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Q: Do you feel the news release today will have an effect on the performance going forward. The stock has been lagging for the past few weeks. Can I please have your opinion going forward.
Thanks for your great advice.
Read Answer Asked by Rick on February 10, 2015
Q: I would like to have your opinion about this pharmaceutical company that has just launched an inhaled form of insulin.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Arnella on February 10, 2015
Q: Which stock out of those you cover do you think has the highest reward to risk ratio right now? I am looking at something to spend my TFSA allowance on for this year.
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on February 10, 2015
Q: Your views on the recent sell-off...is Rx a buy, sell or hold at this time?...Thanks, Barrie
Read Answer Asked by Barrie on February 10, 2015
Q: Hi - your thoughts on the financing today - does this make sense at these prices - pretty big chunk for a $700m cap company. Reducing debt, but also cash for acquisitions? thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on February 10, 2015
Q: 10:32 AM 2/9/2015

Hello Peter

I was shocked the other day to see your answer to a question on Currency Exchange International CXI in which you say is is an American Company and thus deemed to be a Foreign Investment from CRA's perspective requiring a Form 1135 report. To me it seemed to be just another TSX listed company!

Is there any reliable way to find which TSX listed companies are actually Foreign or do I just have to search for the company corporate head office address and assume a foreign address is the key?

Are all US [and foreign] companies with a TSX listing considered foreign? And are Canadian companies interlisted in New York considered not foreign?

I wish to avoid the tax and dividend complications of foreign ownership.

Thank you.... Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 09, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,

Could I have your opinion on Bombardier Pref B ? I have about a 50 % loss if I sold today, don't mind the income but concerned about future down side. Would you sell and move on ?

Thx
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on February 09, 2015
Q: Hi there! Could you please comment on AlarmForce Industries Inc. or AF - T? It appears to be attractively priced trading near its Annual Low.

Respectfully,

Dave (Nicholson)
Read Answer Asked by David on February 09, 2015
Q: I bought Regal life style at a much higher price, I am thinking of averaging down, Previous posting indicated that you have positive views of the company. Doing my research I noticed that there is a high insider selling by ELAD Canada at current price, so I am reluctant to add to it. What is your opinion on the high insider selling for this company.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Saad on February 09, 2015
Q: 11:04 AM 2/9/2015

Hello Peter

I bought Northwest Healthcare Real Estate Investment Trust nearly 2 years ago at $11.42 a share and I hold only a 1% position. The dividend is very good at 8.5% and I would assume quite reliable given the nature of the business. Do you agree?

However I am concerned that ever since I bought it the shares slowly have slid steadily lower over the last 2 years with lower highs and lower lows pretty much wiping out the income from the dividends. At present it is near a lower high [I am "only" down 18%] and wonder if I should just sell out and take my loss? My only two holdings in this sector are the 1% in NWH.UN and a 1% position in Chartwell CSH.UN.

Do you consider Chartwell to be in the health sector or in the REIT sector?

Should I just hold on to Northwest for income or should I sell it and add the proceeds to Chartwell which I think you believe to be a "better" company.

Thank you.... Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 09, 2015
Q: Something is up at Black Diamond Group. It's up 13% today.
Any ideas what's going on?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 09, 2015
Q: Hello Folks:
Even with the down-slide, we have have done pretty well with our hefty position in Gilead Sciences (20%). With their future profitability reduced somewhat by competitors,
would you stick with them or perhaps look for another name in U.S. health care sector or perhaps you could recommend an ETF. We are happy to continue with Gilead if you think best.
Thanks for your great service
brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 09, 2015
Q: Are you still comfortable with all the components of the Canadian Money Saver Model Portfolio for the next couple of years or are there any suggestions for changes.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on February 09, 2015