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Q: Please provide some recommendations for quality, dividend paying stocks in the consumer staples sector that are a good buy right now.
Read Answer Asked by Ray on November 11, 2022
Q: Above are my Consumer Defensive holdings. Can you please rank in terms of Value? I want to hold only 4 consumer defensive large cap buy and hold stocks - would you replace any of these 4?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on November 07, 2022
Q: Hi Ryan, really enjoyed your presentation at the CFS this past weekend.

Using your 5 criteria: momentum, revenue growth, roe, shareholder friendly, and value-momentum; what 5 Canadian stocks would you suggest?

If possible, companies that would survive this current market stresses.

Thx

Read Answer Asked by Christopher on October 20, 2022
Q: Hi.

My portfolio analytics says I'm low on Consumer Defensive. Can you give me 1-2 Canadian stock suggestions and maybe 1-2 ETFs in the US and Canada.

Thanks,
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 07, 2022
Q: Hello Peter and company,

Aside from Costco, can you recommend other U.S. retail stocks that you like for a long term hold?

Have a great long weekend
Angelo
Read Answer Asked by Angelo on September 06, 2022
Q: I have partial positions in each, PBH at 2% and 1% in L. Which would you add to while I need to grow my Cons. Def. Would you sell L to buy more PBH or raise my position in L? I also own ATD and DOL. at full positions.

Thanks

Yves
Read Answer Asked by Yves on August 08, 2022
Q: I will have to raise cash by December 30th for a mandatory RIF withdrawal. I will sell from this group of stocks. I assume it is better to retain the stocks with the highest growth potential. So in what order would you sell?

Thanks for all you folks do. You keep me a confident DIY investor... especially during troubled times.

David
Read Answer Asked by David on July 29, 2022
Q: If you had the opportunity to invest in a couple of energy plays like ATH or TVE versus the Consumer Defensive/Cyclical like L or ATD at this recessionary like time, where would you put your money?? Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 26, 2022
Q: Can I please have your top 5 US and Canadian consumer non cyclical stock choices?
Are there any international choices as well?

Thanks so much.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on July 19, 2022
Q: What’s your outlook for SAP and is it good candidate for a defensive hold over the summer months.Maybe any other suggestions in the space…
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Sonny on June 21, 2022
Q: The brutal war in the Ukraine is expected to cause global food shortages. With the exception of fertilizers, how should a retail investor play this trade?
Thanks for your insights.
Ian
Read Answer Asked by Ian on June 13, 2022
Q: I'm hearing more and more about a looming global food crisis, largely due to the unfortunate situation in Ukraine and its impact on grain shipments. Apart from fertilizer companies, what other options do you feel would be good expressions for a global food shortage investment thesis?
Read Answer Asked by Scott on June 06, 2022
Q: Regarding the list above, could you rank them from best to worst, in terms of fundamentals and the ability to survive economic downturns.
Deduct as many credits as you wish. Many thanks for you assistance.
John
Read Answer Asked by John on May 21, 2022
Q: Hi Peter,

It looks like capitulation is nearing. There isn't anywhere to hide anymore.

Would you wait for further drops in WMT, TGT, COST, L, and PBM or is it a good time to jump in on some or all of the these names?

Can you rank the stocks in order of preference for a 3-5 year or more hold in an RRSP? Would you purchase any of the stocks for a TFSA at this time?

Thank you
Debbie and Jerry
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on May 19, 2022
Q: Please recommend, especially during this uncertain economic times, two to three Consumer Staple stocks to hold, again for longer than 5 years. My aim is 5 % yield but I do understand that yields for good quality companies are usually low. I would be happy to invest in those with really strong growth down the road. This is what I have compiled with: NWC, PBH, ATD, EMP.a, L, MRU. By all means, please include ones that you feel would serve this purpose.
Thank you again for your insight. Roger
Read Answer Asked by Roger on May 17, 2022
Q: In your answer to Denis on April 26 you mentioned some "safe holdings" when a recession threatens. What areas would you suggest and some good stocks to hold? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 27, 2022
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