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Markets. Big stocks are not cheap right now. We had an 8-9 year bull market. They are made all the more expensive given that interest rates might go up. He is a bottom up guy and feels there is always something to buy. Stocks always take a breather when they have had a run for a long time. You have to expect there will be a breather at some point. Have lots of cash and be ready to pounce when you have an opportunity.

BUY

He likes it. You want to wait until they announce some big contracts. If you own it hold on to it. He would buy it here. They are profitable.

HOLD

They are a big beneficiary of the Internet. He does not following it. He would not buy it here. But he does believe in the Internet and more and more smart devices.

HOLD

Largely in Western Canada and a lot in Fort McMurray. The fire may create some scarcity and the oil patch is picking up. He would hold on and maybe buy some.

DON'T BUY

They just made a very large acquisition. He owned it until just before they announced the acquisition. They pay a big dividend by borrowing and raising equity to fund it. Look at their cash flow statement and you may decide it is not as blue chip as you think.

BUY

They have very, very good properties. They have a wonderful list of shareholders. Investors are getting very interested in zinc. They can finance themselves.

BUY

Canadian banks are always a buy. They are benefiting from deregulation tailwinds south of the border. He would probably not sell. There is probably more to go even though they just hit a 52 week high. Buy, accumulate and use the DRIP plans.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Mar 9/16, Up 172%) He looked to see who owned it and was impressed and got comfortable with it. They have a great management team and a great list of shareholders. They are in the 8th inning. Someone will probably take them out evenutally.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Mar 9/16, Up 68%) The stock got crushed and then they did a nice recapitalization. Then their margins started to get better. He was looking for confidence in management and found it with this one. He only owns the convertible debenture now. They should benefit from infrastructure spending.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Mar 9/16, Flat) He has 60% cash right now. You want to wait for opportunities. He almost wants the market to crash. He is aiming for 70% cash by month end.

BUY

They had a fantastic run for a little more than a year. He thinks this will continue. The mining cycle should be three or four years long. They have a lot of zinc revenue.

BUY

He thinks oil prices have bottomed and will start to move higher in fits and starts. They had issues in the past that are behind them now. They are a good company to own and are a cash cow.

RISKY

The odds for shareholders have improved. They are in FDA trials. They are speculative and make no money. He likens it to a lottery ticket or better, to a raffle ticket as the odds are better.

BUY

A royalty company. He likes that business model. The CEO acquired a chain of royalty streams in an Alberta restaurant chain. The dividend is close to 10%, but it is not covered by cash. He recommends getting it with a DRIP program. It is not the safest dividend stock but it is interesting.

WATCH

Tremendously valuable assets that are difficult to replicate. They missed earnings last fall and analysts are skeptical that they can meet their guidance. They are an excellent company for the long term.