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Q: If we expect a trend towards more internet/online shopping (eg. Amazon), is there an investing opportunity in companies that provide packaging for this type of service? Personally, as I've used more online shopping, I've used Canada Post/UPS/FedEx significantly more, and I've been recycling a lot of cardboard boxes. Would CCL.B or WPK have any positive exposure to this type of trend? Any other companies that would?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 03, 2018
Q: I am going over our investments and am looking to put in a bit more zip by rearranging a few holdings in a well balanced portfolio of only stocks. In our RIFF I am considering removing 3% AW.UN and replacing with HLF. The dividends are similar and short term it looks like HLF is attracting some buying after tax loss selling and longer term corporate policy shift to efficiencies and developing more healthy products suggests a bit more potential capital gain for HLF. Please Comment on longer term risk for this change.
Read Answer Asked by joe on January 03, 2018
Q: Thank you for your kind answer to my earlier question suggesting PTE,AVO and GSY.
Any sub 5 dollar stocks, other than ECN/GUD? I bought ECN, again reading your Q&A section! GUD is above 5 bucks but bought it anyway as it was your top tax loss selling candidate.
Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on January 03, 2018
Q: Generally one can find a yield of between 4% and 6% for preferred shares and junk bonds. I am leaning towards pref shares for the higher yielding portion of my portfolio. I realize bonds are higher in the order of liquidation but there seem to be a number of higher quality pref shares that yield close to junk bond yields.
1) Do you agree with my thesis?
2) What is the lowest credit rating would you would accept for bonds and pref shares?

Thank You

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on January 03, 2018
Q: I already have a 3.9% position in KWH.UN and would like to add another 3% position in a utility. I am leaning toward AQN but worry that I am putting too much into the renewable sector. Should I be concerned and buy FTS instead for diversification purposes ? And is a 7% utility portfolio weighing appropriate ?
Read Answer Asked by Garth on January 03, 2018
Q: I want to invest in either MG or CCL.B & am leaning towards MG. Which would you suggest considering that I won't have too much in the sector[s] regardless of which stock I choose?Which is cheaper& has the most potential for growth & dividend increases?
Thanks as always for your great advice.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 03, 2018
Q: Please give me your opinion on this/MKZ.UN. It has a high dividend, and appears to have done well in 2017 and prior.

Thanks & Happy New Year
Read Answer Asked by Austin on January 03, 2018
Q: Could you please rate from best to worst. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Anne on January 03, 2018