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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.

ET POW CSH SIA AD ISV CHE SPB ZWB ECI VNR

TMA FSZ SLF FCR HSE IPL GH ZPR
Read Answer Asked by Tim on October 08, 2015
Q: Good morning Peter and Team,

There was recently an article in the Globe and Mail that praised the virtues of this REIT. The last question in 5i was from January, and I'm wondering what your current opinion is. Would CRT.UN be a nice addition to a RRIF to provide some extra stability, or are there other REIT's that you prefer? (At present I have a full position in FCR which I realize is not a REIT, but don't have any REIT's in an otherwise balanced portfolio.)

Thanks as always for your valued advice.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on October 08, 2015
Q: This morning Larry Summers was talking on Bloomberg. He doesn't see inflation rising "as far as the horizon" and if it was up to him, he wouldn't even consider rising rates until he sees inflation. It's hard to believe rates will go up much at all and therefore, the hunger for yield should remain for years. Let's assume we knew that (a) U.S. rates stay below 0.5% for years (b) you want to minimize your exposition to Canadian housing and economy (no oil stock / office / mall REIT) (c) that you want above 5% plus income. Can you find better stocks than A&W, PizzaPizza and Sienna (AW.UN, PZA, SIA)? If our economy slows, Canadians will keep eating fast food (A&W + PZA). Sales might even go up while restaurants start to struggle (cheaper). They also have no exposition to currency or world issues. As for Sienna, I picked it because it add some growth that isn't tied to world growth or the Canadian economy. Please help me find holes in my strategy. Much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on October 07, 2015
Q: Is there a way to run a screen for stocks that are:
1) doing buybacks (perhaps using a % of shares outstanding range)
and
2) over a certain p/e (eg 30x)
Thanks Cameron
Read Answer Asked by CAMERON on October 07, 2015
Q: I am confused on the dividend of Corby Distilleries which is either $1.38 per year (7.3%) per BMO Investorline or $0.76 (4%) per Ford Equity Research. Appreciate your help, as always.
Cyril
Read Answer Asked by Pat & Cyril on October 06, 2015
Q: you stated that Emera is cheaper then Altagas, yet AFFO clearly show that Altagas is much cheaper then Emera .Please comment.
Read Answer Asked by John on October 05, 2015
Q: After holding Brookfield Renew Energy (BEP) for a number of years and having a nice profit I sold my holding in a taxable account. My main reason is that it caused me problems every year when filing my CRA returns. I would like to replace BEP with another utility. I am considering Enbridge, Fortis, Algonquin, and Emera, or ??? Please provide me your best suggestion(s).
Thanks and kindest regards. Gord
Read Answer Asked by gord on October 05, 2015
Q: Hi, I hold DIV and AD for some time but have been intrigued with the stagnant share prices towards the low end of the range, for past several months. Alaris has glowing reports from analysts with price targets between $35-$40. The overhang is a CRA dispute and problem with an investment. For Diversified Royalty, now there are 3 steady revenue streams with recent deals with Sutton and Mr Lube. Still price is stuck in $2.55-$2.60 range, despite a high of $3.10, a few months ago. The yield for DIV is almost 8%, now. I am at a loss to understand, what is ailing these companies. Do you see any catalysts, which could lift the share prices in near term? I like predictable income stream but would rather allocate this capital to companies with more visible growth and income potential like BYD.un, SJ, PKI and CCL.b (I own all but could add). Thank You for your valued analysis.
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on October 05, 2015
Q: Can you please give a update.. Thanks for the great service.. Rgards Cliff
Read Answer Asked by cliff on October 05, 2015
Q: Hello, is it worth keeping inter pipeline after the decline or better to get out
thanks
Read Answer Asked by margit on October 05, 2015
Q: could you please give me a read on veresen.I have this one in my non registered account and am considering selling before a possible dividend cut.the pay out percentage seems very high.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Allen on October 05, 2015
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