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Q: I have margin accounts with one of the big five Canadian banks and wonder if I should convert these to non-margin accounts. I never use margin and don't short stocks. Does simply having my stocks in a margin account introduce any risks to me? And does the financial institution have the right to lend out my shares and make money off this while I get nothing for these behind the scene transactions? Thanks for the education!!
Read Answer Asked by Joel on September 13, 2021
Q: Yesterday I casually came across an article in which LSPD was upgraded by some firm to the "overweight" rating level Not knowing what that means I looked it up and to my surprise it means such rated stocks have the chance to advance much further in the next 12 months ahead! Really? LSPD inspite of the meteoric rise of late still has room to grow! WOW!

Anyway, my question is: are there three or four other "overweight" rated Canadian stocks that you can name and share? That information should be very helpful to us uninformed semi-novice investors. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on September 10, 2021
Q: I recently asked a question about recommended ETF holdings in my RRSP for coverage of the US market. You had suggested converting my holdings to USD and purchase VOO direct on the US market rather than the CAD ETFs I currently hold. This would eliminate withholding taxes.
How much of a drag on performance would these withholding taxes represent?
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on September 09, 2021
Q: Thanks for your help with my Sept 3/21 question regarding MFC vs BNS-TD. You gave me the answer I needed...thanks.

However, in your answer you indicated the BNS P/CF was 7x and the P/E was 10x.

When I look on the Company Profile page , I see P/CF of 2.2 and P/E of 12.4.
Please explain the difference...are the numbers from different sources?

Thanks...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on September 09, 2021
Q: Regarding purchases made on US exchanges….

a) If I purchase Canadian companies in my margin account on the NYSE in US dollars, will the dividends also be paid in US currency? What will the withholding measures be on those dividends?
b) If I purchase European companies on US exchanges, what will the withholding measures be on those European dividends? (Germany, France)
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on September 08, 2021
Q: Good morning.

Could I get your thoughts on the CDRs offered on NEO. Not certain why it is not offered on more mainstream exchanges like the TSX and I could not find its admin fees, if any.

Thx.
Read Answer Asked by CARL on September 07, 2021
Q: You recently stated that you would find these companies more interesting with NVEI @$150, TOI @ $110 and LSPD @ $120. Is there any math that your using to arrive at these numbers?
Read Answer Asked by Gary on September 07, 2021
Q: Hello Peter,
If an analyst/portfolio manager that is a guest on BNN has selected a stock for a top pick several times, and all of a sudden decides not to take any calls on the stock, what does that mean? BNN's response is really neutral so am wondering.. I would be more comfortable for a guest to take a call and if he/she does not own it for any reason, I think that would be the right thing to do. Small caps are risky so it is understandable and circumstances can change. This is a general question. Thanks for your views.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on September 07, 2021
Q: Where you see evidence of a sell iceberg order for a micro or small cap, should a shareholder be concerned that maybe the seller knows something that I don't. Right now, I see that with Geodrill. On the surface the shares look quite undervalued, yet the iceberg sell is in place.
Read Answer Asked by Murray on September 07, 2021
Q: Hi Peter and the 5 I Team.

This is just a comment.

I just wanted to thank you for the excellent service over the years. My portfolio has never looked better and my confidence has greatly improved.
I would recommend your services 100% , anytime, anyplace.

Thanks a lot,
Read Answer Asked by ilie on September 03, 2021
Q: How does criteria to be added to the TSX composite and additions/removals to the index work? I have a hand full of stocks I would've guessed would be on it but aren't (SIS, TIXT, CTS, WELL, DRM, PLC). Then, I noticed REAL is on it - would it be up for possible removal due to its decline and smaller market cap? Thanks for sharing.

Besides the above I mentioned, what other stocks might be added to the index over the next few years that you would recommend? GDI stands out as one I would guess? Any others?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on September 02, 2021
Q: Sometimes when I place an order with TD webbroker they say the order is under review. For example, I placed an order for Bombardier today. ( I know you guys are not recommending the stock). Any reason for the review? It holds up the purchase.
Read Answer Asked by Murray on September 02, 2021
Q: Recently, I've become interested in the delta between the market price and the fair value of a stock position. There are a number of investment websites that provide such "data", like Morning Star, CFRA on iTrade, StockCalc via the Globe & Mail and then Simply Wall Street. I'm keen to get your take on the value of such "data" and if there is one site that is more dependable than others. Any other insights would be appreciated.......Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 02, 2021
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