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Q: The theme of this questions is the potential for rising coffee prices and how it may affect the companies I have listed.

I have been watching the iPath Bloomberg Coffee Subindex (JO) and it has me concerned enough to trim some of my position in SBUX and I am also curious to know if you think this is something investors in PHB and TPK need to worry about. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by John on November 08, 2016
Q: Do you have any comments on results released today? Why was the drop so significant? Volume 6x normal...

I'd still like to hold (maybe even add to) as they seem to have some interesting technology. Is this an opportunity to add for the long term? Current position is 1.2%, and I'm still in the green despite the drop.

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Read Answer Asked by Cameron on November 08, 2016
Q: I am looking to by Loblaw in my SDRSP and DBOX in my TFSA. I'm wondering whether I should purchase tomorrow or wait until after the election as I understand markets usually decline after a US election. Also, WRT DBOX should I invest in ZCL in the meantime and wait on DBO? It seems DBO has remained stagnant for a while. Does it need some positive news to move?

Read Answer Asked by Grant on November 08, 2016
Q: In an Investment Brief from ARC they outline their concerns regarding BCE and its' payout ratio. Specifically they feel that if the Special Annual Pension Contribution and M+A expenses were deducted from Free Cash Flow then the payout ratio would be in the 84%-88% range (rather than the stated 69%-72% range). This may limit the ability to continue to grow dividends.

Should this be something to be concerned about? It is currently about a 2.5% weighting in my portfolio. If I were to exit BCE, either partially or completely, would Telus be the only real alternative in the space?

Thanks for your wonderful service.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 08, 2016
Q: Some information I learned from my broker last Friday while asking them about the status of the exchangeable shares: (A) the process has multiple steps and the shares had just been "released". If I understood correctly, this is the last step of the process (B) Broker says many shareholders called Wednesday/Thursday/Friday to cancel the tender, finding the process confusing.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on November 07, 2016
Q: As a senior retired investor I have most of your Income Portfolio and BE Portfolio. My question is about my fixed part. I had some bonds come due and also some GICs. Since the rates are so low I am at a loss to know where to put the fixed part of my portfolio. I am tempted to just buy something like BCE and Fortis and let them collect dividends, which is more tax efficient. I understand these are still stocks and not fixed income. Your suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Shirley on November 07, 2016
Q: You recently answered a question on DH's current debt (short and long), outstanding debentures and cash on hand (see below). Where can I find this information on DH and other companies myself? Thank you.

5i Research Answer:
DH has $80 million in current loans, $1.4 billion on long term loans and $428 million in convertible debentures. There is $48 million in cash as well. DH did address the debt, and it is a priory in terms of trying to pay it down as much and as fast as possible.
Read Answer Asked by LARRY on November 07, 2016
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