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Q: Your thoughts on earnings please and thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on March 08, 2015
Q: Your comments please. stock has had drastic correction and dividend cut.
Read Answer Asked by alan on March 08, 2015
Q: Morning Peter and Team

I’ve held this company (AXA)for some time and wondering if you have any information and thoughts you can offer. Being a long term investor I am considering IT for my TFSA account thoughts please.

Thank you for your great insight and service

Ernest
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on March 08, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and the team,

I'm thinking of adding a position on a renewable energy stock such as BLX or BEP.UN. Any comment about what's the best choice for income with some growth?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 08, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,

I read this presentation by EDT that is in phase 3 trials with their drug for sepsis.

The presentation is here and I would like your opinion on whether you do or not think it is worth investing in and why.

http://www.spectraldx.com/assets/spectral-medical-ir-feb2015.pdf

Would you buy it?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on March 08, 2015
Q: Hello Peter and All,
Would you please comment on EDT.
Looks interesting.
Bill.
Read Answer Asked by William on March 08, 2015
Q: What are your views on BDI results. I sold ET to replace it with BDI as results of ET were weak. I also purchased AQN on the recent weakness. Do you think these moves make sense?
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on March 08, 2015
Q: The Berkshire letter-all 43 pages- is an extraordinary read, and on so many levels ! An inspiring and educational glimpse at the reasons for Warren and Charlie's legendary success, not the least of which is clearly a wry sense of humour ... Thank you for including it in your Weekly "5"
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on March 08, 2015
Q: I have recently been picking away at these preferred shares in the $14-15 range. This particular issue is a rate-reset which is going to reset on June 30th at Gov't 5yr + 1.28%, but there also is an opportunity to convert to a floating series prior to the reset date. So, the question is: Should I convert to the floating series in light of a market that seems to be indicating higher future rates? Canada should eventually follow the US in raising rates, correct? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 08, 2015
Q: I would like to buy some pharmaceuticals and staples. However, I am reluctant to trade current yield for the expectation of future growth. I am adverse to fx exposure. Do you have any suggestions?
Read Answer Asked by Carl on March 08, 2015
Q: I was put onto Garth Turner's bog "Greater Fool" and found his views interesting. For those who don't know, Garth Turner predicts a U.S. style economic crash in Canada based on the fact that Canadian's today save very little and have an larger appetite for debt. He reports that as a population, Canadians are second only to Greece in the rate we are increasing our debt and that Canadians as a whole now carry over 1.82 Trillion in debt; an amount that eclipses the countries GDP. My question is this, if Garth is right and we are on the brink of another financial collapse, what sectors/ stocks would be most likely to be 'safe' or benefit? What stocks do you recommend in this environment? I would appreciate your view and insight into Mr. Turner's positions.

Thanks in advance.

DON
Read Answer Asked by Donald on March 08, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and team

I was thinking of purchasing Home Capital after checking it out carefully. However I notice in today's Globe that there has been insider selling to the tune of over 48,000 shares. Do you think this is a cause for concern?

Many thanks, as always.

Joanne
Read Answer Asked by Joanne on March 08, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & Co

I’m paraphrasing here a synopsis of a couple of articles presented by Christine Hughes of Otterwood Capital. In 2007, Christine had forewarned her clients about the impending onset of the last financial crisis; and right she was.

“Since the 2nd half of 2014, coincidental with the collapse of oil prices, the US$ index started to breakout; and after a multi-week sideways consolidation, it has resumed its seemingly vertical ascent thanks to the release of the Eurozone QE plan.
Furthermore, the Bank of International Settlements had reported earlier that US denominated cross-border debt had reached $9 trillion ($7 trillion of which was non-US resident); many of these countries, who do not have a steady revenue stream denominated in US$, will now have to buy more US$ to make interest payments and pay back their debt. This demand drives the US$ further up.
What would add fuel to the fire would be a consistently strong US job market indicating a good economy. If and when the US raises interest rates, it will breathe fresh air into the already long-dollar trade.
It is impossible to tell ahead of time when the inevitable bust begins but begin it will; we are keeping our eyes open for any signs of stress in the system. For now, things are calm”.

What could a retail investor do to preserve the gains made so far in this 6-year old bull market?
Do you agree with this analysis? If you agree, what would you do?
Thanks as always
Antoine

Read Answer Asked by Antoine on March 07, 2015
Q: Any comments on the latest news about the insider trading for AYA?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/the-law-page/probe-of-trading-in-amaya-includes-dealings-with-adviser/article23346289/
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on March 07, 2015
Q: You have often mentioned that you feel holding gold is good "insurance". Having said that, should one still consider it as part of the materials portion of a portfolio or does it tend to stand in a class by itself. I already own CHEM.UN and G and wanted to add SJ. That would make me a little overweight in that sector but I find it hard to see SJ as comparable to G.

Thanks for the invaluable insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 06, 2015
Q: Looking at adding to this VS taking a new position in keg.un. Do you have a preference as both in very different sectors of the hospitality industry?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 06, 2015
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