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Q: 5I Team,

I would appreciate getting your comments on Macquarie Global Infrastructure Fund (MQI.UN).

Thanks,
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on September 08, 2014
Q: TFI/CSS
About 4 weeks ago I was preparing to add a position of CSS into my non registered portfolio. This is about the time the TFI take over came to light. My question now is should I wait for the dust to settle? Depending on outcome would TFI be a better choice for this sector, and if given stock price would now be the time to add a position?

Thanks

Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on September 08, 2014
Q: Europe is now printing money to grow their economy, how does the at home do-it-yourself investor take part in the potential growth of European equities?
Read Answer Asked by Kim on September 06, 2014
Q: I would appreciate your comments and advice on whether I should add to my position in AQN at the new issue price of $8.90 which is available until September 16th.

As a new investor, I would very much appreciate your comments on how to move forward. ie. Do I call my online brokerage or do I just place a limit order myself at the new issue price?

Enjoy the ride, Peter!!!

Gail
Read Answer Asked by Gail on September 05, 2014
Q: You last commented on Sir Royalty Income Fund (SRV.UN) last October. Could I please have an update. Is it a secure long-term hold for an income portfolio and is the dividend secure? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul W on September 05, 2014
Q: 9:16 AM 9/4/2014
Hello Peter....
Best withes on the ride!
I have owned a 1.4% position in Great-west Life [GWO] and a 1.7% position in Sun life [SLF] since December 2013. SLF is up 11% and GWO down 1% since I bought them. These are held primarily for income. I would appreciate your opinion on whether I should just do nothing and collect the dividends which are about the same for both companies [SLF 3.5% and GWO 3.8%] or whether I should sell the GWO with essentially no loss or gain and put the money into SLF, in the expectation of a little more growth. Is it worth the diversification to own both?
Many thanks...... Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 05, 2014
Q: Hello Team. Thank you for the updated reports. I am trying to figure out how you come up with the month % returns (not incl dividends)?? Some work out exactly and some not! EG: VNR bang on but WSP not so. (as well as others across both PFs) Please clear this up for me. Good luck Peter on your brave ride across our wonderful Canada!
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on September 02, 2014
Q: Pipelines:
In looking to add pipelines to a balanced portfolio what is your preference when it comes to company size,looking at growth first and income second. I.E. ENB/TRP vs IPL/PPl. If chosing one, which would it be? (or other suggestion) Also how do you feel SCL fits in to the mix. As a supplier of pipeline coatings, is it a redundant play or a stock with different qualities/prospects than pure pipelines?
Thanks very much as always!

Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on September 02, 2014
Q: A group of 8 Pipeline and Midstream companies analyzed by a broker has a 2015 forward PE of 28.4, after removing a high outlier, VSN. To me this number seems quite lofty and I'd like to know how it compares historically, say in the group's last cycle peak; after all how much growth can this group generate? I know the analysts say that growth is visible years out but it seems N. America is presently awash in oil with an average 250,000 BPD being imported by Eastern Canada from the U.S. so if shale oil continues to expand production, and there's no consensus on this prospect, would that be a catalyst for the group to stumble or accelerate growth? It seems likely that the growth number should be far less than 28% too, hardly justifying the PE.

And it seems the group is analyzed on its AFFO yield (like REITs) of 6.3% for 2015. Should interest rates rise would the group be hurt by the rise? Current stock yield averages only 3.6%. In the group I hold ENB with smaller positions in IPL and ALA; stock prices have been on a 45 degree climb for several years now - time to take profits or just watch closely? Thanks, J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on September 02, 2014
Q: Please give an update on RME. I am told there has been some insider buying but cannot confirm this thru sSedi
Read Answer Asked by george on September 02, 2014
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