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Q: IPL is down 37% today. Is this related to the flooding in Alberta? This is a huge drop. Is it a buying opportunity. Your thoughts please
Read Answer Asked by Jim on June 24, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and team,
I have been following Premium Brands for a while now. I like the juicy dividend yield on this one, yet the payout ratio is still quite reasonable. I already have plenty of financials, telcos, etc. in my dividend portfolio. Would Premium Brands be a good addition as a means to diversify my holdings? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on June 23, 2013
Q: I purchased BMO equal weight utility index etf zut about 18 months ago. It has dropped steadily. It is about a 15 % allocation of my dividend portfolio and the only utility holding. What should I expect from this over the next few years? Is it worth keeping?
Read Answer Asked by Bob on June 23, 2013
Q: About fixed income. Should I sell my corporate bond CBO, HAB and XCB etf ? They gave me 5-6% for the last 3 years but now are in a serious downtrend in 2013. At this point would GIC, or individual bonds be better ? Also, same question about CPD ?
Read Answer Asked by Martin on June 23, 2013
Q: Peter I purchased CBO - 5 year laddered corporate bonds ETF. It has dropped in price significantly in the past month. My purpose for buying this eft was for the low risk and 4.4 % percent monthly payout however all gains have been wiped out by the price erosion. Is there further downside on this eft? Should I move to another name. Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Luigi on June 22, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on Kinder Morgan Management, KMR
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 21, 2013
Q: Hi Peter What is pushing Boston down .In reading their last results their payout was 108%. And showed a loss
Read Answer Asked by Stan on June 19, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and 5iteam,

I was thinking of buying reitmans for income. Do you think the dividend is sustainable and what are your views on this company.

Thanks
Phil
Read Answer Asked by phil on June 17, 2013
Q: Hi Peter:

What are your opinions on closed ednd funds that short long bonds to minimize loses due to rising intrest rates. Examples would be MIG.UN or MBB.UN. These type of CEFs pay god monthly income.
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on June 17, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and team

As I sit and watch my portfolio go down because of the rotation out of dividend stocks, I wonder who the sellers are and what they are doing with the money. Presumably they bought REITs for income and where are they going to find anything equivalent? As I try to decide what to do (if anything) I would appreciate any insights you have to offer. Thanks

Ross
Read Answer Asked by Ross on June 11, 2013
Q: Hi Folks
I've been away and seem to have missed something. What is meant by the dividedn/REIT rotation. Are you saying investors are or will be moving out of dividend paying stocks?
GUY
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on June 11, 2013
Q: Hi Guys ,
I've noticed quite a drop off in A&W Restaurants - aw.un this week .
Just wondered if this was due to the recent market malaise or if there is something else going on in the company
Would this be a good time to add to a position . Cheers Keep up the good work !!
Read Answer Asked by Carol on June 11, 2013
Q: In your model portfolio, I see that there is only one "real estate" holding (FSV). In this sector, I own two REITs in my RRSP and realize that my weighting is way out of whack: (14% in REF.UN and 12% in REI.UN.) I am gradually attempting to diversify my holdings, using stocks that you have chosen in the model portfolio, and would like to know which of my two REITs to keep (or if neither or if both) and what percentage REITs should be in a portfolio. I have done very well with both of these REITs, especially REF.UN, but it's a bit painful to see these two stocks dropping daily. Thanks for the great service you provide.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on June 11, 2013
Q: Do you have an updated opinion on AFN? I am holding a large position and have had a 10% gain since buying only a couple of months ago. Can we expect continued volatility and is the dividend sustainable? I'm wondering if I should trim my position and take the gains or keep for the dividend. Thanks for your continued help, you guys are great!
Read Answer Asked by Karyn on June 11, 2013