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Q: Based on insider reporting information provided by my broker approximately 17 million shares were sold by the insiders in March of this year.
Do you find this significant?
The stock in the meantime dropped by more than 30%.
Can you please verify that indeed there was a substantial reduction of shares owned by insiders early in 2018?
As well, would you still hold their bonds maturing in 2023?
Thank you for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on October 31, 2018
Q: Good Evening
I own a Cominar bond maturing in 2022. I realize that DBRS has rated this company below investment grade (BBHigh).
Recently an analyst has commented that if you buy a high yield bond from Cominar " is like going to a casino and putting your money on the roulette wheel. It’s a terrible idea and makes no sense. The company has had to cut its distribution in the last 12 months."
Do you share the concerns of the above analyst? In your view, will Cominar have difficulties in meeting their obligations to the bondholders?
Would you advise holding or selling this bond?
As always, I appreciate your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 08, 2018
Q: I hold the above mentioned securities in my total portfolio. Some positively,some negatively affected by rising interest rates. Group one (5%)-cpx,Enb& AD. Group two (3.4%)-Reits cuf & kmp . Group three (7.4%)- zpr & Ecn.pr.a
My plan reduce positio in group one esp. Enb and use proceeds to buy cpd.a my concern with cpd.a is fees totaling 2%. Also when purchasing this security there appears to be a trailer fee attached as indicted when I attempted to make a trade. Your opinion please.
Read Answer Asked by Roy on January 12, 2018
Q: Good day!
I have enough money to initiate a new position in a senior's income portfolio. So I am looking at these tempting higher dividend paying companies. Of the 3 which would you recommend? Or another recommendation?

Also, I would like to thank you for your invaluable assistance in managing our portfolios and wish all the team members a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year
Read Answer Asked by David on December 21, 2017
Q: Trying to make a decision to buy a small amount (2.5% weighting) in Cominar. Some points:

The 11% yield is or is not covered by cash flow? Ross Healy on BNN says it is and gave it a top pick.

It has so so buildings in Quebec but does seem to be turning them around. A family owns 5%.

Analysts seem to think that if they cut the distribution (to a probable 6-7%0 the stock would go UP.

Is it a buy? Any other factors I am not considering? Thanks

Derek

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Read Answer Asked by Derek on August 01, 2017
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