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Q: Good morning,
1) I am confused with the reported pay out ratio for BEP.UN. I know you have it in your income portfolio and you have stated cash flow for it is a better indicator. However, when researching various sites MSN has it at 112%; Financial Times at 257% and ycharts at 72.69%. I saw one had it at 545%. Would you mind solving this for me. What does your research say?
2) You recently provided an answer to me regarding "BUYS" in the Capped Utility sector.
What would be your top 4 "Buys' ….. long term, income.
Have a great weekend
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 06, 2014
Q: WEF. Western Forest Products is off its highs close to 30% now. The RSI suggests it is oversold.
Would you agree? And would this be a reasonable time to add to my existing position in this stock?
I am still up nicely over the last year and have been looking for an opportunity to add.

On the other hand do you think some of the "steam" is out of the forestry sector?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on June 06, 2014
Q: I have a few stocks on my aggressive watch list that seem to have a lot of momentum. I would like your opinion of them before I consider entering a position. They are BOSS Airboss, MAL Magellan, IT Intertain, VCM Vecina.

Would you know why points PTS has dropped off considerably over the last few days?

I'll be keeping an eye out for your answer.

Thanks again,
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on June 06, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Can you give an update on Norsat International, NII.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 06, 2014
Q: Greetings, Peter & Co.
I appears that my previous question did not reach you so I will resubmit it and add another to it, if I may.
1. I am looking to profit from the aging 'boomers' by investing in a healthcare REIT. One possibility that I have found is Northwest Healthcare (NWH.UN)which has a very decent yield. What is you opinion of this stock? Would you recommend an alternative?
2. I would appreciate you analysis of Spartan Energy (SPE.V). Is it a buy at $4.00?
Thank you for your invaluable service to small retail investors.
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on June 06, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,

Could you please provide comments on the "Advantaged Canadian High Yield Bond Fund - AHY.UN? In particular, do you believe it is better than other bond funds?

Thanks, Darlene
Read Answer Asked by Darlene on June 06, 2014
Q: Hi. I have bought the stocks in your model income portfolio. Now I am looking to add a few from the other model portfolio to add some sector diversity and a bit more growth potential. I am thinking of CCL.B, CGX, CSU, SJ, MDA and CCS. Can you suggest any additions/subtractions/substitutions to create a better mix? I won't start using any of this money for 7 to 10 years, but would like to error on the side of caution rather than being too aggressive.

Thanks for your help.

Craig
Read Answer Asked by Craig on June 06, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on First Citizen Banc Corp, FCZA.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 06, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on Assured Guaranty, AGO
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 06, 2014
Q: Good Morning,
Value stocks seem to be making the news lately and I was looking at the ishares msci eafe value etf (EFV). Can you give me your thoughts on the etf and also your thoughts on value stocks in general?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Colin on June 05, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and team,

I know you are generally adverse to options but they have been a hugely useful tool in getting incremental leverage in my TFSA, which is otherwise constrained by the contribution limit.

I keep my options exposure relatively small, typically <20%. I currently hold OTC and CWB, but am looking to add a US bank and maybe a second US position that is rock solid and could give a small call option some torque.

Which bank would you recommend? Does anything juicy come to mind for the second position?

I am educated on these tools and am comfortable using them, so please don't answer the question with an overly apprehensive stance :)

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 05, 2014
Q: Hello 5i!

I have a relatively balanced portfolio mostly of Cdn stocks recommended by 5i. I would like to have a little more US exposure and I know its not the focus of your research but looking for a couple names that you would recommend for me. 2-3 year horizon or more. As always, thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Fay on June 05, 2014
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