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Q: Would you please comment on the quarterly earnings and would you consider this a hold or a sell. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Rose on May 13, 2015
Q: You have consistently been "cool" to any investment in this restaurant chain. Still feel that way? Please compare to the rest like AW,PZA or DIV
Read Answer Asked by Barry on May 13, 2015
Q: Please give information Bpf for income capital gains thank you jack
Read Answer Asked by Jack on May 13, 2015
Q: With the Globe and Mail reporting that bond markets are predicting a painful road ahead for shareholders, what can I expect from XSB? I bought the shares of this ETF for bond exposure with minimumal downside. Have I missed the mark?

Thanks in advance!

DON
Read Answer Asked by Donald on May 13, 2015
Q: Hi Peter & Team
Is POT a good entry today? 2.5% in RRIF for long term? It is down 15% in three months with a nice yield. Your opinion please, thanks
Read Answer Asked by Karl on May 12, 2015
Q: What do you think of the Stingray Digital Group IPO?
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on May 12, 2015
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