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Q: Airborne Wireless Network (ABWN.US) has an interesting technology / concept but recently ran into financial problems. As a result it issued Convertible Notes and other instruments that has led to a "Weimar-Republic"-like share dilution. The company is still very much active.

I recently bought 250,000 shares at $0.0004 (=$100). Today I was looking at their financial statements and noticed that the "par value" of their shares is $0.001, more than twice the market value of my shares. (I have never previously bought shares at less than the par value.)
Does this mean that, in principle, I can demand the par value from the company, making a quick 150% profit? Of course, if everyone demands par value the company will go broke, so I would need to be the first :-)

I would appreciate your comments on this unusual (for me) situation.
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on July 23, 2018
Q: Hi,
As a follow up to Loretta's question today (the 23) about your 3 favorite canadian utility stocks. You listed Enbridge, Brookfield Renewable, and Algonquin. Your referral of those makes me happy since they are the 3 I already own. To me they all seem to be in different parts of the sector though. Would you be concerned if the total weighting got to 10 or 12 percent combined for all 3? I use all DRIPS I can and have a long time to wait (I'm only 32). What would be your max total weighting between for the 3? I have no plans for adding other utilities anytime soon. Do you have a order of favorites for these 3 where you would allow one to gain more weight over another?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by david on July 23, 2018
Q: Do you know if it is possible to purchase U.S. T-bills via a self directed (TD Waterhouse) US$ margin account? If not, how would a Canadian resident go about purchasing a U.S. T-bill?
Read Answer Asked by DAVE on July 23, 2018
Q: With the decision deferral for Avista by the regulator and no board of directors in place for this company what are the odds now this takeover will not proceed? If not doesn't this make the installment receipts a buy since holders will receive their money back? The market doesn't seem to price in this possibility or is there something I'm missing?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on July 23, 2018
Q: Hi Peter/Ryan,
Rob Wessel from Hamilton Capital was on BNN and he was speaking about non-Cdn financials and his funds. We own 90% Cdn stocks including TD, BNS, SLF, MLF, FFH, GSY all at ~4% each. The 10% non-Cdn holdings are in US industrials and tech. Would any of the above BMO or Hamilton funds or another Bank interest you as an addition to or as a substitution for our current holdings ?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 23, 2018
Q: A portion of the fun part of my portfolio has been directed towards speculative mining stocks. I have employed a basket approach which involves taking relatively small initial positions. Some have worked out, but as a result I am left with a number of stocks that are insignificant in value. I would like to clear these out and consolidate the proceeds. Do you have one or two small cap names to suggest that show promise. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on July 23, 2018
Q: Hello,
Gibsons tempting at yield of over 7%.
Price relatively sideways between $15 - $20 over last 2+ years.
I don't mind holding just for income but:

1) Is Dividend safe?
2) What is keeping stock price in this sideways pattern and is there an even small chance of growth?
3) Buy, Sell or Hold?
4) Do some analysts say "Hold" as a polite way of saying "Sell"?

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Arzoo on July 23, 2018
Q: Greetings 5i,

My question is twofold, so please deduct two credits if you see fit.

Given its obvious importance, I am looking to gain exposure to the theme of sustainable water management. My research has led me to XYL as a potential single position, or to PHO as an ETF option. This addition would be weighted as a full position (5%), and would be held long-term (likely 10-20 years).

I am 36 years old, debt-free, and relatively conservative. My investment portfolio is solely for the purpose of expediting my retirement, and I will have no need of its funds for the foreseeable future.

Given my situation, would you favour a single position such as XLY, or would an ETF seem more appropriate at this time? Furthermore, do you feel as if XLY and PHO are indeed strong representations of the water theme, or is there another option you might suggest?

Thank you.

Read Answer Asked by Lucas on July 23, 2018
Q: Good Afternoon
Can you recommend any Canadian ETFs that cover the US and Global Technology besides QQQ, hedged and unhedged and preferrably being actively managed with low fees?
Thanks
Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ron on July 23, 2018
Q: I've been waiting for a significant market correction for awhile. I blew it with a 3x U.S. bear ETF at the beginning of 2017. I'm getting itchy again. What U.S. market strategy would you suggest if you felt that a downturn is overdue? I'm not as liquid with my Canadian holdings so I'm only focusing on the U.S. for the time being.
Read Answer Asked by DAVE on July 23, 2018
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