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Q: I would like a little help with my stock portfolio construction. I'm looking for guidelines for how much I should be putting into each of the 11 sectors such as banking, telecom, utilities, industrial, technology etc. including REITs. Can you give me approximations for the percentages that go into each sector for a moderate equity portfolio. Please include approximations for the aggressive and conservative portfolio too.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 14, 2022
Q: Hi. What are your recommendations for two stocks each from Canada and US that have been beaten down lately and which you think it's time to get into? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Esther on February 14, 2022
Q: I find myself In a losing position in Paypal for the second time this year, currently down 35%. I had previously taken a loss in it a few months prior.
I was considering writing it off as a loss, once more. I would use the proceeds to add to losing positions in the following: CSV/RCII/CCS.
Is this a sound idea? If you deem it to be, which of the aforementioned holding would you add to currently? Please rank if possible.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Karim on February 14, 2022
Q: I need to sell one stock from my income portfolio which is overweight financials. I am looking for steady reliable income. Growth is a bonus. Risk should be low. Between EIF, AD.UN and DIV, which one would you sell and why? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on February 14, 2022
Q: Hi group - I am a medium risk investor - Can you please give me your top picks + % weighting in the top sectors - Financial, Industrials, Materials , Energy, Health care , real estate, Tech Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terence on February 14, 2022
Q: Are you familiar with this fund despite its small size (AUM $90M)?
Asset breakdown shows 47% in term loan. Is it private debt?
It also shows 38% in cash or equivalent, not sure why it's so high? Maybe you have an explanation.

I had bond exposure that matured and like many investors, I am looking for higher yield in the fixed income portion of the portfolio. I am interested in the private debt market. I am familiar with Atrium MIC and Firm Capital and was looking for other alternatives. Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on February 14, 2022
Q: I was shocked to learn that on Feb 9,that U stated that it is Ok to Hold SIS for income & growth but not considered a need to own if there are better alternatives. Bought a few years ago @ $17.28 & went along for the ride down to some $8.65 in early 2020 and the ride up to $22 H in Sep last.On Feb 10 U provided some alternatives.Please rank them starting with best in the event that I have to switch.Txs for u usual great services & views. Btw when are U appearing on Market Call ?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 14, 2022
Q: I would appreciate your opinion on these stocks for a 10 year hold. Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 14, 2022
Q: I’m trying to understand the core business proposition of Amazon as comments on earnings were how great its last quarter was. Their online retailing is very competitive and a valuable service. But not very lucrative.
The AWS part of their business is very profitable but it would seem that it’s an oligopoly at best and subject to possible margin reduction.
Do you have any thoughts on why it’s growth and margins going forward look so attractive?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 14, 2022
Q: In my total holdings, I am very well diversified across sectors (perhaps need to increase Industrials). Specifically, in an USD RRSP acc't, I am 20% cash after some adjustments (high-grading and trimming).

In this acc't, I am considering WFG, CCJ, RIO for the thematic and fundamental merits of each of the three. Which might hold the best growth possibilities going forward and why?

My thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David C. on February 14, 2022
Q: I went back to Constellation Software’s old reports to compare results to Topicus’ current results. Constellation had similar revenue ($891m USD) in 2012 to Topicus in 2021 ($846m USD).

Here are the revenue growth rates for those years:
CSU : 15%
TOI: 50%

Here are the acquisition amounts in those years:
CSU: $141m USD
TOI: $385m USD

By the numbers, it would seem that Topicus is significantly more aggressive in terms of growth by acquisition than Constellation was when it was the same size back in 2012.
My question is can Topicus keep this rate of acquisition up over the next five years or so, or are they picking off the low hanging fruit and things will get much more difficult down the road? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 14, 2022
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