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Q: I am thinking of deploying the new 2016 TFSA contribution. Currently, the account has some familiar names: AVO, DR, ESL, GUD, PHM, RUS, SGY, SYZ and WIN. Would you please give me a suggestion as which one(s) to add to at this time? Any that you would suggest dropping? The objective, of course, is to grow this fund as aggressively as possible, as it is a small part of my overall portfolio.

Thanks for your excellent service, especially in this trying time,

Bob.
Read Answer Asked by Lynn on January 22, 2016
Q: I regards to your comments on aw strategy to use only beef raised with out steroids hormone is true however as a retired beef producer I don't believe you can buy beef to day, with steroids and hormone enhancement . I believe that left the industry years ago and the growth enhancement been replaced with genetics .there are calves being born today that have a 4 plus pound a day rate of gain far exeding any artificial enhancement .
I would invest in aw for the financials but to get wrapped up in adds I wonder if that is the right course
Read Answer Asked by Stan on January 22, 2016
Q: For a young couple just starting TFSA with $5,500.00 each
I was thinking for the total $11,000
20% xbb
30% xic
40% xsp
10% vee
Please advise if there is a possible better alternate
For a smaller portfolio should one consider individual stocks
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 22, 2016
Q: dear 5i team: can you tell me what happens if i do not tender ? does cos still survive? and also could you advise ? I am considering taking a 45% loss on cpg and purchasing xeg do you think this could be a better way to hope to recover my loss? or what? thanks for input Larry; if possible as an add to my previous question would a switch from cpg at a 45% loss to rus be a better bet to regain this loss than xeg? thanks Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on January 21, 2016
Q: Aside from Whitecap Resources, the two hardest hit stocks in your balanced portfolio YTD are Stella Jones and Enghouse. I know Enghouse was highly priced, but are there other reasons why these two have been hit harder than others? I would have thought SJ would be a fairly conservative, low beta stock insulated from world problems, including oil. Is this likely to continue or is this a buying opportunity? Do you regard Enghouse as still being highly priced after its 20% fall?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 21, 2016
Q: I hold a position in General Motors (GMM.U) that trades on the TSX in US funds. I have been thinking of selling my holdings and I'm wondering if it is a good time or if I should hold on? I bought the stock in early 2014 and since then the price has dropped from $36 to $29.5. Due to the exchange rate I am still ahead.
What are your thoughts on GMM.U?
Read Answer Asked by Giovanni on January 21, 2016
Q: How do you feel about Vet and Arx maintaining their dividends going forward.
Read Answer Asked by terrance on January 21, 2016
Q: I thinking of buying Evert for long term hold. It has come down and pays a good dividend. Evert would approx. 4% of my portfolio. Is it a good and well manage company?

Thank
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 21, 2016
Q: For a conservative income investor looking for more diversification, do you think that Chemtrade's sector and specific product lines are an appropriate choice in current economic conditions? I would be adding to a current holding in Chemtrade.
Read Answer Asked by Carl on January 21, 2016
Q: Can you explain how this company makes money, and if its yield is sustainable? Thanks Cameron.
Read Answer Asked by CAMERON on January 21, 2016
Q: What are your thoughts about BAC's current valuation and why it is underperforming on a day when the market is moving up?
Thanks for all your work.
Read Answer Asked by Rudy on January 21, 2016
Q: Your opinion please on Chesswood in light of its recent sale of EcoHome Financial Inc. subsidiary to Dealnet Capital Corp.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on January 21, 2016
Q: Please comment on the results from CP. the market does not seem to like them.
HOw do you feel about the attempted take over of Norfolk southern?
Is the fall in price justified? At what point would you consider CP a good buy?
Thankyou.
Read Answer Asked by maida on January 21, 2016
Q: Stocks in my Industrial sector are: ATA, BOS, CJT, DRT, XTC, KBL, LNR, WSP. (BOS, DRT & LNR as very small positions). I have some cash as a result of selling BIN yesterday and would appreciate your thoughts on how to re-deploy it in the same sector, either by purchasing different or adding to currently held stocks. Also, if you feel any of my existing stocks should be sold & replaced.
Ryan's article this morning was a good read. Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on January 21, 2016
Q: Hello Peter,
Any idea why Newalta is surging higher for the last two days. I have not seen any news to reflect such increases. Could it be due to Progressive Waste Solutions ticking higher and Newalta being possible takeover? Also, would you consider adding to Enb, BAM, and Banks as 5 year holds? My weights for ENB, Banks, etc are greater than 5% but given the dividends, it is enticing to increase the weights for monies needed 5 years down the road(RRSP etc). Much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on January 21, 2016
Q: When CSE is taken out, what will happen to CSE.PR.A, will it be redeemed at PAR?
Thanks
Cec
Read Answer Asked by Cecil on January 21, 2016
Q: Hello, would you recommend this fund over HFR? VSB has a management fee of .10 vs. .40 for HFR, and VSB has lower mer as well. Is one lower risk than the other? I have a fair bit of cash and wish to "park it" in a low risk bond fund. Thank you. Bill.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on January 21, 2016
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