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Q: Good Morning, I am considering buying PEY and ALA for the dividend and a recovery in the oil patch. Firstly, I am considering them because they are good companies with a high dividend that is unlikely to be cut(do you agree?). My other reason is based on my tax situation. Since I have no employment income I can benefit from low or no tax on my dividend. In addition, I have considerable unrealized capital gains in my taxable account. So if PEY and ALA really decline I can sell those stocks and use the loss to offset my capital gains as I realize them. Does this strategy make sense? I have often heard you should not let tax strategies drive your investment thesis but in this case it feels like the risk/reward really improves due to my tax situation. Please comment. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 20, 2017
Q: If I may follow up to today's question about celgene; how does the lack of a dividend paid by celgene bring you to recommend against moving towards a 5% position?
Can you please explain your rationale?
Most growth stock do not pay dividends, yet you have in the passed given the 'ok' for full position ( goog, fb)
Thank you
Karim
Read Answer Asked by Karim on October 20, 2017
Q: I hold ENF for income. Given this assessment, is it best to sell now? (I'd hate to see the share price decline if I wish to sell.)

" Analysts await Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc (TSE:ENF) to report earnings on November, 2. They expect $0.49 earnings per share, down 7.55 % or $0.04 from last year’s $0.53 per share. T_ENF’s profit will be $72.09M for 16.40 P/E if the $0.49 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.52 actual earnings per share reported by Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -5.77 % negative EPS growth."
Read Answer Asked by Helen on October 20, 2017
Q: It appears that what Peter has anticipated for CXR is about to occur. Financial Post reported earlier today, in part: "Following previous efforts to retool its capital structure, Concordia is beginning a court proceeding under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA). The company hopes to reduce its existing secured and unsecured debt obligations by more than $2 billion."
Read Answer Asked by RANDALL on October 20, 2017
Q: Sorry, guys. One last follow up regarding Northland and Algonquin. I should have clarified, Investor's Edge shows consensus eps for Northland in 2107 is $1.07 growing to $1.46 in 2018 and consensus for Algonquin growing from 66 cents in 2017 to 73 cents in 2018.

I mentioned in my previous question that the above eps numbers were CIBC's Investor's Edge, when in fact they were the consensus numbers as reported by CIBC.

I suppose that doesn't change the fact it appears that Bloomberg is showing different consensus numbers, but I just wanted to clarify my previous statement.

Thanks again and sorry for the confusion.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on October 20, 2017
Q: Hello

I had bought LAC as a speculative buy last year as a play on the changing dynamic in the auto/energy sector. It has a run up a lot recently hitting new highs again today I believe. Do you see anything specific driving the recent movement? I am trying to weigh Letting a winner run with the fact it looks a little overheated and wanting to be invested in this theme for the long term. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Josh on October 20, 2017