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• Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
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• Power Financial Corporation (PWF)
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• Fiera Capital Corporation Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (FSZ)
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Q: I currently own PWF and down 18% and it is in a non rrsp account.I can write this loss with a gain in another stock in which I am over weight and wondered if SLF or FSZ would be a better replacement for PWF? I own no other stock in the insurance sector but own BNS and TD for the financial sector.

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• Element Fleet Management Corp. (EFN)
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Q: Peter and team

I was thinking of getting back into EFN at this time. I was wondering your thoughts long term, and more importantly what will happen to shareholders at the time of "the split".

Thanks as always for a great service!

Phil

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Read Answer Asked by Phil on June 29, 2016

• Power Financial Corporation (PWF)
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Q: PWF has been been hit fairly hard by Brexit. With a 5% dividend, it is looking attractive at current prices. Could you comment on the reasons for the significant price decrease, and would you buy today for a long-term hold, with dividend sustainability being the main concern.

Thank-you

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Read Answer Asked by grant on June 29, 2016

• Lloyds Banking Group Plc American Depositary Shares (LYG)
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Q: Does the decline in LYG appear over done due to brexit issues? What is your take on the firm

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Read Answer Asked by david on June 28, 2016

• WisdomTree Inc Com (WETF)
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Q: Good afternoon,
I can understand that Wisdom Tree would decline after Brexit like other financials, but don't understand why it is being particularly punished (11%+) today. Could you please clarify.
Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 27, 2016

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: With the sharp drop in many European banks , are there any you would recommend at this point?

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Read Answer Asked by Vineet on June 27, 2016

• Atrium Mortgage Investment Corporation (AI)
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Q: Hi Guys

What is your take on Atrium at this time

Thanks Mike B

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on June 27, 2016

• Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD)
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Q: With this financial storm coming from UK, what do you think of TD? Take the opportunity to buy more or is just a hold?

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Read Answer Asked by Calin on June 27, 2016

• Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC)
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Q: Manulife is down more than the market and SLF. Is there a company specific reason for this? With a yield over 4% would you consider this a good buy for a long term hold.

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on June 27, 2016

• Power Corporation of Canada Subordinate Voting Shares (POW)
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• CI Financial Corp. (CIX)
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• Fiera Capital Corporation Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (FSZ)
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Q: Hello Peter, I have two losers, CIX and POW in my portfolio. Kept hopping for a recovery but getting tired of waiting. I would appreciate if you can help me to find replacement for them. Is there a chance for them to recover in the next 6-12 months?
Thank you, J.A.P. Burlington

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Read Answer Asked by Joseph on June 23, 2016

• RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (REI.UN)
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• H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (HR.UN)
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• Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (GRT.UN)
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• InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust (IIP.UN)
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Q: I have not had a 'raise' in a while from RioCan. I have held the stock since 1999. Is it time to part company? It's near an all time high. Can you suggest a REIT which does give good increases every year? A high ROC is nice, but not required.

Paul

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Read Answer Asked by PAUL on June 23, 2016

• Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC)
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Q: Which of these 2 stocks do you prefer primarily for income but also some stock appreciation.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Nancy on June 22, 2016

• Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Subordinate Voting Shares (FFH)
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Q: Hi Peter and Team!! What are your thoughts on FFH. Is it too pricey to acquire a few stocks? Are there any near future risks to holding the stock? Thank you in advance, Tamara

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Read Answer Asked by Tamara on June 21, 2016

• Royal Bank of Canada (RY)
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Q: Your opinion on Royal Bank at the present time .
Thank you.
P

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Read Answer Asked by pascal on June 21, 2016

• Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
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Q: Do you have any information on why there is such high volume on SLF today? Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by A on June 17, 2016

• Royal Bank of Canada (RY)
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• Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD)
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Q: I hold RY and TD volume is 3 times higher today. All other banks volume is higher too. Price has not move up so much. Is everyone selling or buying more.

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Read Answer Asked by Hector on June 17, 2016

• Goldman Sachs BDC Inc. (GSBD)
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Q: Hi Peter, Ryan & Co.
One of the money managers on BNN recommended GSBD as a "top pick" today. This company seems to fly under the radar, yet offers a rather attractive 9% yield. I have not been able to find much detail on this company. Can you please comment on the company's payout ratio, sustainability of its dividend, risk profile, etc. I'd like to know if I'm taking on excessive risk in exchange for the juicy yield.
Many thanks,
Brian

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on June 17, 2016

• Power Financial Corporation (PWF)
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Q: With the current movement to reduce mutual fund fees do you think PWF should still be considered a buy or hold? I have held PWF and POW for many years solely as an income play in my RRSP.Their share price appreciation has been less than stellar compared to banks over the last 10 years. Thanks, Joe

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Read Answer Asked by Joseph on June 17, 2016

• Icahn Enterprises L.P. (IEP)
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Q: In its most recent SEC filing, billionaire Carl Icahn’s Icahn Enterprises LP (NASDAQ: IEP) disclosed a 149 percent net short position in U.S. stocks. IEP has been declining since this position was taken yet in the last few days the market and the circumstances surrounding the market have been negative. I would anticipate that IEP should rise against this situation based on its rather substantial net short position but this doesn't seem to be the case. Do you see any reason why the shares of IEP are reacting in this manner?

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Read Answer Asked by Patrick on June 15, 2016

• Franklin Core ETF Portfolio (CBL)
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Q: What are your views on this company. I am considering it for a 3 to 5 year hold. Thanks. Gerry

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Read Answer Asked by Gerry on June 14, 2016