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Q: Hi Peter I have noticed companies you have recently recommended that do business or generate revenue in the US.Why do you not include RPI.Un most of their sales are in the US and one of there big input cost is petroleum and the stock has been positive all year .What am I missing I am a large holder and the stock like PBH has served me well
Kind Regards Stan

Read Answer Asked by Stan on July 22, 2015
Q: Why is this reit trading at such a low multiple? Lowest in the retail sector along with a 9% yield and a good payout ratio.
Read Answer Asked by John on July 22, 2015
Q: Would you buy Africa Oil And Gear energy-- either, both or neither. What is your opinion of management and their prospects in a better energy environment. Thanx Robbie
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 22, 2015
Q: I see there have been a lot of questions about dalsin and greens sale of phm and convalo shares. On BNN last week an analyst mentioned that one could transfer shares of these companies directly into shares of the mutual finds that michael decter and micheal dalsin started. I think that that's what is happening here, that they are transferring the shares into the fund which holds the same companies.
Read Answer Asked by Carla on July 21, 2015
Q: It also appears the founders have privately sold their shares in CXV too. This likely in part explains the sell off for both companies. Any insight here is greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by James on July 21, 2015
Q: Did they stop trading on this or what news is out there?Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Don on July 21, 2015
Q: Peter & Team, I can't find any information on Dalsin and Greene selling their shares, as suggested in the previous question. There is a July 13th company press release pre-announcing very impressive results, a 14.5 million share buy back (5% of issued shares) and executive leadership changes; nothing about the founders cashing in (although they are taking on non-executive board roles). Can you please clarify. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Keith on July 21, 2015
Q: Good morning,

I have been considering adding to a holding in Exco and wonder if the dip yesterday was the result of something worrisome or just profit taking and a possible buying opportunity. Any insight?
Read Answer Asked by Tim on July 21, 2015
Q: Hi there,

GIB.A seems to be a favorite among analysts on BNN with numerous "Top Pick" designations in the past month. ESL looks pretty nice on it's chart but is less talked about. Would you recommend one over the other for someone needing exposure to this sector? If you could answer which is your preferred and why it would be a big help.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on July 21, 2015
Q: What 3 sectors would you avoid in an increasing interest rate environment? Which 3 sectors would perform best in an increasing interest rate environment?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 21, 2015
Q: Can I get your thoughts on yieldcos, Pattern in particular? It seems to be an unsustainable business model to me. They get capital which will accept low returns so long as they keep growing the distribution but they have to keep paying higher prices to keep the rate of growth going. Eventually the growth rate has to run out of steam and then their cost of capital would rise and there would be a world of hurt. Am I missing anything?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on July 21, 2015
Q: Hi 5i team,
I've read back to the previous questions about the CSU rights and am still confused. Here are some more questions:
- when does the interest start accumulating?
- why do I get the privilege of using 10.596 rights to pay $115 for a debenture worth $100 (obviously I'm missing something)
- will the debentures be less attractive if I don't hold them until maturity?
- do the rights transfer with the stock? (ex., if I sell my CSU today, do I lose the rights? if I purchase more CSU today, do I get more rights?)
- how safe is the yield and/or principal?

I can't be the only Confused Canuck on this one!
As always, thanks for all your help.
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on July 21, 2015
Q: For several years I have held a small position (approx 1.5% of my portfolio) in Central Fund. I have held this out of an idea that I should have something of intrinsic value in my portfolio. I am still up on CEF by around 70%.

Given recent events in Greece and China I would have expected Gold, and precious metals in general, to have rallied a bit. They didn't seem to move very much if at all.

I don't believe inflation will be a concern for a few years.

Is it worth keeping my position in CEF ? I still will have some exposure to Gold through Goldcorp (which has the benefit of a dividend).
Read Answer Asked by Jim on July 21, 2015
Q: I've been watching this slide down over the past couple of months then some big volume to the downside. I haven't seen any news releases. I own a fair bit around $12.75. Can you give me your thoughts....buy more or bail? I'm using it as straight US income.
Thanks and you guys are doing a great job!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 21, 2015
Q: Can you provide an update on EFH? Do you think it is a buy at his time?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 21, 2015
Q: This convertible debenture's yield to maturity is over 34%. I realize that this is risky company to invest in, but do you think the reward may offset the risk considering the debentures will mature in 17 months on December 31, 2016?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 21, 2015
Q: I have had significant realized capital gains this year in my non-registered portfolio. To help offset the gains I would like to sell and rebuy in 30 days shares that I have a significant unrealized capital loss. SDY is one of these companies. I know it is difficult to predict but would I be better selling now or waiting to the end of the year?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 21, 2015
Q: If the Canadian loonie were to maintain it's low level or go even lower in the future should Ms.Yellen decide to raise rates. Could you give a short list of Canadian companies that will benefit from a lower Canadian dollar that make a significant part of their earnings in US dollars ? MCB comes to mind as it does 49% of it's business in the US ?
Thanks Garth
Read Answer Asked by Garth on July 21, 2015
Q: Hello,

in order to diversify my investment I would like to buy some Alibaba stock... After the recent jumps at Chinese market it went down significantly and I trust it may be a good time. At the same time I know that YHOO is going to spin off it's part in Alibaba. And here is the question (or even two questions):

1)what do you think about BABA perspective for the next 12 months?

2) how this YHOO spin of their Alibaba shares will affect both parties: YHOO and BABA?

Thank you for sharing your opinion!
Read Answer Asked by Galina on July 21, 2015
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