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Q: Good morning!
The change to US dollars leaves me with about 3-5% less in income, after factoring in an exchange rate. Could you comment specifically about this change - in other words are there any hidden advantages I am not seeing?
Like the previous question about STB, I am reluctant to play the "exchange game".
Also, is there anywhere yourself or readers might suggest for getting the best exchange rate? FYI I have calculated based on the rates posted on Wellington Foreign Exchange in Kingston, ON)
Thanks! ... and enjoy your day!
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 12, 2015
Q: Hi Peter How safe to you feel the div is and do you still recommend this stock for income investors?
Kind Regards Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on May 12, 2015
Q: Thank you for your May 10 response to my question on Insured Annuities. As a follow-up for clarification, is a pre-tax GIC-equivalent yield of 5.2% a reasonable return (without the benefit of a crystal ball looking ahead 20 years)? Again, the annuity is not indexed.

Your are correct that our income exceeds our expenses from our Cash accounts. An income stream from our RRSPs and TFSAs has not been included yet. Annual RRSP withdrawals are directed towards our Cash accounts for future investments. Capital gains/losses are not factored in.

The second option under consideration was to add to the mortgage sector, specifically Capital Direct. For clarification, what maximum weighting in the "mortgage plus REIT" sector would be appropriate? I currently have 5% in Sentry REIT and 15% in Fisgard Capital, totaling 20%.

Bond-GICs yielding 1-2-3% barely cover inflation, but do provide portfolio stability. If the current relatively low interest rate environment stays this way for another 5 years, we are right back to the annuity being the better choice. Your thoughts?

Thanks for your help,
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 12, 2015
Q: In light of the recent earnings for Aecon, what is your view for the coming 12 months. thanks.
Read Answer Asked by hank on May 12, 2015
Q: Do you think with the upcoming holiday driving season, and the hurricane season approaching, that the price of crude oil and oil related stocks should be able to thrive, even with the Iran factor, thanks?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on May 12, 2015
Q: Could you comment on FTP's big price increase in recent days. Is it due to speculation on a Greece exit from Eurozone and the need for Drachma print order ??
Read Answer Asked by Ralph on May 12, 2015
Q: In an answer posted today, you stated that you thought AVO qualified as one of the more unfairly beaten up companies that you follow.

However,today we see that the EVP of Engineering has now resigned, continuing the revolving door policy at the company. As much as you, and other analysts I respect, still extol AVO's virtues, is it yet time to say enough is enough and for me to sell at a substantial loss and move on? Or is this the price you pay to get in on a high growth company?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 12, 2015
Q: Could I have your thoughts on the most recent quarter. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by wendy on May 12, 2015
Q: Hello, guys.

Do you have a Toronto listed ETF that will capture gains in a rising Canadian or US bond yield environment?

Thanks.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on May 12, 2015
Q: Q1 2015. There appears to be material non-cash charges based on various share incentive and convertible debs. Now would these plans result in a future material issuance of shares and dilution of CFPS in your view?
Read Answer Asked by Greg on May 12, 2015
Q: What are your comments on High Arctic's latest earnings?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on May 12, 2015
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