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Q: Why was Telus dropped from the Balanced portfolio?
At current price levels, which 3 companies in the Balanced portfolio are attractive to buy if one didn't have any?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Andie on January 09, 2018
Q: Following your balanced portfolio. still have not purchased the above stocks. Give me your top 3 from the list above in order. Have a 5 year time frame. Thanks for all your help. Is this a good time to buy?
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 09, 2018
Q: I've been a long time holder of Constellation Software recommended by you. Thank you so much.

My question is in regards to the companies that Constellation acquires. I notice only a few deals through press releases, but if I were to go into the quarterly statements I see way more companies being acquired. Why is Constellation being selective and only publishing some deals and not others? Is there a criteria for this or is it just up to them what they disclose to public and shareholders?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on January 08, 2018
Q: Your answer to Don today re the best tech stocks are CSU KXS DSG & SHOP.In today's market,please rank them,best first.Thanks for your normal great services & views,Ryan was great on BNN market call,Great answer to my Q on KWH.un resulting in price increase
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 04, 2018
Q: rather than BB what is your best bet in tech for 2018?
Read Answer Asked by don on January 03, 2018
Q: Is this a good time to buy CSU or should I wait?
And CXI, I am down 25% and waiting! Should I sell?
What is your opinion of HBF?
Happy New Year and thanks,
Connie
Read Answer Asked by Constance on January 02, 2018
Q: On December 22, 2017 the 3 stocks concerned concluded the day at $8.28, $767.34, and $68.92. I assume all should be kept for the future. Only GUD is presently is at problematic value. In agreement ?
Read Answer Asked by Serge on December 26, 2017
Q: This is a follow up to a recently answered a question about the p/e on CSU but pertains to other companies as well.

When calculating this valuation metric, is the share price in Canadian Dollars and the earnings in US dollars? Or is there an adjustment made to have the same currency in both numerator and denominator? If the currency is not adjusted then the p/e would be artificially inflated by 30% or so.
Read Answer Asked by Joel on December 20, 2017
Q: I like KXS but am concerned over its valuation. Its price is very high in comparison to other software companies. Given your past recommendations for KXS, what justifies the premium over say something like CSU?
Thanks for all you do.
Read Answer Asked by Leo on December 11, 2017
Q: Peter I have 100'000inus funds I want to invest it in Canadian companies who pay dividens in us could you suggest say 8 to 10 stocks that you would consider for this I am retired and it is for income should we go south at any time
Thank you for your advice Pat
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on November 29, 2017
Q: Hi team,

This question is probably going to highlight my ignorance in this area only, but I am going to ask it any: Would it make sense for CSU to take over DSG in a mega deal? Would there be any synergies from a friendly acquisition? If yes, why CSU is not interested in DSG? or similar large Canadian software companies?
I have both and not sure if there are any advantages in keeping both.
Your feedback and insight is much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on November 28, 2017
Q: You recently answered another question in the following words.
you may be best served by a well-diversified conservative (or even balanced) portfolio. For your equity component (what ever allocation you decide) stay focused on large-cap dividend payers and weight defensive sectors generously.

If I want to stay with Canadian stocks only, please name your top 10 stocks that would fit this bill.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on November 23, 2017
Q: Hi
I have a 7% position in CSU. Given its size now and past run up, would you suggest switching to smaller cap companies like Open Text or Kinaxis or continue to hang on?
I feel like there would be more growth opportunity in these two smaller companies.
Or would you have any other suggestions other than these three in the same space.
Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on November 16, 2017
Q: If you were to add 3 positions to a well diversified Portfolio, which of these 10 would you choose.


Thanks Valter
Read Answer Asked by Valter on November 14, 2017
Q: I am curious when CSU was acquired into the Balanced Equity portfolio. You show it as having a return of 508.75% since inception, the highest of all holdings. I have held it since April 28, 2015 and have a return of 51.67%. I try to mimic the Balanced Equity portfolio as much as I can but I know it can hardly be quite the same.
Read Answer Asked by Fred on November 09, 2017
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