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Q: Can I get your views on the company please? It would appear like an attractive entry point as stock has support around the $2.00 level.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by David on July 09, 2015
Q: Good morning...with the ongoing turmoil in the markets....I am looking at selectively adding my portfolio over the next 2 to 3 months if we see things settling down...what would be your top 5 picks for potential l 'SCREAMING BUY" based on quality stocks beaten down.... based on overall market sentiment...buying opportunities for 4 to 5 year hold...not really a question of timing..

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on July 08, 2015
Q: Just curious on your opinion on the quarter reported today. Hold a small weighting in the Canadian consumer space and thinking to add to this position. Also, could you help clarify for me what the tax provision ruling was that dragged down net profit? Other than this it seemed like a strong quarter? Is this a canary in the coal mine?
Read Answer Asked by Ben on July 08, 2015
Q: I manage my wife's RRSP account and in it holds MKP, which is down 20% as of today (imagine the complaints)! Should I continue to hold and hope for a eventual recovery, or just cut my losses now?

I know the 7%+ return at my entry cost is enticing then, but it's more like "golden handcuffs" at this stage. Dead money is dead money.

Any advice here? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on July 08, 2015
Q: Hello 5iResearch. I bought, for my RRSP, Atco at 52.91$ (yeah, pretty close to the top). It is hovering around 39$. Should sell and buy some other utility like Emera or just bear it and grin it? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by L J on July 07, 2015
Q: What are your views on this company? Is it worth holding at this price? I am down about 20%.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by satish on July 07, 2015
Q: Hi. I'm looking at VNR and also CUP.U. They both seem like decent "bond substitutes" with very low growth and stable income. Would you agree with this? Based on prior comments you seem to prefer VNR. Could you compare the two please. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Noel on July 06, 2015
Q: Hi Peter.Thanks again for a wonderful coumn in the National Post, Saturday July 4th. The 5th thing you point that investors should know but don't is that Dividend growth stocks beat everything else. Sound advice. If you were recommending to a 50 year old, the 10 top dividend growers, what would they be today. I know I would find this helpful, and perhaps others would too. Many thanks for the terrific and useful service.
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on July 06, 2015
Q: Please advise five or more dividend growth stocks you would recommend at this time. Thank you, Barrie
Read Answer Asked by Barrie on July 06, 2015
Q: Good day folks: I am back to square one on this one and am thinking that it might be a good time to sell what with Alberta's economy, NDP gov't and new carbon rules. I am interested in how you see it over the next 12 months, I have yet to completed the recommended model portfolio and could relocate capital to that.
as always, thanks for your insights.
Read Answer Asked by Cyril on July 03, 2015
Q: I have been struggling with a fifteen percent loss on Direct Cash and just heard Jason Donville say the payout ratio has increased to 85%, which is contrary to the 60% I thought it was. Their operating margins could be improved and, in my hometown, I pay $1.75 at their ATM's and $3.00 from bank machines outside my home bank so I hope they raise their rates soon.
Finally, why is tap hurting cash withdrawals? If someone uses tap then they would have probably used their debit before tap and just completed the steps. If they need cash, then they would withdraw from their bank or an ATM somewhere.
Should I "tap out"?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on June 30, 2015
Q: would appreciate an update on CEW...
the lifeco's are on the rise but the banks are in the doldrums!
what is your outlook for the banks for the short term?
do you think it would be a good time to add to some more CEW to
portfolio (currently at about 2 1/2%)
many thanks - ed
Read Answer Asked by edward on June 29, 2015
Q: Am I to understand that ENB drop down asset into ENF would be advantages to ENF ? Will the deal put ENF into better growth position, perhaps be able to increase dividends in the near future?
Many hanks, Joe. P.
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on June 29, 2015