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Q: 9:57 AM 9/10/2017
Hello Peter :
My wife and I are in our 70's and require additional steady dividend income to complement our pensions and bond income. We wish to choose companies that we never need to consider selling and that have reliable dividend growth and little chance of dividend cuts.
We have a 4.5% cash position we want to invest.
We need to decide between two options:
1. Invest the whole 4.5% in RY or TD, [we already own 10% split between BNS and CM], or
2. Add to 2 or more of these existing positions : CSH.UN [3.2%], SIA [3.9%], NWC [2.2%], CSW.A [3.1%], RPI.UN [1.0%], or invest part in new positions in one or more of ET, ZCL, ABT, or ADN.
What choice or choices would you advise us to make for the highest probability of reliable long term income and dividend growth?
Thank you............. Paul K

Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 11, 2017
Q: In a previous question in March you answered that MEQ was a much more expensive stock then Boardwalk BEI-un. MEQs book value was .5 at the time vs a .7 from Boardwalk. How did you make that judgement that MEQ was much more expensive? Since March boardwalk is down 15%, does that make it significantly less expensive then MEQ at the moment?

Also is it safe to assume IIP.un has pretty much has the same strategy as MEQ albeit an Eastern Canada concentration? Its book value is 1.1 vs a .6 from MEQ. Its ROE is significantly better then MEQ but P/E ratios are roughly the same? Does that justify the lower book value of MEQ or am I looking at things wrong?

What are your 3 favorite stocks in the real estate market.

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Read Answer Asked by Thomas on September 11, 2017
Q: Could you please give me update on AcuityAds? Should I sell it?

Thanks,
Milan
Read Answer Asked by Milan on September 11, 2017
Q: Love the service. I have held MIN for a number of years, and sold about half my position recently after a big gain. I was wondering if you had an opinion and outlook on this company? It appears they are systematically clearing all hurdles and are moving towards production. Do you see them continuing to trend higher and would you agree they are a take-over candidate? Thanks for your insight!
Read Answer Asked by KEN on September 11, 2017
Q: Please comment on Acuity Ads revised guidance. Is the stock reaction over done?
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Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on September 11, 2017
Q: I'm looking to add a staple to my non-registered account in addition to ECI. How would you compare rpi.un and kbl at today's price? And what price would you upgrade rpi.un from a C+ as per August Coverage Summary?
Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brian on September 11, 2017
Q: Hi Peter, would you consider Fairfax as proxy to market /financial sector.
would you SUGGEST FFH or buy BNS, SLF, BAM, CSH.UN (in equil weight totalling amount equal to FFH). This would be for RESP with 8 years to go and regular contribution over that time. OR any other suggestions for resp account. Thanks for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by RUPINDER on September 11, 2017
Q: What is your take on the safety of the dividend with GMP.PR.B? Why is it poorly rated by the agencies? GMP Capital doesn't seem to have much debt. The dividend yield and chance of a higher reset in a rising interest rate environment seems attractive.

If you don't like it, what rate reset preferred would offer a better combination of risk/return?
Read Answer Asked by David on September 11, 2017