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Q: Hi there, I noticed a recent answer where you recommended COV and GUD for a growth and balanced healthcare name. I know it may be best to split a position in two and own both names, but if you had to buy just one which would it be - for short term (1-2 years) or long term (5-10 years)? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 07, 2017
Q: Further to a question asked by Clarence this morning I too am reaching for dividend income. Would you consider any of these high dividend paying companies an unacceptable risk today? I guess in terms of capital loss or dividend cuts? Understanding that obviously things could change in the future.
Artis 7.68%
Crius Energy 9.38%
Diversified Royalty 6.37%
Dream Global 6.66%
Enbridge Income 7.08%
Read Answer Asked by David on December 07, 2017
Q: Oil prices are up around 10% ytd; RRX is down around 30%. I bought RRX with the premise that the oil market at some point would start to rebalance. The oil piece seems to be working itself out; can you explain the huge divergence with RRX.

Also, I could use the capital loss on RRX this year. Can you provide a good company to swap into. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Darcy on December 07, 2017
Q: hi folks:

looking for direction on oil services/drilling co's

balance sheet-wise what are your 2 -3 choices for long term stability in the energy services area?

(not concerned if it is a frack co; daylighters, upstream downstream etc etc etc)

and, since I have you........

what are your current 2-3 choices for pipelines; oil co's; gas co's

as with service co's i am primarily concerned with future viability (ie staying in business) vs biggest potential recovery

been sitting on my hands and actually making money...........by not buying as yet

thank you
Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 07, 2017
Q: I’d like your opinion on Investors Group and the financial planning services they provide. Is the consultant commission consistently applied on all products (e.g., mortgage, investment, insurance)? Are the various products available at competitive rates.

Thank you for the great service you provide!

Rob
Read Answer Asked by Rob on December 07, 2017
Q: Hello Peter,
I hold a balanced total portfolio across my TFSA, RRSP and non-registered accounts. I keep my highest dividend payers in my non-registered and currently have them on DRIPs. Are there any of theese that you don't think should be on DRIP because they are too risky?

ALA, KWH.UN, FTS, BNS, SLF, GS, NWH.UN, ECI, EIF, BCE
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on December 07, 2017
Q: I think it was Susan who commented about not being able to find Cineplex's dividend history. I use dividendhistory.org when I'm looking to do research on dividend history. Its free and maybe it can help Susan and others. ( http://dividendhistory.org/payout/TSX/CGX/ )

Lastly, cryptokitties... for trading and as an alternative currency. Is this actually real life or am I living in my wife's dream where cats and kittens are revered above everything else?
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-42237162

Thanks.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on December 07, 2017