2018
Q: From Zacks Equity Research:

It commonly happens in stock investing that investors miss the chance of buying winning stocks that they knew would stand out. Before they take the plunge, others get to know the hidden potential and enter into these stocks, pushing them out of reach.

So, instead of repenting, spotting the off-the-radar potential winners and immediately investing in them could be a smart decision.

One such company that looks well positioned for a solid gain, but has been overlooked by investors lately, is Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. BEP. This Utility - Electric Power stock has actually seen estimates rise over the past month for the current fiscal year by about 57.1%. But that is not yet reflected in its price, as the stock lost 2.2% over the same time frame.
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on July 09, 2018
Q: The GUD investing thesis is largely based on management including past success with Paladin. Paladin was certainly a well run company and created lots of value for shareholders so credit to management is not misplaced. But, do you think that the ultimate success with Paladin was more a function of incredibly lucky timing to have been taken out during a really crazy pharma cycle? In other words, how much credit goes to management and how much goes to a once in a generation crazy pharma cycle?
Read Answer Asked by Joel on July 06, 2018
Q: Well again getting into a mining stock is killing my portfolio. I bought TV ONLY ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO AT $1.11 only to see it now at .81. Down almost five grand in that short a period of time. Very frustrating. I don’t want to hold for three years HOPING to get back to even. If YOU owned running a portfolio would you take the rest of the money that is left and RUN somewhere else. It is in my RRSP so no tax implication.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on July 06, 2018
Q: Good day...I have great respect for your management of the balanced portfolio..my question is the addition of tsgi at a 4% position...this seems out of the ordinary for the way you run this portfolio...generally I have noticed that you start with a 2% position and then allow it to grow...I know you have a valid reason and I am asking to advance my knowledge of trading...thanks for your expert management....Gene
Read Answer Asked by gene on July 06, 2018
Q: Howdy!
I am slowly repositioning the Canadian equity portion of my RRSP portfolio to emulate your Balanced Equity Portfolio.
About 27% of my portfolio is sitting on cash right now; I do not yet own the listed companies - Are they all good to buy today? Or please rank them in order of value for purchase today versus perhaps holding off a quarter or two.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by David on July 04, 2018
Q: What are your top picks in CD and CS
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by James on July 04, 2018
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