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Q: I am concerned about EIF's debt to equity ratio and the potential of aviation fuel increasing with the price of oil stabilizing and potentially rising. On that note, was the decline in fuel price a key contributor to their recent past profits? I do like the depth of directors and management. I'm inclined to think that their FAR NORTH aviation markets are a barrier to entry in and of itself and they have the market captured. Don't know if I should continue to hold or liquidate? Can you help me decide?

Carl

Carl
Read Answer Asked by Carl on October 06, 2016
Q: Hi,

Within an overall balanced portfolio, I am looking to add one "high yielder" to supplement dividend income. Which of the four listed would you prefer and feel the dividend is the "most" secure going forward? Is their a different equity that you would recommend other than the four listed?

Regards,

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 26, 2016
Q: In your answer to my question previously about the two companies, you state the following: "This switch would, in our view, be effectively a trade off between income and potential economic leverage. With NFI owned already, we think it could still be helpful."

I am not sure what you mean when you say it could still be helpful. More helpful to retain TFI or more helpful to make the switch?

Thanks again for your advice.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 21, 2016
Q: I have held TFI for the past 2 years or so and watched it go from above $30 to below $20 and now back to above $26. Despite its recent substantial rise, I am thinking it should be expected to level off until the economy in general improves. I am therefore considering a switch here to EIF to take advantage of the higher dividend and perhaps a better growth profile. Would you view this as a reasonable switch or would it be best to stay with TFI or is there another company in the Industrials you would consider switching to (I already own NFI).

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 21, 2016
Q: Well I foolishly falls for the shorts' tree shaking con game of driving down EIF to create a panic and allowed my EIF to be stopped out $32.41 (yes, I kept a bit of profit at this level). I now contemplate about buying it back at around $34! Sell low and buy high, is it not what investing is all about? What more can you say about small retail jittery!

Anyway I would like your opinion on buying EIF back at this price level, and it is wise to do so.

sign - "too embarrassed".
Read Answer Asked by Victor on August 17, 2016
Q: Maybe its me, but can you verify what EIF's consensus 2016 and 2017 current eps estimates are?

Prior to their earnings report, Investor's Edge showed 2016 estimates at $2.49 and 2017 estimates at $2.66. Post earnings report, Investor's Edge is now showing $2.29 and $2.46 as 2016 and 2017 estimates. A little puzzling considering EIF's recent report was pretty good, in my opinion.

Thanks for your thoughts.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on August 16, 2016
Q: We are elderly and fully invested in 23 dividend paying stocks now, and have full positions in TRP, IPL and PPL. I am considering selling IPL and PPL down to a 1/2 position, adding to my VET and AAR.UN to bring each of them to 2/3 pos'n and taking a 2/3 pos'n in EIF. I should add that our present portfolio is 28% in the green with nothing in the red and I manage it daily. Do my changes sound reasonable to you given the present environment? Thanks, Ted
Read Answer Asked by Edward on August 02, 2016
Q: Hello, Since eif and ad have both been ranked about even do you see eif facing the same demise as ad. I bought alaris the day before earnings release and took a serious haircut. As I write this am wondering if there is any relation to ex dividend and earnings release for Alaris. Thanks lots
Read Answer Asked by Alan on July 28, 2016
Q: Hello Peter
I am wanting to replace some bonds with these 4 stocks. (EIF,PKI, SIA, AD ) Could I have your opinion and any concerns.
Thanks for your great service.
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on June 23, 2016
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