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Q: Thanks for the great service. I'm looking to add a ETF (such as IWO) in a non-registered USD account. Given some of these etf's have had large moves I'm worried that if I buy before the end of the year I will get a large taxable distribution. Is this a valid concern? Thanks, Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on December 02, 2013
Q: Aside from gold, what other sectors/companies do you believe have been oversold or present an opportunity on a value basis?
Read Answer Asked by Vince on December 01, 2013
Q: When you are researching a stock, do you talk to management?
Read Answer Asked by John on December 01, 2013
Q: Hey Peter,

What stocks are new/exciting that folks are not asking about? I am looking for something to bolt on to my core holdings to add a little sizzle.
Read Answer Asked by william on December 01, 2013
Q: Would you mind recommending any stocks to be purchased during tax-loss selling and few which may do well in 2014?
Read Answer Asked by S on December 01, 2013
Q: A suggestion rather than a comment. When searching the company reports, the indexes show the current rating beside all the entries for a company even if there have been more than one report. For example, the BAD report for May 8/12 shows the current rating of B+ whereas the actual report of May 8/12 was A-. If the index rating showed the actual rating at the time of each report this would provide a useful perspective re momentum.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on December 01, 2013
Q: When professional money mangers talk asset allocation, do preferred shares go into the "fixed income" portion or the "equity" portion? Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on November 30, 2013
Q: BAD

Now that BAD has reached $1B market cap, how much more interest could it get by the larger fund managers? Could you please comment on what the various Market Cap 'Goal Posts' are for a company such as Badger as they grow.

Thanks very much for a great service
Brian
Read Answer Asked by jessie on November 29, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & team,
I'm hearing more about DEFLATION lately and wondering what effect it would have on the markets. THANKS!
Read Answer Asked by Terry D. on November 29, 2013
Q: Peter and team, what is a good strategy for an RESP ? Child is 12. Account is $30k in a mix of individual stocks. Due to size of account and institution, trades are $25 per. Is there a few ETFs that make sense to replace individual equities, or would you mirror your model portfolio ? My apologies if this question has been answered before. I looked but could not find it. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 29, 2013
Q: what impact will the Dividend Reinvestment Plan have for dhx thanks
Read Answer Asked by dave on November 29, 2013
Q: I have a question re ETF's of U.S. stocks hedged to the C$. If the U.S.dollar appreciates significantly in relation to the C$ would the hedged ETF increase because of that with all other things being equal? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 29, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team: Do you think it is an appropriate time to buy a materials ETF, or should I wait?
On the subject of the number of questions: I think each question should pose essentially one focussed issue for your analysis. To ask for details on more than one stock is being greedy, but asking for a comparison of two similar stocks would be OK (in my opinion). Infrequent questioners who have multiple queries should pose multiple but separate questions.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on November 29, 2013
Q: I just received a letter from lonestar about a special meeting to vote on changing the year end Which is okay. l noticed they are also proposing a stock option plan up to 10% of the floats. I like the idea of employees owning shares but is 10% a reasonable percentage. I would have thought 5% would be more reasonable. What is normal, reasonable while balancing incentives for employees while not watering down the # of shares.
I want to echo another reader concern. I write in very in frequently but may have multiple questions at that time.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 28, 2013
Q: Peter; When I go to Investment and Company Questions I only see one (1) Question on DHX? Is this right? I can't believe you have had only one question today. Thanks.Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on November 28, 2013
Q: I keep getting the message " there are no questions in this category" when trying to view investment and company questions. Is there something I am doing wrong?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 28, 2013
Q: As a new member I would like to know more about the rating system.(B+,B,C+). Are differences significant and predictive of future corporate growth/stock price?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on November 28, 2013
Q: Peter, some of the equities rated highly by you have very high price/earnings ratios. Is this not an indication that a stock may be overpriced?
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on November 28, 2013