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Q: With the Iran agreement going ahead and more oil coming into the market and with the seemingly endless supply of new oil available how would you look at the oil producers future prospects this year
Read Answer Asked by dennis on July 15, 2015
Q: I have two UK banks:Barclays , ADR symbol BCS.us ; and Lloyds LYG.us. I probably should not have both and thought of selling LYG especially after I saw you said BCS has 5.4% dividend in a your in Apr 2015. Between BCS and LYG , do you think LYG is the right one to shed?
FYI: In your reply of Apr 17 2015 you mentioned BCS has a yield of 5.4% p.a. Various other sources show yield at half of that. You use Bloomberg terminals which would be more reliable than the sites popular with retail investors. I have however noticed a number of securities for which you mention a yield that is materially different from other sources. I will give higher credence to data you mention . I am however puzzled about the recurring or frequent discrepancies.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on July 15, 2015
Q: I sold VET in May at 55.31. I'm looking at it now at 50, with a dividend of over 5%. Do you think this is a good time to get back in or would you wait to see some strength in the share price. My other energy holdings are IPL, PPL and PEY. They are around 7% of my portfolio.
Thanks for your invaluable insight.
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on July 15, 2015
Q: What is your view on HOT.UN, 8.7% yield and analyst have target of 12.25$ , stock is trading at year low. good opportunity here

thanks.
Read Answer Asked by samuel on July 15, 2015
Q: I'd like have some investments that pay a predictable distribution that I either hold forever or get to cash out at the same price I purchased at.

This looks interesting (4.9% and doesn't seem to be a reset-preferred), but I've been burned by preferreds before so I thought I'd ask what you think.

http://www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2015/07/14/royal-bank-of-canada-announces-nvcc-preferred-share-issue
Read Answer Asked by John on July 15, 2015
Q: Hi team,

You indicated that in the TFSA, there will be a 15% withholding tax on dividends. How does that play if it is a mutual fund (in U.S.$) held in the TFSA ? What are the pros and the cons of holding such a mutual fund in a TFSA ?

Thanks a million,

Jacques
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on July 15, 2015
Q: There is an increase in demand for seniors housing. Is VTR a good stock to own for someone who wants to invest in this sector in the US. Or can you suggest another stock. It appears that they have not cut their dividend even in the 2008 recession.
Thanks again
Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terry on July 15, 2015
Q: As a new member, I'm trying to learn how to use your site. Presently BABA is of interest to me. How can I find what has been written about BABA in the past so that I am not repeating questions that have been ask previously? What is your current recommendation on BABA?
Read Answer Asked by George on July 15, 2015
Q: With potential pressure on the CDN mortgage market would you advise the following trades. Sell AI.Db.A and FC.Db.A, convertible debentures form 16% of my portfolio the 2 mentioned 4%, and buy VCN. Would this really be just a circular trade?

Thanks again for your much valued input.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on July 15, 2015
Q: Hi there. Can I get your opinion on Apple Inc. "AAPL"

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Robby on July 15, 2015
Q: In your answer to a question on Inspira you showed its symbol as LND. TD Direct has Inspira's symbol as NYN.P
Please comment,
Thanks, Tim.
Read Answer Asked by tim on July 15, 2015
Q: Good day, I have cash to buy either CDV or OTC in a diversified portfolio. Long term hold.
Thx for the Great Service!
Read Answer Asked by Dominic on July 15, 2015
Q: hello 5i:
just noticed some of the trading that's been going on in CSH.UN. The following is copied from the TMX website. Can you explain how someone can be both a buyer and a seller (79)?
07/14/2015 4:00 PM EDT Q 11.57 100 0.15 TSX 079 079
07/14/2015 4:00 PM EDT Q 11.57 100 0.15 TSX 079 079
07/14/2015 4:00 PM EDT Q 11.57 100 0.15 TSX 079 079
07/14/2015 4:00 PM EDT Q 11.57 100 0.15 TSX 079 079
07/14/2015 4:00 PM EDT Q 11.57 100 0.15 TSX 079 079
07/14/2015 4:00 PM EDT Q 11.57 100 0.15 TSX 079 079
07/14/2015 4:00 PM EDT Q 11.57 100 0.15 TSX 079 079
07/14/2015 4:00 PM EDT Q 11.57 100 0.15 TSX 079 079
07/14/2015 4:00 PM EDT Q 11.57 3,100 0.15 TSX 039 002
07/14/2015 4:00 PM EDT Q 11.57 1,400 0.15 TSX 039 002
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Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 15, 2015
Q: Today in a response to Joanna regarding softness in the banks you stated "worry about the housing market in general". I would appreciate expansion on what you meant by that statement - what in the housing market would cause the banks to worry? Are you referring to housing markets generally or to markets in specific parts of the country?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 14, 2015
Q: why do you think the banking sector is so soft?
Read Answer Asked by Joanna on July 14, 2015
Q: Hi,

After ATD's recent results, what do you think of the companies prospects for the rest of the year and beyond.
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on July 14, 2015
Q: I'm retired and need to sell some stock from my margin account.

Which two would you sell from this list?
IAG IGM FTT TFI GWO DH SLF HLF BAD

Thank you,
Hal
Read Answer Asked by Hal on July 14, 2015
Q: Peter; Have you seen any news on SIA today re the increased volume and price bump? Thanks.Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on July 14, 2015
Q: Hi Folks. This is really not a question but rather an addition to the discussion. On July 11 RBC came out with a report downgrading HCG from market perform to under perform. It seemed quite well reasoned to me and made the point that RBC now sees HCG as a steady growth company rather than a high growth company. They think this problem is specific to HCG and not industry wide. They think HCG can deliver double digit EPS growth long term but in the near term it is likely to be low to mid single digit.

Ross
Read Answer Asked by Ross on July 14, 2015
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