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Q: Hello team,

What would you suggest for water and solar themes. I have looked at XYL and SolarEdge (SEDG). I am looking for GREAT companies with low debt and good management and positive shareholder history. What do you think of these two companies. I welcome any other suggestion you might have for better plays out there and for a very long term hold.

Thanks a lot as always for your great work.
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on February 16, 2018
Q: SNY (not in your database) recently reported a poor quarter and so-so guidance. On the other hand, the P/E is now less than 12x, the dividend is substantial, and the pipeline should be broad enough to protect against single-drug risk. My sense is that it's long-term-investable, but less attractive than other beaten-down pharma blue-chips (say, LLY); your opinion?
Read Answer Asked by John on February 16, 2018
Q: I just read a contrarian report on Seeking Alpha regarding these two companies. Can you comment on the debt levels of each and their respective survivability in a prolonged long low price nat gas environment. In an RRSP, could they be considered decent ‘flyers’ for a small (1%) stake?

DON
Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 16, 2018
Q: Hi,
This is a follow up to your answer regarding my original question on Feb 14th regarding ETFs in the US Aerospace and Defense sector. Your answer focused my attention on the expense ratio as the main factor in choosing among ETFs with a similar theme, and you offered that 5 year average returns should also be considered. However, I am wondering if the dividends paid should also be a part of the decision? If yes, then as a general rule, ETF dividends would be considered only if all else is equal? Between the three ETFs, PPA pays .2504, XAR pays .0938 and ITA pays .3205. All are listed as quarterly payments. Thanks for helping out with my learning curve!
Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on February 16, 2018
Q: Is this a good Div ETF US oil/gas energy distribution to remain in? I am down a bit on currency slide in MAV so wish to remain hoping for a lower CAD or simply to remain bec of 8.19% Div, would appreciate your comment
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on February 16, 2018
Q: Happy Valentines to all.
Cognex has been dropping and or rocky over the last few months. I know they report tomorrow. I own it and like it but would like your suggestions on buying more, shaving, or just holding for know? Do you have more insight as to their reporting tomorrow? I have a full weight but am not adverse to going a bit higher.
Thanks for keeping us on track during this volatile time. cheers
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on February 14, 2018
Q: Hi,
I am thinking that the recent drop may present an opportunity to enter into the US Aerospace & Defense sector at a bit of a discount. Is it better to use ETFs, or choose one or two top rated stocks? I don't know how you compare the costs of ETFs and could use a primer on what to look for / what to avoid when considering them, as I mostly use stocks or debentures.
As always, we appreciate you're thoughts and insight.
Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on February 14, 2018
Q: Hi,

I've been watching this stock for quite some time and recent earnings seem to be well received, with other followers seeing significant upside. I know it's a US company, but your quick opinion (management performance, upside potential and timeframe) would be appreciated along with why their product seems so good?
Cam.
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on February 14, 2018
Q: Is Broadcom still a Singaporean company today? There has been reports in the news media around November 2017 that Trump announced "he" is moving it back to the USA. I hold a significant position in my RRIF. If it is a USA company today, I will have to pay U.S. estate taxes if I die. I will need to sell my position before that happens. Can you look into it's current home country? Is there a reliable website I can go and check the home country of Broadcom from time to time? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ford on February 14, 2018
Q: In your response to a previous question, I looked at ANET and am certainly impressed with it...I have a scoring process I use to assess stocks and it scored in the top three along with Kinaxis and Facebook.

However, it also has a short life as a public stock and has not been through a downturn. I'm less concerned about what the stock price would do through a serious downturn and more interested in management's ability to manage through it and for their product to remain in demand.

What are your thoughts on management and product "stickiness"/uniqueness? Who, on their board has lots of experience and respect?

Thx,

Cam
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on February 14, 2018
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