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Q: Hi There,
I wanted to hear your thoughts on the ETF - FIE. It seems to be a nice mix of financials along with a good dividend. How secure do you see it or what letter grade does it deserve. I wonder that if it is so good how come the ETF seems to be so small in size. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Richard on December 04, 2013
Q: Canadian Lithium (CLQ) announced a strategic merger this morning. Is this a good thing? Should I hold on or unload?
Read Answer Asked by Donald on December 04, 2013
Q: What is your opinion of CHIX-N Global X China Financials? Have a great day!
Read Answer Asked by patricia on December 04, 2013
Q: Hi Team, HNL announced a new contract in Northern BC. Is this a material increase and will it move the needle for their net income?

Thanks
Darcy
Read Answer Asked by Darcy on December 04, 2013
Q: Comment on the acr.un questions. The reason for them today might be BNN

JF Tardiff was on headline last night on Howard Green's show and mentioned that this was the largest position in his fund--sees both growth and safe distribution.

On another unrelated matter.
In Edit Profile section there is no way to change your email address which I can find--how do I do it?
Read Answer Asked by Bryon on December 04, 2013
Q: Hi, just curious if you've heard anything about or follow Patent Properties (PPRO); Jay Walker the Priceline founder is behind the company and it seems he has his eyes focused on creating a patent licencing system to launch in the second half of 2014. The company is also earning revenues off of their existing patents (from licencing, settlements, and litigation). I understand this isn't a forum for US listed companies but any input would be appreciated. Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on December 04, 2013
Q: I've held BEP.UN since 2009 when it was Great Lakes Power. It has been a near double since purchase at $15 and the dividends have been excellent too, but I see in your response to an earlier question that you feel it is a purchase for income only, not gains; do you not feel it has a potential to near double once again over a number of years, even, say ten years, which would still be a first class return for a, hopefully, low risk equity? Thanks, J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on December 04, 2013
Q: Enbridge Inc. 4.40% 5.25 - Year Rate Reset Preferred Share

Short Description: Treasury Offering of Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series 7
Price: $25.00 CDN per share.
This is a new issue just announced yesterday.
Preferred shares have not done well of late but given the stability of this company would these shares be a good investment at this time?
Read Answer Asked by shirley on December 04, 2013
Q: Can you give any advice on Agellan Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust, I am considering using it on as a play on the US recovery, Also would like some of my money in US assets. Is the dividend sustainable.
Read Answer Asked by colleen on December 04, 2013
Q: What is your opinion of Agellan Commercial Reit. Is a buy at these levels. Should all reits be avoided due to possible taper by the US fed. Thanks for your always insightful answers.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 04, 2013
Q: Hello:
I am thinking about selling VUS and buying VUN to take advantage of the weakening CAD.
I have a capital gain on VUS of 15000. If I buy VUN immediately will I have to pay capital gains tax on the sale of VUS? I have heard that if you are selling a fund to immediately buy a similar fund you don't get hit with the capital gains tax.
Thanks for the awesome service
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on December 03, 2013
Q: Seems like a good time to be looking for up and comers having made good money from some of your picks this past year (AVO, BAD, CSU, ESL, MCR to name a few... Thank-you for those!), so I will ask thoughts on another VERY speculative stock - PHO (Photon Control). Again, looking for anything you can provide, especially inside ownership info if available. - Cheers.
Read Answer Asked by Philip on December 03, 2013
Q: QLT has been going up steadily for more than a month. The last time a question was asked re: this company you indicated that you could not recommend it as a buy. (The question was asked in May of this year). Since the stock has been doing so well of late is there some news out there that would now make it a buy?
Look forward to your reply
Read Answer Asked by shirley on December 03, 2013
Q: Hey guys, at any point will you guys suggest, due to market conditions, that equities might not be the place to be? I've been scaling back big time the past little bit with the thinking that this market is very unstable. One bad wind from the central bank can turn the lights out on this party. I guess what I am asking is how would protect yourself if you felt that the coming year was not going to be so pleasant?
Read Answer Asked by Seamus on December 03, 2013
Q: Peter and team
May I have your comments on PTZ-t Pethealth Inc. J it is up approx. 100% since April .
Thank you Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 03, 2013
Q: Peter and Team I have been following Flyght. FLY.v
since August and did not purchase due to concerns mentioned on the blog. Given the recent news on orders from the Chinese and other airlines can you pass along your thoughts, has your opinion changed ? Thank you


FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. ("FLYHT") (TSX VENTURE:FLY) are pleased to announce that we have agreed to provide through Datang Mobile Aviation division, the AFIRS(TM) 228 real-time data communications and SATCOM solution complete with FLYHTStream. The system for Satcom voice and all other data services has been successfully installed on the ARJ21 and used during icing tests for the final validation of the Type Certificate for this aircraft. The ARJ21 has been under development by COMAC and certification testing by AVIC for several years and to date, has orders 415 units from Chinese airlines, customers in Pakistan and various African countries. The first customer deliveries of the aircraft are expected in late 2014.

Mr Dong, General Manager of Datang Aviation stated that, "We are very pleased to be part of the role out of this major milestone in Chinese aviation history and our work with FLYHT has been very easy to come to a mutually beneficial solution for COMAC."

The AFIRS System will be standard fit on the production aircraft and will be used for performance measurement, warranty data monitoring as well as communication with the operations groups in the airline and air traffic control as allowed by regulation. It is anticipated that all customers will activate the data services on the aircraft to take advantage of the cost savings offered by the AFIRS UpTime solution set.

Mr. Wu of AVIC stated that, "The performance of the AFIRS unit during our trials was superb and we are excited to be providing this state of the art capability to our customers as part of our standard delivery. We are also pleased that the AFIRS unit will provide an approved solution to the Satcom mandate in China."

Bill Tempany, President and CEO of FLYHT stated: "This is a major milestone for our company. We told our investors that we were working to sign new commercial OEM's to our technology and this is a little ahead of schedule, which is unusual in our industry. We are very proud to be a part of the exciting future that COMAC and AVIC have embarked upon with this inaugural commercial aircraft launch."

We currently have an order for 4 units for final test and first delivery aircraft and the value of that order including 5 years services for these units is $560,000. When all 415 units have been delivered, the total value over the next 5 years for this agreement including services will be in excess of $40,000,000 USD. Those values will be achieved if all installation occur on time and the customer uses the services anticipated.



Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 03, 2013