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Q: Is it a good time to add to utility names such as enbridge, trap, ipl, ppl. 5 year + time horizon? What is your recommended sector allocation for the averae investor ? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on January 08, 2016
Q: Should the earnings in the portfolios be a percentage instead of a dollar amount, or is there a dollar amount for the portfolios.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 08, 2016
Q: Hi

Just wondering your latest thoughts on slyce. They've announced some deals lately but seem to have cash flow issues. Still waiting to see if there will be any uptake on short form prospectus which is overdue. Im in at 17 cents But wondering if I should hold or get out and into something like DBO? Thanks so much.
Read Answer Asked by jason on January 08, 2016
Q: I trade through the National Bank and they charge $468.00 per year to use there trading platform which is market Q. Is there another platform I can use at a better price with the same advantages I have with Market Q. I know there are free platforms but to date have not found anything suitable.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 08, 2016
Q: Any idea why the price of this stock dropped 8% today ?
Read Answer Asked by Don on January 07, 2016
Q: The first reaction, for so many of us not well versed in a difficult market, is to panic. And then, this morning, I read this suggestion in one of your replies.

"But if you are not withdrawing capital from your portfolio, this is just another week in the markets."

Those words, more than anything I've read anywhere else, made the most sense to me, and put everything in perspective. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 07, 2016
Q: Could you please discuss the purpose of holding gold or gold stock(s) in a total portfolio? Is it best in a registered or unregistered account? And what would be your recommended weighting for a total portfolio? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Linda on January 07, 2016
Q: Just to add I do not recall the HORIZONS BETAPRO S&P/TSX 60 INVERSE ETF (TSE:HIX) being mentioned for us Canucks on the TSX.

It is an ETF.

It is an inverse meaning it rises when the S&P/TSX 60 falls and coversely it falls when the S&P/TSX 60 rises. Similar to the U.S's VXX.

Read Answer Asked by Stan (1) on January 07, 2016
Q: The stock is 19.40. Even if it seems 'on sale' considering recency history (last year), when oil was last at this level, the stock went as low as 8.50. Was it purely a crisis of confidence? Or, did vacancy rates increase quite a bit? Even though the yield of 6.5% looks good, the 30% exposition to Alberta is bound to show increasing vacancy rates over the the next 2 years. The chart also doesn't show much support from here. What do you think? Waiting for a few weeks shouldn't hurt right?
Read Answer Asked by Matt on January 07, 2016
Q: Hi folks,new low today for oil at $32sh/barrel but Crescent Point announced 2016 Capex plans which to me seemed pretty good;actual increase in production but reduction in costs,34% 2016 production hedged $83/barrel,and minimal exposure to Alberta.Can please get your opinion on Capex plans and company,and going forward,would cpg/t to U be a buy,hold or sell.Thanks as always
Read Answer Asked by John on January 07, 2016
Q: with the low dollar and oil with is better for the next few years vsp or vfv
Read Answer Asked by Walter on January 07, 2016
Q: Hi, thanks for your recent response. Although, it wasn't quite what I was looking for. Perhaps I should have been more clear. I understand my APPL weight is a little high, but I was really looking for a view of selling COO to buy DIS. Where do you see more upside potential in the next year or 2? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on January 07, 2016
Q: I would appreciate your opinion, may thanks for your great service!
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on January 07, 2016
Q: up 14 % again yesterday. Dundee has a 1.30 price target. Anything different 5 i sees? Gold seems to be moving a bit and CRJ has vastly outperformed the gold sector and seems to have a new very shareholder friendly management.

Thx
Read Answer Asked by blake on January 07, 2016
Q: Would you buy Apple at their new below $100 price?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 07, 2016
Q: Hi Guys

What is your take on Atrium Mortgage at this time

Thanks Mike B
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 07, 2016
Q: I received this message today and wonder if you can explain its meaning more fully please. I hold the stock and debentures. Thank you.


Constellation Software Inc. Announces Rating Assignment by Fitch
Jan 06, 2016 01:44 pm | Scott Denneny

Toronto, Ontario – January 6, 2016 – Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) announced today that Fitch Ratings has assigned the Company a long-term issuer default rating of `BBB-´with a Stable Rating Outlook. Fitch’s assigned rating and outlook for the Company does not reflect any credit risk from the Total Specific Solutions (TSS) entities, other than obligations related to the TSS minority owner’s put options.

Fitch has also assigned individual ratings to the Company’s unsecured subordinated floating rate debentures, Series 1, and $300 million revolving credit facility as follows:

Unsecured subordinated floating rate debentures, series 1 `BBB-´
Revolving credit facility `BBB´
About Constellation Software Inc.



Read Answer Asked by Ann on January 07, 2016
Q: Hi Peter and team,
I'm looking at gaining specific exposure to four new "industries" with promise, Driverless car technology, Drone technology, vape industry and the marijuana business (Canada). Although all are in their early stages, I would like to acquire quality positions for the long term. I realize there is significant risk at the early stage and would be interested in owning the best part of each industry, i.e. technology, rights, patents etc. I'm very interested in how you would approach this question.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 07, 2016