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Q: I bought Blackberry on the way down over the past few weeks to average down cost per share and thus my potential loss if the $9.00 per share offer worked out. We now know the sale to Fairfax didn't happen. Would it be wise for me to now sell all of my stock, and wait 30 days to get the tax loss, and re-evaluate at that time if I even dare to entertain owning shares in Blackberry ever again? Surely even if Mr Chen is a miracle worker it would be unlikely to happen that fast. comments please
Read Answer Asked by john on November 05, 2013
Q: I'm curious of your thoughts on a base for Blackberry. I understand the company does not have a direction, but I am curious as to your calculations to it's "true" base, based on assets and market position. At some point there is a line that if it goes below, it makes sense to invest I would think? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Philip on November 04, 2013
Q: BB

I see that TD Waterhouse has a Book Value on BB @ $18.89 - shares closed @ $9.30 today. Does Book Value mean that if the company was sold it's assets would be worth $18.89/share. If that is the case wouldn't it be a good idea to keep my shares and hope for either a big turn around or a sale. BB is 2% of my portfolio.

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Craig on July 24, 2013
Q: Peter,

Curious for your thoughts on RIM as a small speculative / 'gamble' buy at these current levels? Nothing wild, just a 2-3% holding for 1-2 years as they figure themselves out... my train of thought is that this company will either: 1. miraculously make it, 2. Become a best in class software company, or 3. Breaks it apart and sells everything. Any scenario should equate to more than $10.66 / share for investors, no? These markets seem to overreact on everything these days, and I’m thinking the same may have occurred here, or do you think there will be a better entry point in the next 90 days? Thanks!

Ray
Read Answer Asked by Ray on July 02, 2013
Q: My TFSA doesn't have enough cash yet to diversify. I decided to use a broad index ETF to diversify 75% of the account and to specify a single stock for the remaining 25%.

I feel that an investor has a moral responsibility to buy specific stocks based on merit and not just indexes. As the portfolio grows I'll be able to diversify later and add a variety of specific stocks.

I just joined 5I reseach this evening and I've got 75% invested in a ETF covering the Canadian market as a whole (VCE - FTSE Canada Index) with the remaining 25% invested in Blackberry (BB). I plan to select from your "A" stocks in small and midcap companies to replace Blackberry if it becomes overvalued.

I can afford to lose the money in my TFSA but hope to build a TFSA that can withstand rough waves. Is this a reasonable plan and how should I go about selecting from your lists to replace Blackberry when the time comes? Should I replace it with one of your picks now?

Thanks for being there to help - I look forward to your answer - Doug
Read Answer Asked by Doug on April 05, 2013
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