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Q: Good morning, do you have enough confidence in the management team at Avigilon that buying now and forgetting about it for three to five years would be a good idea, thanks?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on April 27, 2015
Q: Good Morning. I would like to know if there is a time limit to declaring profits and losses on my income tax return. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Denis on April 27, 2015
Q: Why are these U.S. chip stocks so weak lately. Are they buys, holds or sells?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Francis on April 27, 2015
Q: Please comment on the todays news and the revised outlook for Surge. It would appear they are making progress and reducing risk/debt? Thanks, Gord
Read Answer Asked by gordon on April 27, 2015
Q: Patient home monitoring and NHC hit new highs on Monday and by Wednesday they had pulled back approximately 25%. ITrade indicated that companies like such as those that grow by acquisition - there are pros and cons of companies that grow by acquisition. A recent BNN guest indicated there are smart money people like people who appear on BNN and have newsletters. Then there are dumb money people -- (me) -- who watch BNN for advice and subscribe to the newsletters. Bruce Campbell BNN regular from Alberta has recommended these practically every time he has been on. Would the smart money people have been getting out of these positions when they hit new highs a couple of days ago and the dumb money people like me still have them?
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on April 27, 2015
Q: Can you please comment on its recent earnings. Thx
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on April 27, 2015
Q: Hello Team, I only have a small position in Gold Corp, and I would like to increase my exposure in the mining sector. I was thinking of purchasing FM, and I would like to hear if you feel that now is a good time to jump in. Also I would like to hear your opinion on any other candidates for the sector that you feel are worth holding. As with all my stocks, my intention is to hold onto them for a couple years.
Have a good weekend!
Patrick
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on April 27, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on Dundee Acquisition Ltd. and INFOR Acquisition Corp? Are these types of vehicles worthwhile investments?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 27, 2015
Q: BLX RNW BEP.UN which one do you like better.


Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Tom on April 27, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and team. For the most part, I am a buy and hold investor with a very long time horizon especially for dividend-paying stocks. However, I also use a buy-write strategy where I write covered calls on stocks. For example, I am considering doing this with AAPL $135 calls expiring in July (07/17/15) that last traded at $4.46. So, if buy 100 shares stock and write 1 call, three month upside (after transaction fees) about $900 for a $13000 investment (7%) Any thoughts or advice on this? (E.g. what time frame for calls would you suggest? Any "art" of selecting the best delta?) Thanks for great service!
Read Answer Asked by Steven on April 27, 2015
Q: Good Afternoon,
Do you guys know anything about Paymobile? I believe it is still privately held? Any thoughts or info on this one? thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on April 27, 2015
Q: About a year ago your position on FAP was negative for several reasons (high management fee plus currency risk) and you suggested BCE, WCP, ENF, or COS would be suitable to replacements in one's portfolio. I do own the company and must admit the dividend is what's kept me invested. Do you still feel negatively towards FAP and it so, would you maintain your list of replacements or change/add to them in any way. As always, thanks for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on April 27, 2015
Q: After reading your column in Saturday's National Post my eyes wandered to
the right, a beginner's guide to Alternative Investing. What do you think of the article
and what funds would you recommend? Would you recommend any ETF exchange
Traded alternative funds by Purpose Investments Inc.? I like most investors have avoided this this type of investing because we really do not understand it.
Thanks to all.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on April 27, 2015
Q: I'm having difficulty trying to classify stocks (eg consumer discretionary, materials,consumer staples, industrials) for seasonality. Is there a site that classifies Canadian stocks?Thanks for your input
Read Answer Asked by hal on April 27, 2015
Q: Plan to sell bellatrix to realize a tax loss.To maintain exposure to this sector,looking at rmp or bankers as similar risk companies.Which would you choose or do you have another recommendation?Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maurice on April 27, 2015
Q: Held this a long time underwater and it seems to be coming back. Really good yield. Safe to add to tfsa for yield? Thanks James
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on April 27, 2015
Q: Peter and Team:
I currently hold SYZ and OTC (each about 3%) in a sector balanced growth portfolio. What are your thoughts about adding or switching with GIB.A. Is it fair to say these represent small, mid and large cap companies in this sector, and how would you rate the three for a 5 year plus hold? Do "valuations" really have much meaning in comparisons like this?

Thank you as always for a great service.

Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on April 27, 2015
Q: Hello 5 I team,

What are your thoughts on these 2 companies.
Is Bin a good time to buy since its 10% correction.
Thank you

Susan
Read Answer Asked by susan on April 27, 2015