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Q: Hi There. I am looking to round out my portfolio by adding some utilites. Do you have any stock recommendations. Looking to invest for 5 years in an investment account.
Read Answer Asked by Susan on January 29, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on First Trust Aberdeen Global Opportunity Fund FAM for income ?
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 29, 2015
Q: I'm confused as to why CPD would be dropping now. I thought they would move up with an interest rate cut. Is this a buying opportunity for the fixed interest part of my portfolio or is the market concerned with the safety of preferred shares? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rod on January 29, 2015
Q: Are the pipelines a good buy at the current price? Any preference between PPL or IPL or any other option?

Thanks
M
Read Answer Asked by Marios on January 28, 2015
Q: May I please have your opinion on Supremex, I'm looking for income for the longterm.
Read Answer Asked by Deborah on January 28, 2015
Q: Hello Peter,
Fairfax has been on a roll lately. The fundamentals are good from PE and ROE, but the technical now are over bought (RSI). Any reason why the stock continues upward? I do not see any news other than Fairfax india IPO and potential Blackberry takeover (as Fairfax owns 10% of the company). Any comments. Also, to de-risk my portfolio, if I am to put more money in Fairfax, is it better to add to FFH or use those proceeds to invest in FIH (Fairfax india ) once the IPO stables (as you had indicated in prior replies about potential of fee covering of 8% from brokers etc from IPO). I have seen your replies on Knight Therapeutics that is a sector and management bet. When it comes to companies like these, does one simply go on technical charts to buy and sell as there is not much in terms of fundamentals to base the buying decision (what price to pick it up at). Also, BioSyent has been referenced as the next potential Paladin Labs. If so, can you see a potential of Knight buying BioSyent? Thanks again and appreciate the detailed replies you provide.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on January 28, 2015
Q: Hello,
Can you please comment on Reitmans. Is there really a turnaround story there ? I have been holding for 1 year now with about 25% gain. Since they cut the dividend I don't really see a reason to hold on to it. Not to mention the retail space doesn't appear to be very exciting at the moment. Thank you for your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on January 28, 2015
Q: Hello,

I have owned a small position in Zargon since 2007. ZAR managed to survive the 2008 Financial Recession but I wonder about its future considering possible extended low oil prices.

I see it has relatively high debt to equity (71%), has some oil price hedging for the beginning of 2015 and payout ratio of FFO at or near 50%.


I am wondering what you think about its debt level?

I am wondering what you think about its dividend?

And lastly I am wondering what you think about their assets and their operations?

Thank you very much.

Regards
Stephane



Read Answer Asked by Stephane on January 27, 2015
Q: Hello Peter, I've held this ETF in my RRSP for two years. While the yield is approx 6%, it has also dropped in price by a total of almost 6% in 2 years (resulting in net annual gain of only 3%). My question is that with generally falling interest rates and an improving US economy - presumably translating to lower defaults/default risk levels - I'm unable to understand how a corporate bond portfolio could lose 6% of its value over two years. I have not looked into the specific components of the ETF but if you can help me understand the loss, much appreciated. I am not risk-averse and won't need the funds for several years. Would you suggest a better vehicle for higher US returns? Thanks, Bob
Read Answer Asked by James on January 27, 2015
Q: In a recent question and response, concerning STB (Student Transportation), reference was made to SNCF. Who or what is SNCF? Thanks for your help on this.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on January 26, 2015
Q: What is your outlook for Liquor Stores, and is the dividend stable?
Thanks, How
Read Answer Asked by Howard on January 26, 2015
Q: Hi Team

regarding the canadian banks in general:

1. why have they started the year down so much ?

2. with the sudden drop in interest rate by the Bank of Canada, how do you think this will affect the Canadian Banks ?

3. Is there any reason to hold back on buying in on the banks for any foreseeable issues in the next 3 months ?

4. of the big 6 including national, can you rank them in order of

A. overall growth and
B.future likelihood of dividend increases.

thanks

Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on January 26, 2015
Q: I have been building a portfolio for income purposes and have some additional cash to put to use. Can you give 3-5 names of dividend payers (including REITs) that you currently like that may have some growth upside also? Thanks in advance
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 26, 2015
Q: Boston Pizza has a royalty income fund that pays a generous dividend. Pizza Pizza and A&W have similar funds, also with generous dividends. What's your opinion on these funds, are they fairly safe and what do you think of the sector?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Charlie on January 26, 2015
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