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Q: Cathedral Energy Services (CET) and Enterprise Group (E)

The above two companies are two very small contrarian bets on a recovery in the energy market within my portfolio that are becoming smaller everyday. I am looking at consolidating the two holdings into a single one. Cathedral seems to have smart management, communicates well with its shareholders and is working on managing their balance sheet during the downturn. On the other hand, Enterprise has had some recent "C" suite insider buying. Should I maintain both positions, or consolidate into one? If I consolidate into one, which one do you like better and why?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by WAYNE on May 26, 2016
Q: Morning,

Just a question regarding how you determine returns for the model portfolios. Is it based on time weight return (Modified Dietz method), or is it a money weighted return (XIRR).

I'm trying to figure out how to determine my returns on my own portfolios, and have been using XIRR since the beginning, which do you use or suggest for a DIY investor?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Sarj on May 25, 2016
Q: On Ron's question about short interest on CXRX, it is important to note the settlement date on the website is May 13. This is the same day Concordia released first quarter earnings and then the stock price has increased significantly. I suspect there was some short covering and the next update to the website for short interest will be key.
Read Answer Asked by James on May 25, 2016
Q: This question is about portfolio construction and geographical equity allocation. I am attempting to diversify my equity holdings across Canadian, U.S., International, and Emerging Markets.

How do I treat a company that has global operations, such as BEP.un?

BEP.un receives 25% of its revenue from Canada, 50% from the U.S., 5% from developed International markets, and 25% from Emerging Markets.

Should BEP.un "count" as a 100% Canadian holding because it trades on the TSX, or should I proportion my holding in BEP.un across the 4 geographical regions according to their respective revenue percentages? (Or is there an even better way to approach this?)

Thanks again for this great website and service!
Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on May 25, 2016
Q: BPO.PR.H Called their pref today and am sitting on 8% cash what would you suggest I move into ,
Regards Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on May 25, 2016
Q: Hi guys, I apologise for beating this topic to death but at what percentage of the float do investors start to worry when a stock is being shorted.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by ron on May 25, 2016
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