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Q: I’m looking to add the equivalent of about 1 full position to consumer cyclicals.

I currently hold DHX.B (2.9%), AW.UN(3.4%), QSR(2%), CGX(2.4%). Right now I care about total returns and I lean towards profitable companies which pay, and regularly increase, dividends. I am not opposed to swapping out companies or adding in new ones though I do tend towards the buy & hold philosophy.

Your thoughts on this list, other options in the sector and where to introduce the new cash would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on December 05, 2016
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team, I need to top up my consumer discretionary holdings and already have close to full positions in the above stocks. Please recommend several possible purchases, or are there any of the stocks I already hold that could be overweight by a bit (excluding XTC)? Alternatively, since I don't have much US exposure, might there be a suitable ETF with decent growth? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on December 05, 2016
Q: I manage my husband's and my TFSA's as if they are one account so we do not duplicate the stocks in the 2 accounts and can have a reasonable size of position. We have a similar weighting of ALA, REI.UN, SIA, WSP, ZEB, BEP.UN, CGX, and HR.UN and PKI, and a double weighting of CPD and CDZ. We currently have about $110K in the two accounts and $20K of that is in cash. Can you suggest what we might add to or change in the above list, considering that we prefer income paying securities with some growth prospects and want the TFSA's to act independently of our other investments as a relatively conservative growth vehicle.
Read Answer Asked by Maria on December 02, 2016
Q: Between BCE and T, which would be your pick for growth and income, in that order? If I added CGX to the mix (recognizing it is in a different sector), where would it fit in with the other two? Please also include some rationale for your answer.
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on November 21, 2016
Q: I'm a late 20s investor looking to augment my company group retirement rrsp (invested in MF's - Index/Mawer) with individual stocks. My goal is to add positions until I'm close to the Balanced Equity portfolio.
At this time, which of the above (or another if there is a better option that I haven't listed) would be a good idea to start with? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 02, 2016
Q: I am just about to give up on Empire A. Do you think Cineplex would make a good switch in a Balanced/Income portfolio?

Or should I just bide my time as I am currently down 27% and hate to lock in the loss? Letting go is always a problem for me as I suppose it is with a lot of retail investors.
Read Answer Asked by David on October 31, 2016
Q: CGX dropped since its last Q results,but lately is turning around with announcement of acquistion of Tricorp on 9/21 & recommendation by Motley Fool that it should be part of any portfolio on 9/23.On Sep 24,TD increased its target price to $59 with a buy rating.May we have 5I's concise views.Thanks for your normal great services & views.Looking forward to seeiny Ryan on BNN on 9/30
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 26, 2016
Q: In view of the effect on the market of the unknowns coming up in the next few months - with US election and its aftermath, and good possibility of US bankrate going up in Dec. I am thinking of going defensive. I have quite a few of the stocks listed in both your Balanced and Income portfolios, could you please list for me which of these stocks you would designate as best 'defensive' - (whatever that means). Thanks again, always look forward to hearing your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on September 26, 2016
Q: In a recent member's question regarding a conservative portfolio construction you said that there are good consumer discretionary companies that are growing income and dividends. Which ones in Canada and the US would you recommend other than the auto related ones? Many thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Derek on August 18, 2016
Q: 3 excellent stocks in your potfolio.Note that recently the advances of Cgx & SJ stalled @ $52-52.50 & $50 respectively.Please explain.On the other hand,Syz took its time to break the $8 & $9 resistances,now just on top($10.08) of the $10 resistance with next resistance @ $11.It could be a multi bagger as previously suggested. Thanks for your usual great services & opinions.Looking forward to seeing Ryan,ex Vancouverite this Friday on Bnn
Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 23, 2016
Q: I am a retired, conservative dividend-income investor with a pension, CPP, annuities, and hold the following: AD, AQN, ALA, BNS, BCE, CGX, CJ, ECI, FTS, PBH, RY, TRP, WCP, WEF, WSP, Sentry Cdn Inc, RBC Cdn Eq Inc, Sentry REIT, ZLB, XIT and Fisgard Capital.

I am looking to top up my consumer stocks, already having full positions in CGX, ECI and PBH.

I am also looking to top up my industrial stocks, already having a full position in WSP and those contained within Sentry Cdn Income.

Suggestions for new holdings with a dividend > 3% please.

Thanks for your help...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on June 08, 2016
Q: When I look at the last 10 years of Cineplex data, I see a plodding yearly price increase without any particularly exciting price swings, a continuous series of modest quarterly profits with few exceptions, a series of fairly regular dividend increases - in a word DULL!

Do you think that they'll continue to be similarly dull? Can you point me to 4 or 5 companies that might be similarly dull over the next 3 to 5 years? I could use some dull (other than financials, where I'm a bit over-weight) to add to my portfolio.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on June 03, 2016
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