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Q: These three make up my tech sector which always seems to take the biggest hit when the market tanks like Fri. I am thinking of cutting one out. Which one would you consider to be the one prone to drop the most when the overall market behaves like this? I thought OTC would be the safest but it took the biggest hit Fri.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on September 12, 2016
Q: SPB just announced the suspension of its DRIP plan. What is rationale for any company, like SPB here, to do so?

I always thought a DRIP plan is a good way for a company to conserve/manage its cash flow while the additional share dilution is really at the expense of its existing shareholder base. Hence it is to a company's advantage to have a DRIP.

What is your view on the pros and cons of a DRIP? Please enlighten us. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on September 09, 2016
Q: Hi, probably a delicate subject but what has happened with the growth portfolio? There are some big wins, but also some big losses. Obviously, not every pick can be golden but do you not have some safeguards on your positions such as technical sell points etc?
The income portfolio is great, but it is hard to have confidence in the growth portfolio at this time to be frank.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on September 09, 2016
Q: I am trying to balance out my portfolio sector weightings and am having trouble classifying where these 3 companies should go. I have all 3 of them as "Manufacturing and/or Industrial" whereas you have BOS and MG as "Consumer Cyclicals" and BDI as "Energy". Can it be argued that these are Industrials or should I just stick with your sector classifications?
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on September 07, 2016
Q: Do you know the % of insider ownership of ABT shares. For small companies I like to have that information but couldn't find it on a company presentation. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jerome on September 06, 2016
Q: ABT: recommended in latest 5i email: I read the description of it's business and it was like reading a foreign language - I am not a technology person at all and do not buy companies I do not understand; so, please educate me.TTM PE 23, FPE 270, make no or very little money, ROE 0, CF .23, and pays a healthy dividend. I currently hold no technology other than DH if it qualifies?
Read Answer Asked by James on September 06, 2016