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Q: Hi Peter and Team!! I would value your opinion on SOX as a long term buy. Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on October 15, 2015
Q: I agree that it is a great business but I would appreciate more details on the valuation metrics you look at to evaluate the company. You mention that it is cheap but I see it at 24 times LTM earnings of 6.57 per share. I find that to be on the high end of it's historical range. Maybe I am missing something here ? Is there a better metric to look at ? Thank you!!
Read Answer Asked by Mario on October 14, 2015
Q: Could you comment on the Hydro One IPO available now at some brokerages. Do you think the price range is reasonable (very annoying when it is not specified exactly), and do you see any growth in the proposed dividend. Do you think it might be better to just wait and buy on the market, if at all.

Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on October 13, 2015
Q: The IPO for Hydro One was announced. Any reason not to go for an Indication of Interest to try for some shares? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ann on October 13, 2015
Q: 11:31 AM 10/10/2015
Hi Peter:
The article in the Oct 10, 2015 Globe and Mail suggests that the Hydro One IPO will come out very soon with a suggested price range of $19 to $21 per share and with a suggested yield of 4.2%

How would you value Hydro One when compared to other utilities with comparable yields such as Brookfield Infrastructure [5.36%], Algonquin Power [5.33%], Emera [4.35%], Fortis [3.86%]?

Will Hydro One be burdened with debt and, looking ahead, will it need to raise money for ongoing operations?

Would you be buying Hydro One at it's IPO or would you prefer one or more on the other utilities which have proven operating records and strong growth, most with rising earnings and dividends? Which would you buy for regular income?

Thank you....... Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 13, 2015
Q: I do not see many comments and opinions on Lassonde Ind.,but the stock keeps going up. What are your short and long term opinions and comments on this company?
Read Answer Asked by Herbert on October 13, 2015
Q: Hey guys,

I have the following stocks on my watchlist: AGU, ATD.B, BAM, CNR, CU, CCL.B, EMP, PJC, L, MG, MRU, SAP and Tri.

I am looking to buy high quality dividend growing stock at normal valuation. Regardless of sectors allocation, which one would you be comfortable buying at current prices? And any suggestion I might have missed. I am overweight financials, telecom & oil at the moment.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Richard on October 13, 2015
Q: Peter And Team,

Please provide your expert opinion on whether this stock is too expensive as an entry point. What are your thoughts on future earnings and set back? What time frame do you suggest? Thanks, Rossana.


Read Answer Asked by Rossana on October 13, 2015
Q: My investing approach for my TFSA is to hold high yielding small cap companies with good management. My current holding is SMU.UN-an industrial REIT.
I have identified 3 companies for my next purchase.

Exchange Income Fund (EIF)
Wilan (WIN)
Diversified Royalty (DIV)

What are your thoughts on these 3? Are there others you would recommend? Thanks
DEREK
Read Answer Asked by Derek on October 12, 2015
Q: I have a well diversified portfolio of 33% global funds, 33% canadian dividend payers and 33% 5i's growth portfolio. I'm 40 years old and I just inherited an amount equivalent to 25% of my portfolio that I would like to invest. I am thinking about adding either BIP.UN or the Venator long/short fund. I don't need the money for twenty years. Which of these would be better? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 12, 2015
Q: Your comments on Clarke, please; Any particular reason for the recent decline - connection to their investments in oil patch?
Read Answer Asked by jim on October 09, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, Can you please comment on the safety of GICs in Achieva Financial Credit Union in Manitoba? The website says its deposits are protected by Manitoba credit union deposit protection. How does that compare with CDIC deposit protection? My accountant swears by it and has money in it.
Read Answer Asked by sarah on October 09, 2015
Q: I own the following stocks and I'm interested in the security of capital and income. I'd like to cull the 5 weakest. Which would you choose? Thanks for the ongoing help.

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TMA FSZ SLF FCR HSE IPL GH ZPR
Read Answer Asked by Tim on October 08, 2015
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