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Q: Hi, for a 30 year old person with a 50K portfolio in a RRSP. I was wondering on your thoughts of these ETFs. 30% in VCE (vanguard FTSE Canada), 20% in VSB (vanguard short term bond),
30% in VSP (S+P 500 hedged), 10% in ZRE (equal weight reits) and 10% in ZWB (covered call Canadian banks). Any substitutions or thoughts greatly appreciated and asked for! Thanks, Donn
Read Answer Asked by Donn on November 05, 2015
Q: Can I have your assessment of Allied as a buying opportunity right now. It is trading at close to its 52 week low, has a decent dividend and just reported what looks like good results. I have held this stock for almost 10 years so have seen it grow nicely and wonder if this is an opportunistic time to add to it. Thanks in advance for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 05, 2015
Q: I would like to add some global exposure to my trading account portfolio. I have short listed 3 ETFs, with XFH and ZEA excluding North America and VXC containing a significant exposure to the US market. I already have exposure to US securities but I would appreciate your perspective on which option may perform best.

Also, would you recommend a hedged or unhedged vehicle at this point.

Recommendations on alternative approaches are also appreciated.

Thank you.

Rossana
Read Answer Asked by Rossana on November 05, 2015
Q: I have a question regarding best strategy for my son's portfolio. He is a 30 year old engineer, who has absolutely no knowledge of investments and no interest in learning about them. I finally convinced him that GIC is a bad place to park his money, so here is the question. How would you structure portfolio for a young person who wants to sleep at night, check his investments once every 3 months, and doesn't have much tolerance to loss? He has 120K to invest (incl. 40K in TFSA). I assume ETFs is a route to go here...? What combination of ETFs you'd suggest?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 05, 2015
Q: May I have your updated view of TS.B as an aggressive speculative play? What is your view of their third quarter results? I know it is early, but haw do you think their integration of VerticalScope is going and will it have a positive impact to stop the bleeding?

DON
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 05, 2015
Q: I currently have no exposure to the health care sector in my portfolio. I'm looking for companies that pay a bit of a dividend which is sustainable and have the ability to provide some steady capital appreciation. I realize that American stocks are not your expertise, but keeping my criteria in mind and watching what's going on with Canadian health care, I would appreciate your opinion on three American companies. Gilead, JNJ, and Walgreens.
Looking to the future, which of these companies has the best prospects? (keeping capital gain and dividend growth in mind)
Which 2 Canadian companies who you add to diversify my health care holdings?
Thanks for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on November 05, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on this etf in addition to vxc and vxus for international exposure @ 5% each in my overall portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on November 05, 2015
Q: Can you comment on the just released CPG Q3 results and its short term outlook? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on November 05, 2015
Q: What is your estimate of Goldcorp. for the next two years
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 05, 2015
Q: Could you give us your view of Keyera's latest earnings. They look like they're out of the park to me but would like your opinion. Also do you foresee a dividend increase in the future with these kind of results. And lastly what is your view on the "mid-stream" sector which has been beaten up quite badly as of late. Keep up the good work! Thanks Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on November 05, 2015
Q: Would you consider entry into WSP Global in the current $47.00 range reasonable given the potential increase for government infrastructure spending?
Read Answer Asked by Rossana on November 05, 2015
Q: I am looking to purchase an equity in a USD account in the tech area for a long term hold. Currently no tech exposure in the account.
FB or APPL ?.......or would you have a better recommendation. Thank you.....Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on November 05, 2015
Q: Ok, I'm one of those "dummies" who decided on, Aug 5/15, was a great time to take advantage of the drop and purchase a chunk of HLF at $20 (and in a RSP account!) Things aren't turning out what I wished for, with HLF closing today at $11.38 more than a 40% drop, and especially for such a short time. I have about 8 years until retirement, and am in 500 shares. Should I lighten, or hold and hope for the best (which often doesn't work out --- especially with WIN!!!)
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on November 05, 2015
Q: When selecting Energy sector names, what 4-5 attributes do you consider to be the most important for a successful investment (eg, cash flow, earnings/share, ROE, analyst upgrades, debt etc)? Of course I'm excluding the actual price of oil which is the overriding factor. Thanks in advance!
Read Answer Asked by Doug on November 05, 2015
Q: Good Morning Team,

I'm thinking of switching some money out of my current financial holdings into FSZ but am not sure if it's a good idea. What I mean is that, while the yield is much better with FSZ, its PE is more or less on a par with the big banks. At present, I have HCG 4.4%, TD 3.3% & RY 1.9%.
I would appreciate your thoughts.
As always, thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Molly on November 05, 2015
Q: You've commented many times about pooor management at WIN and the poor ability (communication) of management at AVO.

Given what happened with WIN, am I better off avoiding these companies with weak management, despite what business acumen they may have?

Cam
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on November 05, 2015
Q: I already own CGI which has finally moved a bit: I was thinking of buying OTEX FPE of 13 - really beat last Q EPS. Being a CDN co. is it listed on the TSX? And, given it's recent results is it a buy - does it's business overlap that of CGI?
Read Answer Asked by James on November 05, 2015
Q: What is your opinion of Shopify after the last quarter results?
Read Answer Asked by Greg on November 05, 2015
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