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Q: I would appreciate your thoughts on MDI. It has been just over six months since it did a major takeover. As a bit of a contrarian I am always leaning towards positions when others are heading the other way. Thanks in advance, Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 03, 2015
Q: In following your recent dividend info webinar, I'm trying to find the financial ratios you suggested to track the stock's performance -ie payout ratio, for starters. When I look on Qtrade to get the 2014 financials, I see the free cash flow is $132 Million, the dividend is $1.28 X 81 million shares = $104 Million, that makes the payout ratio $104million/$132 million = 78%, which is high according to your webinar comments. Am I performing this calculation correctly? Is there a better place to go to get stock financials than Qtrade?
Thanks for your reply....Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on February 03, 2015
Q: With a dividend yield of 2.21 %, and an MER of 0.23%
this appears as a good choice for fixed income. May I have your thoughts. With thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William J on February 03, 2015
Q: Hello Peter and Team, I am considering PSI, Pason Systems and /or LIF Labrador Iron Ore as a contrarian move (5%)within an otherwise diversified folder, with a focus on income while riding the potential rebound of both. Could I get your assesment of the risk to dividend payout and metrics of each?
Thank you kndly, Rick.
Read Answer Asked by Rick on February 02, 2015
Q: Gamehost's share price seems to be moving down with the price of oil because they are tied to the Alberta economy. Assuming the worst, a prolonged recession of several years, would GH survive? would they maintain their divvy? GH seems like a great contraian pick with a good div. I already own a small position and would like to add. My portfolio is diversified in both geography and sector. Your advice please. Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on February 02, 2015
Q: Hi 5i,
Do you believe McDonald's current woes are reflective of the fast food industry as a whole or do you think it's more specific to that company? I've been eyeing a&w for a while but am not sure about the whole fast food industry with more health conscious consumers.

Thanks in advance!
Wayne
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on February 02, 2015
Q: Thinking of picking up some Pembina Pipeline and Brookfield Infrastructure Fund for income. What do you think of these companies? Also I know we are a ways away from a rate hike here in Canada but when rates start to rise, will the stock prices of these companies get hit hard?
Read Answer Asked by John on February 02, 2015
Q: As a Canadian investors having US funds available am I better off to invest on the New York side or the Toronto side for companies like this that list in both markets? Are there negatives to purchasing LP (I'm assuming Limited Partnerships) equities for RRSPs? You have a great service and I look at my membership as a real bargain! Thanks for all your sage advice.
Read Answer Asked by Harvey on January 30, 2015
Q: Peter, your help please. I am selling some of my weaker names in gas and oil. I am looking for good solid companies that pay a good dividend. I already own the Davis and Henderson ect. of the world. Your opinion please on Evertz,Sirus xm.Alaris and Liesure world for long term holds. Thank you Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 30, 2015
Q: Do you think that there is going to be much more share price appreciation in view of lower oil. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on January 29, 2015
Q: Do you consider this stock to be in the Financial Sector. What is your opinion of this stock at the moment and it's dividend? Thanks for great service.
Read Answer Asked by Dr Lorraine on January 29, 2015
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
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