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Q: HLF:
This latest acquisition of American Pride seems good; paying 25% of sales. I'm concerned that they paid nothing for goodwill which may indicate that it is losing money. Please comment.
Please comment.
Read Answer Asked by sandy on October 01, 2013
Q: Can you give me a brief overview of Neulion. What do they do, and what do you think about them?

Thanks,
Rob
Read Answer Asked by Rob on October 01, 2013
Q: Hi 5i Team,
There were two preferred shares recommended on BNN this afternoon, PWF.PR.S (rated P1) and BRF.PR.E, that I would like a second opinion on.
Both offer healthy yields, and sell at discounts to their call prices. I am thinking of boosting my preferred share content in my dividend-oriented portfolio. Other than interest rate risk, do you see any red flags on either of these issues?
Many thanks,
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on September 30, 2013
Q: Hello
I am on the fence for investing in ECA.
The recent news on the impending court case for polluting well water has me wondering if they are too risky.
Looking at their previous highs ECA looks like a great opportunity.
Would you have any recent research or opinion available.
Thanks in advance.
Your Q&A is a great resource.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on September 30, 2013
Q: Peter & team I have a large holding in CLQ to-day when I pulled up the stock the recommendation to buy was down from last week , is their something I should be aware of .
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on September 30, 2013
Q: I have a 3/4 position in AFN. I just found that the ebitda has dropped from 55.6 in Dec '09 to 44.2 in Dec 12. How can I find the ebitda today, and how significant is it in this particular stock? I'm willing to wait for better numbers if the dividend is safe?
Read Answer Asked by Edward on September 30, 2013
Q: Greetings Peter and Team,

Your thoughts on the recent movement of AFN. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by basil on September 30, 2013
Q: Hi Team: Can you comment on the CT Reit IPO? What do you think of the pricing in this environment. Is the single tenant an issue? thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on September 30, 2013
Q: SVR, CGL, CEF.A
Hello,
I bought quite a bit of Claymore Gold Bullion and Claymore Silver bullion which was later bought out by i-shares. Since my purchases there has been a lot of discussion about "paper" gold and now I am wondering whether the bullion is really in the vault? Do you think dealing with the Central Fund of Canada is more reliable? I am losing some sleep on this so your answer will be appreciated!
Read Answer Asked by Pat on September 30, 2013
Q: could you give me your opinion on the take over off bpo. would you sell your shares or that the stock offer? And would I receive the us or Canadian shares off bpy?
Read Answer Asked by Dustin on September 30, 2013
Q: I own BPO shares and am trying to figure out what my options are with the proposed takeover announced this morning. Can you help put this in plain English ?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on September 30, 2013
Q: GS Gluskin and Scheff.

Does this week's developments (owners selling their shares) alter your opinion of GS as a worthy candidate for one's portfolio? If no, what would you replace it with? If yes, would you back up a small truck and buy more shares?

Thank you for your help; and I hope this finds you enjoying your time in Europe and picking up some new and useful ideas.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on September 28, 2013
Q: Peter and team, I am considering buying Cryolife (CRY-N) as a smaller cap company. Their numbers look good to me. I would appreciate your views on it. Thanks for your input and excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Bernard on September 28, 2013
Q: I would like to invest $100,000 in US market ETF's for a long term hold. What would your recommendations be for ETF selection? Thanks! Linda
Read Answer Asked by Linda on September 28, 2013
Q: hello Peter, You appear to favour Goldcorp (g) as do most investment people. I have done some research on G and it appears to be one of the worst stocks from a shareholder point of view, losing value year after year (its average return over the last 10 years is about 3.5% during which time gold has quadrupled). I am at a loss, can you explain.
noel ryan
Read Answer Asked by noel on September 27, 2013
Q: Peter: If you owned Cipher DND -T would you sell at this point in regard to the sharp fall the stock has taken recently or is there a strong chance of it recovering. John.
Read Answer Asked by John on September 27, 2013