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Q: Auto Industry
Supposedly a good time to invest in the auto industry is when the economy is coming out of recession and interest rates are low: at time when people haven't been buying cars, but soon will. (Which sounds like where we are now, right ??)

But a lot of financial commentators are saying that it is "too late in the cycle" to invest in autos. Is there in fact a "cycle" or is this phrasing just another way of saying "car sales are slow right now" ?

When do you think auto sales will pick up ?
Read Answer Asked by Don on January 25, 2018
Q: I have a question about Gold. Specifically I would understand gold to a be good risk hedge against rising interest rates. Looking to take a position in one or more gold companies with some potential for growth....any suggestions would be appreciated. Maybe a couple higher risk small caps and also some big players....Gold Corp seems like they are doing well recently.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on January 25, 2018
Q: Thanks for your recent reply -- but I think my question was misunderstood.

While I thank you for the recommendations on SQ, CGNX and ALGN, they are all in the Technology sector, which is something I would like to move away from at this time.

Even if I retain a 5% position in Netflix, Nvda and Shopify, that would bring me to a 15% in my portfolio, which I think 5I suggests should be a good enough weighting at this time.

Could you please provide a few names, with good growth, outside of tech? Your favourites?

Please deduct as many points as is required -- as I've got lots in store. : ) Sorry for being such a pest, but I suppose my first question was misunderstood?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on January 25, 2018
Q: My TFSA Account is primarily made up of the stocks indicated above. In 2017, my net performance was around 2.8%. Would you provide suggestions for a growth stock with reasonable valuations that might help boost performance in 2018 and advise on a reasonable price for point of entry? Also, are there stocks that I hold that you view as a trade at this point with the goal of achieving a reasonable return with moderate risk?
Read Answer Asked by Rossana on January 25, 2018
Q: Hello
My question is related to the vastly discounted price that Canadian oil companies are able to achieve for their product, with many analysts indicating they need to get it to either or both coasts so it can be sold for a better price. I would think that the rail companies are probably getting some of the oil to the coasts, and have to potential to move greater volumes even if more costly than pipelines. Are CNR or CP in the position to benefit form this need to move the oil to 'tide water'?
Thanks,
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on January 25, 2018
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