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Q: Hi, with the rise in interest rates, I was expecting to see a bit more of a bounce in SLF and MFC. Currently, I have a 1% position at a much lower entry price on SLF, and about a 4.5% position in MFC. Would adding more SLF here for a longer term hold now that rates have moved up here make sense? The entire portfolio is pretty well diversified and I have time on my side.
Read Answer Asked by S on July 13, 2017
Q: Hi 5i
I am heavily in financials 32% am working to diversify in my portfolio. I have listed a number of my invested companies. Investments are in Can. Cash, TFSA & RRSP heaviest in (RRSP)
I would like to re-invest in divided stocks and 2 ETFs. can you advise which would be best replaced and list a few that are in your top considerations.
Thanks,
Scott


Thanks, Scott
Read Answer Asked by Paulette on July 04, 2017
Q: I want to add some stocks to my TFSA and would prefer to have companies with good dividends (approx. 4%) and decent capital appreciation prospects for the next 3 to 5 years. Would you have any names that fit these criteria? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Glen on July 04, 2017
Q: Hi,
I currently dont hold any tech or insurance companies. The rest of my portfolio is fairly diversified. With the recent tech pullback and also rumors of rate hikes where do you see as being a better long term investment? I like to think in terms of at least 3-5 years. All drips available will be used. Currently I have one full position worth of cash available. Am I better do you think to put it all into one or split between some? Do you see somewhere better to put the dollars to work?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by david on June 13, 2017
Q: I am very impressed with your ability to limit your balanced portfolio to 25 stocks. Currently I hold the above six stocks in the financial sector whereas you hold three. The only one with large imbedded gains is REF.UN which I have held for over twenty years. one third of our total portfolio follows your balanced portfolio. The other 2/3s is managed for us and includes a large allocation to canadian banks. I am willing to sacrifice some stability for more growth. Would you consolidate any of the above stocks to simplify the portfolio? Below is my current allocations. My bias is to keeping REF, GSY and ECN.
2.23% aif
3.16% ref
2.36% ecn
1.90% fsz
2.54% gsy
1.86% slf
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 08, 2017
Q: Hello
The following is my tfsa account
TD,CM,CAE,ATD,RY,DOL,MG,SIS,GIB,KXS
I would like to expand my portfolio by two or three stocks
What would you advise
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lucien on June 05, 2017
Q: Hi,

Of GWO, MFC & SLF, which do you prefer for total returns over the next couple of years & why?

Thanks,

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 23, 2017
Q: Can you rank the stocks best to worst in your opinion. These are the stock s that are in my Financial Services Sector. Would you add, swap or remove any of them? My portfolio holdings/thoughts are very similar to your BE Portfolio. I was thinking to remove RY. Thank you and great job.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on May 16, 2017
Q: "oK" is not exactly a ringing endorsement for SLF. Is there another name in the space, other than MFC, that you think is a better hold for a conservative investor, or should I just hang in there? thanks,
Read Answer Asked by M.S. on May 11, 2017
Q: Hello Peter,

Can you provide your thoughts on SLF latest earnings? Do you see the US weakness as something the company can manage through or is it time to make a switch to another insurer? Ideally, I would like to add to my position in this 2nd quarter in a row of weakness with the long term view of higher interest rates.

Thanks for all the great work and advice,
Angelo
Read Answer Asked by Angelo on May 10, 2017
Q: Hi, I'm looking for growth companies in the Financial sector, either Canada or US. I already have major banks covered, and not a big fan of the "payday loan" type companies that finance at very high rates such as gsy. Do you have any recommendations here, in the context of likely 2 small interest rate hikes per year in the US for the next couple of years, and generally positive economy?
Read Answer Asked by Kel on May 02, 2017
Q: My son is currently 39 years old and is trying to develop a solid diversified portfolio. All of his holdings are in his RRSP except for some money in a Tangerine International growth fund which is in his TFSA. He has some new funds to add to his holdings. Could you please recommend some companies from your model portfolios that would add more diversification to his portfolio keeping in mind his relatively long investment horizon. As always, thanks for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by Les on April 18, 2017
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