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Q: I am retired and use the revenue from my RRIF to fund my retirement. I am overweight in financials and energy.I need to add to utilities as I only have 1 stock KWH.UN. I am considering FTS, AQN and BEP.UN. Would like to add 2 from this list. Appreciate your thoughts.

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Read Answer Asked by Wayne on February 22, 2017
Q: Hi guys.

Any idea why, despite growing their earnings through 2014 and 2015, Callidus Capital's (CBL) share price has declined so dramatically in 2015?

Also, do you have an opinion why the market is giving CBL such a low multiple? Alaris Royalty (AD) is still dealing with its troubled investments and is trading at a 13.41 2017 estimated eps multiple. In contrast, CBL trades at a 2017 estimated earnings p/e of 9.77. Why has Alaris, historically, been given such a higher multiple than Callidus?

Thanks, as always.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on February 22, 2017
Q: Just read the answer to the Nov 2017 notes offering. Just want to make sure I'm doing the math correctly. I read they are paying 1004.25/1000 which is only 100.425/100, so basically no premium. If I hold to maturity in 9 months it's 7.5% - 0.425 = 7.06% return. If I tender the offer it's 3 months interest of about 1.88% + 0.425 = 2.3% + interest made on a new investment. I would need to make 4.76% in 9 months (so a bond paying 6.3% annualy) to break even. I understand the risk and that the fixed income part is supposed to be the safe part of the portfolio, but is it really that big of a risk that Athabasca Oil will be bankrupt in 9 months and not be able to pay the principal back?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on February 22, 2017
Q: For industrials I have CP CNR WSP and MG. I would like to add one more to this sector. Do you have a favourite pick for medium and/or long term hold?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 21, 2017
Q: Good morning,
I would like to invest in a Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC)for my TFSA or RESP but do not know whether it would be preferable to invest in a publicly traded MIC such as Atrium Mortgage Investment Corp(AI), Timbercreek(TMC), TREZ (TZZ) or in a non publicly traded MIC such as Magenta, etc where the $$$ are pooled invested in different types of mortgages and where the interest collected is 100% distributed as interest to the investors after management fee? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on February 21, 2017
Q: I need to sell some stock to cover my Riff payment in a few days and wondering which of the above I should sell or keep. AD return is - 16% . Altagas is -27%. and Yield Plus is up 6.8%. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ernie on February 21, 2017
Q: Would appreciate your thoughts on recent spike in share price of these two companies in particular WTE where it is a coal play yet TEcK.b share price tanked because of the outlook of coal prices?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by James on February 21, 2017
Q: Good morning gentlemen,

Which of these two securities do you believe will provide the highest total return over the next few years? I am inquiring because I have some Extra cash and a 5%. Discount on A&W looks like an enticing buy .

Thx,

KR
Read Answer Asked by Karim on February 21, 2017
Q: A&W issued a release regarding a private placement this morning which itself isn't out of the ordinary.

However what caught my eye was what will happen with the proceeds. They will be given to 'certain indirect shareholders' for 'their personal financial planning requirements'. So the fund is selling units to Laurentian, and all of the money is being handed out to unknown shareholders. None of the funds will be distributed to other shareholders, nor will the Fund hold the cash.

I'm no expert but this doesn't pass the smell test. Am I missing something?
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 17, 2017
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