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Q: Hi. I hold Lloyds Bank via the ADR (LYG US). The government seems to be considering a sale of all or part of their shares to institutional investors shortly. Do you think they will sell the shares below what they are trading at today, or at the previous sale price.
Thanks for your thoughts on this
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 15, 2014
Q: Hi,
Could you please comment on the latest financial results from Counsel Corporation [CXS].

Many Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 15, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

What are your thoughts on Blue Capital Reinsurance Holdings, BRCH.US
Read Answer Asked by Graham on August 15, 2014
Q: Can I get your take on CXS's earnings today. I'm down 20% over the last year, is it better to cut my losses and re-deploy the cash to one of ELW, BAD, AYA or PRW? I have 20+ yrs before I need these funds from my TFSA. Thanks for the great service you provide!
Read Answer Asked by Rob on August 15, 2014
Q: Thanks to your recommendation some time ago I have made over 700% profit on Autocanada and am considering selling the shares I have left to buy either KKR-N or BX-N. What can you tell me about these 2 stocks. Am considering this trade for better income and some capital gains.

Many thanks for all the great information you provide. Helen
Read Answer Asked by Helen on August 13, 2014
Q: your thinking on ego financial & its missed earnings for the last quarter.
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Read Answer Asked by george on August 13, 2014
Q: Could you please comment on Apollo Global Management (APO) and their second quarter earnings. Should I sell it?

Thanks,
Milan
Read Answer Asked by Milan on August 13, 2014
Q: KFS
I have kingsway in my RRSP. I have been slowly changing my rrsp account to more resemble the model portfolio. KFS has had a good year should i keep it or sell it.
Read Answer Asked by David on August 13, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
I purchased FSZ in November 2013, and am down close to 16%. What is causing this decline and do you expect it to continue? Do you still feel comfortable with your B+ rating? How risky do you consider the stock?
I saw from a recent question you don't consider it a "sell" at this level. Do you consider this a good time to add to a small position?
Thanks for everything. I'd be lost without your guidance!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on August 12, 2014
Q: fsz
Hi- Fiera recently announced June assets under management, but did not include a comparison to May or previous months. I can't find more info on the Fiera site or archived news. Are the assets under mnanagement increasing or decreasing? Is that why Fsz is going down? I wanted to add to my small position.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Pat on August 11, 2014
Q: re:TD + ("Canada's" 6 biggest banks)

catching up a little late on my reading... have a 10% position in TD. Read an article which said...

"""Canada’s six biggest banks - Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE:TD), Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY), Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE:CM), Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) and National Bank of Canada (OTCPK:NTIOF) - had their outlooks cut to negative from stable by Standard & Poor’s because of regulatory changes that could affect bondholders."""

the comment continued with

"""S&P says the outlook revision reflects its "expectation of reduced potential for extraordinary government support arising from implementation of the proposed new elements of the resolution framework for Canadian banks.""""

I am up 12% and have very minimal understanding about what this exactly says.... what is your recommendation please?

Thank you for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on August 11, 2014
Q: Hi I just subscribed so I hope I am not doing something wrong. I searched for AGF.B on TSX. The search did not return any result. Hence my Question. (If AGF.B has already been covered, my apologies)
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Question: I bought AGF.F around C$15 and the [mis]management of this firm has me very puzzled. Asset managers have been doing rather well in the most recent years to date.

Is this stock worth keeping? Has good yield but is this company a lost cause ? Or do you think they controlling family will have the guts to hire a few more outsiders and right the sorry ship?

Thank you

Dr Adam Okhai
AO:ls dicta
Read Answer Asked by Adam on August 11, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Quick thoughts on Encore Capital Group, ECPG.US
Read Answer Asked by Graham on August 11, 2014
Q: Hello again,

I'd like to have your opinion on E-L Financial Corp Ltd (ELF.TO). They offer life insurance and wealth management products, employee benefit plans, and financial services.

It's a 2B cap company with absolutly no coverage. Its very illiquid and trade at less than 4 times TTM earnings! It has a very low debt and is trading at 0.73 x book value. The stock has more than double in two years, yet nobody seems to be interested by that company. They also seem to like special dividend. What are your thoughts ? It looks like a very good value play on the long term to get some exposure to insurances ? Have you ever have contacts with management?

Thank you very much
Read Answer Asked by Olivier on August 07, 2014
Q: What is the better buy - Visa V @$211.or MasterCard MA @$75. BNN guests were about equal in their preference.
Perhaps there are other prospects that are better than either. Thank you AWS
Read Answer Asked by Alan W. on August 06, 2014
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