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Q: I have all these stocks in my non-registered account, I have some money to deploy. My two smallest holdings are CP and WCN, should I add to either one or would you suggest a new stock?
Read Answer Asked by Dorothy on May 02, 2019
Q: Hi,
Looking to decrease the number of holdings in the above listed stocks. Which 2 would you sell?
Thank you,
Brent
Read Answer Asked by Brent on April 18, 2019
Q: I own several Canadian stocks in my TFSA that pay dividends in USD. Are the dividends eligible for the Canadian dividend tax credit?
Read Answer Asked by Camille on April 17, 2019
Q: Hi 5i:

I have a full position in KXS. Looking to add one of the above as a full position. Which one would you recommend and why?

Thanks,

Docsinc
Read Answer Asked by Tom on March 28, 2019
Q: I am interested in adding one more E Sports company to my portfolio. I already own NVDA and OTEXT. Which would you choose, EA or ATVI? Or, if there is another that you would recommend instead?
Thanks for your great service....
Jen
Read Answer Asked by Jennifer on March 28, 2019
Q: Gentlemen Good Morning
Your answer today about dividends in US$
"Holding US-dollar dividend companies inside a US account saves this fee, and we would prefer to see them held in a US dollar account"
Not always thru unfortunately.
At NBDB, if you have CSU, FNV, OTEX, NTR in US account the fees fx/x conversion are double, because NBDB said it receive dividends in Ca$ from their agent (or custodian). I will complain to the Ombudsman.
At Scotia-ITrade they said the dividends are in Canadian by default because its a Canadian corporation, but they deny that dividends are payed in US$. The agents don't understand (or not competent)
At BMO said they dividends as paid in US$ if the stock is in US account, I feel some uncertainty on this answer but maybe true
VB said "This will only happen for two reasons at Virtual Brokers. First, if you do not have an U.S. side open in your account. Second, if the company trades on Canadian exchanges and pays the dividends in U.S. dollars we convert it to Canadian". Its clear. The G&M gives to VB best discount broker.
Best Regards.
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on March 26, 2019
Q: Looking to add a Canadian tech stock to my TFSA for a long term hold.
Please rate the companies listed beginning with your best pick.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Larry on March 22, 2019
Q: I was considering selling Enghouse based on the most recent earnings report and buying either Shopify or Open text.
Read Answer Asked by David on March 12, 2019
Q: In a post last week you noted that OTEX insiders own 2.2% of the company. This does not appear to be a significant amount. Thus, I was a little concerned to see that OTEX made the top 5 list for net insider selling on the Canadian Insider website, with over 200,000 shares sold. Do you think there is reason to be concerned?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on March 11, 2019
Q: Good Morning,

What would be your top 2 or 3 picks for cloud space investments in the USA and Canada?

Thank you!
David
Read Answer Asked by David on March 08, 2019
Q: Hi,
I have approx 10% weight in these in a long term RRSP following your porfolios(Only 1% WN as spin off)
I have about $!0,000 to add. What are your thoughts?
Add to a few laggards or add new?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 08, 2019
Q: At the present time I have a full position in Kinaxis, Constellation Software, and Shopify.
All 3 are in a non registered account. CSU and SHOP have done very well but KXS has been falling over the past year and I was wondering about selling it and buying one of the other 4 that I have listed. I am looking only at growth over the next one to two year time period. My risk tolerance is moderate to high. Which one would you suggest and why. Or would you just stay with Kinasix. Please deduct as many credits as you see fit. Thank you, Ian
Did
Read Answer Asked by Ian on March 05, 2019
Q: At the present I have a full position in SHOP and CSU. I would like to add another full position to my technology sector. Which to the above 5 stocks would you suggest for
growth only for a 1 to 2 year holding. My risk tolerance medium high. Could you please rank them from most growth to lowest growth and your reasons. Please deduct as many credits as you see fit.
Thank you Ian

Read Answer Asked by Ian on March 05, 2019
Q: I seem to never take profits in my non-registered account. I currently have an unrealized gain of +69.48% on OTEX. Do you think it's wise to take all or some profits? (I do have losses in 2018.) If I sell OTEX, what is are some good growth stocks with solid financials and good growth prospects. (I happily own CSU in may TFSA.)
Read Answer Asked by Helen on March 04, 2019
Q: Two part question, deduct as necessary. Canadian Portfolio slightly tilted towards growth and not needing funds for long time. Looking to add one Industrial name to compliment WSP and PEO (if considered an industrial). Was thinking maybe NFI but would be interested in any other suggestions.

Also looking to add a tech name to compliment KXS, and OTEX. Having a hard time finding something different that could be a core holding for long term, only criteria would be that i am not interested in PHO.
Read Answer Asked by justin on February 20, 2019
Q: I currently own CLS in a RRSP account and wonder if I should sell this stock ? If so would you buy OTEX or ET or maybe both.I have 6 years before retiring. I do hold KXS already.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked on February 19, 2019
Q: Have $4000 to add to my RRSP - currently have BCE, T, TD, BNS, AQN, ENB, SIS, PFE - can you recommend a 3-5 companies I can take a look at ?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on February 14, 2019
Q: My sons who are in their 20's currently hold TXF in their TFSA's. Do you think OTEX would be a better fit in a TFSA as they will not need these funds for a very long period.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 13, 2019
Q: I have CSU, KXS, CSCO, QCOM + PHO (small position) IT companies that make 10% of my portfolio. I am planning to increase the IT portion to 15-20% by adding 2-3 more IT companies. Is it OK to increase the IT portion now or wait? Which one should I add, delete or swap (both US and CAN companies)? Can you please rank the above-mentioned companies? I am looking for good companies with top management but not risky small cap companies.
Read Answer Asked by Dev on February 12, 2019