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Q: The markets have had quite a run and I am considering the manner in which I can protect the bulk of those gains. Although I acknowledge and understand that market timing doesn't work, intuitively given the extent of the market run, the odds of a pullback must be greater and therefor are not some hedging strategies prudent at this juncture? How can I hedge those gains in a self directed account with a mix of registered and taxable accounts, the bulk being in taxables which have in certain securities significant gains? Thx
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on February 23, 2017
Q: Just joined and will be slowly adopting your balanced equity model portfolio.

I am heavily overweight in financial ( 25%) and energy ( 19%) and have very low exposure to tech ( 2%). Which 1 or 2 of the tech stocks currently in your portfolio/research would be best to add at this point in time. I will probably drop each by about 5% to get 10% into the tech stocks you suggest as a first move.

Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 23, 2017
Q: Hi there. I'm heavily invested in financials,tech and industrials. So far so good. I don't have any defensive stocks such as gold and silver as I tend to be more of higher risk investors. What do you recommend as far as % of position in Gold/Silver sector? Do you recommend positions in this sector regardless of where the market is?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 23, 2017
Q: Can you give me your opinion on CPX recent earnings?

Comment on the plant purchases they made.

Do you believe spot price for electricity in Alberta will go up from current (no pun intended :) 23$ per mWh?

I have held this stock for over 5 years but it has been much more volatile than say a Fortis utility.

I wonder if they have turned the corner in terms of volatility.

Thank you for your helpful comments.

Best regards
Stephane

Read Answer Asked by Stephane on February 23, 2017
Q: Small caps REALLY seem to be moving, many which I own from your growth portfolio. For example, PLI, IRD, PHO, CRH, ECN, TNC, GUD, SVI, and ITC. Is it the individual stories for each stock that is pushing prices up, or do you see a larger rotation into small caps? Do you feel their is still value in the names above and in small caps in general?

Regards,

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 23, 2017