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Q: I was wondering if you could clarify some terminology. When balancing a portfolio you talk about the industry you have for example Consumer Cyclical, and Consumer Defensive. Yet when reading up on stocks listed these 2 terms are not used. Terms often used are consumer discretionary, consumer non cyclical and consumer staples.
Does Consumer Cyclical = Consumer Discretionary
Consumer Defensive = Consumer Non Cyclical and Consumer Staples
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 15, 2024
Q: I've been looking at both of these companies but can only add one. BLDR seems to have a better performance looking backwards but you seem to like AXON better looking forwards. Can you tell me which one you like better and why, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on February 15, 2024
Q: If this is too broad a question, please feel free to decline. If you were to start from scratch today, with a goal of maximizing total return at 10 years regardless of income/growth/dividends/distributions etc., which stocks would be on your list?
Read Answer Asked by Sam on February 15, 2024
Q: If you had $27,000 in a Canadian rrsp and currently no holdings, what are the top 5 holdings you would buy? What do you think would be a decent purchase price? Would you jump in or stagger the purchases?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on February 15, 2024
Q: On Jan. 22 you wrote, "The 12-month payout ratio is 28%, and PEY is in good financial shape." On Feb. 14 you wrote, "BUT...its nine-month 2023 payout ratio was 101%. Its balance sheet is OK."

I am confused by these seemingly contradictory statements. Can you please clarify regarding the payout ratio and the health of the balance sheet?

It seems as if I am a bit of a sucker for high yields and have been burned by Birchcliff in 2023 (though still a holder), and do not want to suffer the same fate with my recent purchase of Peyto.

Thank you as always for your expertise.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on February 15, 2024
Q: What happened to the forums???? I logged on this evening and headed for the Forums link at the top of the page, and it's no longer there! Maybe a glitch? Logged out, logged back in again - same thing, no Forums!!!!
Read Answer Asked by chris on February 14, 2024
Q: Good afternoon,

Looking for a list of companies with safe , growing dividends and potential for some capital gain - Cdn or American.

Thank you,
Brad
Read Answer Asked by Brad on February 14, 2024
Q: Greetings — Today, (Feb 14/24) Goldmoney amended the terms of it NCIB to allow the company to purchase more of its own shares, from 592,058 shares to 744,536 shares.

My question: Once the company acquires any given number of its own shares, are those XAU shares cancelled (which could increase EPS) or retained as treasury stock?

Thanks for your fine service.
Read Answer Asked by William on February 14, 2024
Q: I need to trim my holding in CRWD. What are the 3 top tech names outside of the mega caps you would consider as a replacement?
Thanks, Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on February 14, 2024
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