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Q: Would appreciate your thoughts on EIF Exchange income r2nd quarter report today. Westower margins and profitability appear to be improving. Will this be enough to blunt the short sellers? I sold half my position at a loss after the Globe and Mail printed Veritas' one-sided report without bothering to mention the positive opinions of most analysts. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by richard on August 13, 2014
Q: Peter and Team,

Is there a reason the model income portfolio doesn't contain any of the Limited Parternships that are spun off of the major pipeline companies? Examples would be TransCanada Pipelines LP or the Enbridge Income Fund. These generally pay higher yield and have less volatility than the common shares of the associated pipeline company so I would think this would have been a great pick. Are there reasons to avoid these vehicles?
Read Answer Asked by Marc on August 12, 2014
Q: At the suggestion of an acquaintance, we have held for a year now, HPR (Horizons Active Preferred Share ETF); HYI (HA High Yield Bond ETF) and XSB (iShares Canadian Short Term Bond). I know next to nothing about bonds and preferred shares. All I know is that they are all in the red! I am holding approx. 25K in each fund. We are close to retiring in the next two to three years. My question is, should we continue to hold them, or find something else? If the latter, your invaluable advice would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks. And all the best on your upcoming ride.
Read Answer Asked by Kathy on August 12, 2014
Q: I'm curious as to the potential impact in Canada of Kinder Morgan consolidating into a huge energy company partly in order to better pursue acquisitions. According to Mr. Kinder: “I think virtually anything in the midstream energy area would fit us”. This may be U.S. focused but I am wondering if this potentially increases future Canadian midstream infrastructure consolidation. Names like Keyera, Altagas, Pembina, Veresen , InterPipe come to mind. Is this plausible?
Read Answer Asked by Greg on August 12, 2014
Q: How does PZA.UN stack up against AW.UN and BPF.UN as an income investment?

Are the restaurant royalty companies going to be able to cope well with rising interest rates and inflation in the future?

I am looking for stability with some growth over the next 5+ years.

Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Russell on August 11, 2014
Q: Concerning the short attack on EIF, it would appear that some of the comments by Veritas and repeated in the G&M article were misleading, if not bordering on dishonest. You mentioned the fact that everyone is entitled to their opinion, but if an ordinary joe tried such a scam, they would likely be fined by the regulators. So how do these people get away with it? My investor question is; do you think the secured debentures, more specifically the EIF.DB.D debs, are an ok buy. They are "on sale".
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on August 11, 2014
Q: Hi 5i,
Are all insiders created equal? Using JE Just Energy as an example, am I right in believing CEO's, CFO's, have more inside knowledge on company specifics than say a 10% holder?
Why I say this, would Jim Pattison have bought stock in JE, Just Energy, knowing the company was going to slash their dividend so soon after his purchases and take a 25% haircut on the stock price?
Also how do directors rate in insider knowledge ?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Max on August 11, 2014
Q: re: ALA Altagas

As of late I have been hearing and reading many pundit comments suggesting ALA has a very bright future - especially if/when LNG approvals starting coming in... if/when being the biggest component in that statement. With that in mind I have a few questions;

1) your thoughts on the 2nd 1/4 results released July 31?
2) is there a reason there doesn't seem to be much interest in ALA on a volume and 5i membership basis (last 5i question was June 10)
3) What do you think about ALA with and without the LNG approvals in place over the next year and beyond?

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on August 11, 2014
Q: I'm holding PHK (US) in my TFSA to get US dollars for travelling. Given interest rates will probably rise am I wise to hold or look at another high yielding US stock. If so what would you suggest? I'm not necessarily looking for growth. Also if I hang on to PHK how do you think it will react over a time period if rates only rise fractionally? As always, great answers to (my dumb) questions. Bob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 11, 2014
Q: Hello peter.
First question for me. I have just sold bns due to all the problems in the world. I would like to be a bit more safe. Some of my investments in my riff are Provincial bonds. Some of them are coming due. Some of them were in the 4.5% and higher I should have taken longer terms. Are there any recommendation on your site on safe bonds, including provincial bonds or corporate bonds that are safe. Due to our age we are looking for maximum 5- 8 year laddered terms. Looking forward to your reply
Read Answer Asked by Mike on August 11, 2014
Q: Re: Just Energy: JE.TO
Can you please update your expectations for Just Energy. I have held it for some time and am obviously underwater with this one. The just released Q2 earnings sounded positive but a smaller hedge fund has reinforced it's Short stance because of the sale of the most stable part of JE's business. If I keep it, do you feel the dividend is now more secure or is it time to sell and move on?
Thank you.
p.s.- I have SGY so if I were to sell could you recommend a safer higher dividend yielding stock to replace JE.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on August 08, 2014
Q: I have taken some profits from equities as I am rebalancing my allocation to a 75/25 split. However, now that I have increased cash what are recommendations for fixed income holdings? I am thinking ETF's such as HFR or do see other better options?

Thanks again for your great analysis and work
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on August 08, 2014
Q: Hi Peter:
Re EIF, CNW reported a couple of hours ago that the company claims the negative media reports are "inaccurate" and that the 2nd quarter report Aug 12 will reveal this inaccuracy. The company also claims they have "no intention to change the current dividend."
Read Answer Asked by Elaine or Gerry on August 07, 2014
Q: Hello Peter and Team,
I have to choose between Capital Power (CPX)and Long Run Exploration (LRE) for income primarily, but with the objective of adding steady growth. I currently own CPX and had previously owned LRE but sold it over concerns of Debt/Equity. Your recent postive comments in regards to LRE having the debt under control and that the dividend being relatively secure has tweaked my interest. Either one, as I have to pick one over the other is part of a well diversified portfolio of which this position would represent a weighting of aprox 2.5% . My investment horizon would be 2 to 3 years. Thanks as always for all you do for us!
Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on August 07, 2014
Q: chw What do you think of chestwoods results today. thanks
Read Answer Asked by don on August 07, 2014
Q: Hello, I own Exchange Income Fund. It has dropped over 30% since I purchased it. Could I have your opinion on its possibility for recovery to a better level. In addition, if I were to sell is it better to wait until they announce their second quarter results on August 13. Thank you Alan
Read Answer Asked by Alan on August 07, 2014
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