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Q: Please offer some assurance during this crappy market performance. My portfolio is dropping substantially every day. I know I'm not alone :(
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on August 20, 2015
Q: What metrics should one use to evaluate this company? The ones available are confounding: forward PE of 243, -75% ROE yet it trades at an all time high (impressive given current conditions). Revenue and Earnings growth doesnt seem that impressive. Is it good value here and if so based on what measure? Would BAM be a comparable company, which is better value? Finally, would you rank OCX as an A or B company? Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Albert on August 20, 2015
Q: Hello Peter,I have some money to invest, I would like to have your opinion of the above w.t.r. to growth, safety in view of future interest increase. Also, if you have better choices for me.
Many thanks, J.P, Burlington
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on August 20, 2015
Q: Two questions here (to save sending 2 separate items) - and maybe the answers will differ regarding timing new buys in these 2 sectors.

With most bank stocks and even the better rated energy stocks hovering just above or just below 52 week lows, would you be comfortable buying any of the banks or energy stocks right now or have we not seen "the whites of their eyes" yet?

In an earlier question (I believe) you suggested not buying anything for a couple of weeks.

Would the same apply here?

Thanks. (What a great resource to have in trying to figure out how best to invest).
Read Answer Asked by Donald on August 20, 2015
Q: Quite often these days you hear some expert calling for a 10 to 15% correction. What level on the TSX are they using to correct from. January 1, 2015 or the highest level the TSX reached this year or from the level the TSX is at the day the expert financial fortune teller makes the call?
Read Answer Asked by roland on August 20, 2015
Q: Morning Peter and Team,
Seems AFN has been caught in the current downdraft. (not to mention the western Canadian drought). I purchased the company after your recent report. I'm down 16%. It's dividend is now over 6%. Do you think it's safe. Also, is this the kind of company that can withstand a possible global recession caused by the "China Problem"? What is the downside?

Also, what is your opinion regarding the impact China's economic problems could have on the global economies
As always, thanks for your opinions.
Read Answer Asked by Les on August 20, 2015
Q: Aug 13 quarter report was anything but positive. After the big drop in share price today do you think its akin to catching a falling knight or worth a small nibble for the risk capital portion of my portfolio? CEO says " We are generating the cash flow that enables the payment of a dividend at the bottom of the cycle. He does not say if that div will be at the current level going forward. Do you see this div as sustainable, because a cut probably would see a further drop in share value. Thank you for you thoughts
Read Answer Asked by James on August 19, 2015
Q: The world seems to be shorting Canada. Is it too late to increase US weighting in our portfolios? I currently have 20% in US stocks and 25% in Canadian stocks that get most of their revenue from outside of Canada (ATD.b, MDA, OTC, BAM.a). The remaining 55% is pure Canadian. I would appreciate your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Hans on August 19, 2015
Q: Hi gang...lots of nail biting going on right now..yikes! Anyway last week just after China's announcement, a speaker on BNN mentioned that Dollarama would be a good place to invest at this "junction" due to their connection/buying with/0f Asian products! Do you agree? thanks for your advice as always..cheers for now
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on August 19, 2015
Q: I know why people short stock.They just raised the dividend by 10 % and someone came out and states they will run out of cash by year end thus they are shorting it.What am I missing.
Read Answer Asked by andrew on August 19, 2015
Q: Currently I have the following mix of Brookfield stocks: BAM 2.8%; BIP 3.6% and BEP 4.4%. This means that these Brookfield shares comprise 10.8% of my portfolio. Are these 3 companies diverse enough that I should keep them at these levels? When they are compared on a 3 year chart they appear to be very different.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 19, 2015
Q: CRHJ just announced that they filed for a NASDAQ listing. What are your thoughts on this?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on August 19, 2015
Q: Could you please comment on AJX 2Q results and their outlook?
regards manoch
Read Answer Asked by manochehr on August 19, 2015
Q: Peter/group I just trimmed my Boyd Auto body (after making 400% (I have held it for a long time) I trimmed it by 50% so its now 7% of my portfolio. Can you recommend a stock/stocks that would offer a chance of similar performance going fwd. I have $40,00 to re invest and was thinking of leaving it in cash for a while unless you can recommend a screaming buy right now.? Thanks for your insight
Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 19, 2015
Q: Yesterday, August 17, the ceo of EIF was on bnn , extolling the virtues of their most recent financial results. Later, another guest was on warning that they may have a good EBITDA, but the cash flow was poor and they will run out of money by year end. I looked at the statements for June 30, and I do not understand. The cash flow per share would appear to be OK. Perhaps my source is incorrect. What do you show? I tried to get both parties today by phone to no avail. Also, question today from Charlie. What company has the ticker BEI?
Thanks Peter and Team.
Read Answer Asked by BEN on August 19, 2015
Q: It would seem that "averaging down" on some commodity stocks would make sense if the time horizon is somewhat long (5 yrs.), and the individual does not trade actively. I currently own tck.b / fm / g, and while down significantly, do you think "averaging down" for a long term horizon makes sense? And, of the three stocks which (in your opinion) will recover most favorably (reducing debt, not diluting itself, maintain dividend, etc.), And lastly, can you let me know of an 5i favorite / recommended commodity ETF, thanks!
Read Answer Asked by KEN on August 18, 2015
Q: Good Morning Peter,
In our Banking positions we currently own RBC, TD, and BNS... we own the smart reit (old CWT) have been watching BEI and NA for sometime now and would like your opinion on which stock you would purchase for Retiree for a long term hold.

Thank you,
Charlie
Read Answer Asked by CHARLES LA on August 18, 2015
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