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Q: Hi Peter:
Last week when you appeared on BNN one comment was "no more than 20% of a portfolio in income stocks" What is your definition of an income stock? Would this definition include REITS, prefs or any stock that pays a divy?
Thanks
Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on August 19, 2013
Q: Good Day. On July 29th, Haliburton (HAL) announced a 'modified dutch auction' in order to re-purchase shares. Are there specific advantages in this process as opposed to a regular re-purchase of stock?
Can I have your outlook on HAL for the next 2 to 5 years.
Finally, any plans for a US Model Portfolio that I see is in place for Canadian securities.

thanks,
Read Answer Asked by g on August 19, 2013
Q: I am a new member. What is your opinion of Mortgage Investment Corps? Could you comment on the 2 that I hold. Firm Capital (FC) and Timbercreek (TMC).
Thanks
Jim
Read Answer Asked by William James (Jim) on August 19, 2013
Q: What do you think of pure multifamily reit which invests in US houses? Pays over 8% but it has been sagging all year. Is it a good way to play the US housing rebound? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 19, 2013
Q: Several of my financial preferred shares have laid an egg over the past 3 months(SLF.PR.A)FFH.PR.G). I bought these for income and in looking at the charts, they have almost fallen off a cliff since June.
What do you think the catalyst has been for such a sudden drop in value? Up until June their marker values were quite constant at around original issue price.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on August 18, 2013
Q: What is your impression on Ishares international dividend fund IDV at the present time? would it be better held in an RRSP, TFSA or trading account?
As an alternative am also looking at Ishares global gold index. It is near its 52 week low. I assume that one would be best in a TFSA
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by steve on August 18, 2013
Q: Who is behind Seeking Alpha. Can we trust the information it provides. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Francis on August 18, 2013
Q: Have just become a new member and somewhat new to stocks, etc. Read your comments daily and watched you on BNN. Many thanks for all your help. Am starting to adjust my portfolio to fit many of your suggestions. No doubt will have questions later.
You are a credit to the industry.
Read Answer Asked by Harold on August 18, 2013
Q: Hi Team,

If you don't mind, looking for 2-3 growth US names with good medium term potential.
Small to mid cap. Higher risk tolerance...
Read Answer Asked by Dominic on August 18, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, I am a medium risk tolerant investor with ok weights in utilities, gold, iron ore, base metals, gas stocks, CAE, telecoms, TD bank and a small mix of misc junior speculative miners. I am very overweight oil, CNQ, SU and a little TLM. My question relates however to my Royal Bank RRSP mutual funds. Half my portfolio is into the Royal select growth mutual funds. I have tended to semi ignore and let the bank continue to manage it but the returns have not been stellar. Do you think I would be better off converting them to regular Royal Bank stock, within the RRSP where they now are. Thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by David on August 18, 2013
Q: A recent article in the G&M on GLV caught my attention. The chart looks very interesting. Do you have an investment opinion on this company? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on August 18, 2013
Q: http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/buffett-bets-on-suncor-and-oil-sands/article13803201/&ct=ga&cd=MzQwMjc5NTY0ODgxMTgxMTAzMw&cad=CAEYAQ&usg=AFQjCNE8__g3q3kLwU2x8gN9YHQlBj_jBg
Mr.Hodson, is this action by Buffett a significant vote of confidence likely to be of benefit in the future to Suncor and, implicitly, similar oil sands companies such as Canadian Natural Resouces (CNQ) and Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.(COS) ? Thank you for your kind attention.
Read Answer Asked by Serge on August 18, 2013
Q: Hi, Peter & Co.
Have you had any clarification about insiders' holdings of IPL.UN shares?
Great service.
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on August 17, 2013
Q: Can you please give me your opinion on Loyds Banking
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on August 17, 2013
Q: Regarding ACQ, I’m curious about insider holdings presented on INK Research which is based on SEDAR data. The first graph shows no insider trading during the past year. The next set of graphs that represent the executive holdings show the CEO, Priestner, Patrick John and CFO, Orysiuk, Thomas Louis each going from 8.2 million common shares to 5 million at the beginning of June. Would this merely be a private transfer of ownership?
Thank you Peter and TEAM.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on August 17, 2013
Q: Hi,I have picked up great profits from JNJ (50%) and GIS (40%)
but I think a substantial market correction is coming.
Should I sell these 2 stocks and buy back in on the dip with the likes of these 2 or MCD,DIS,CL,GE,DD,BNS,for example?
I know it goes against the premise of "Keep the good and sell the bad but those profits are very tempting. By the way, I also hold FSZ and CGX, 2 of your recommendations, but I see those as growth stories that will keep climbing - keep up the good work.
Regards. Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 17, 2013
Q: any advice on a few green technology stocks canadian. thankyou dale
Read Answer Asked by dale on August 17, 2013
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