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Q: Hi Peter and team,
One of the first companies I ever bought when I started investing 7 years ago was Canadian Oil Sands - now with oil hitting $100 I'm thinking about selling it for something with more growth. I want something that pays a decent, rising dividend. I'm leaning towards adding to my ESL, HCG or starting a position in CGX.

I currently own AD, AP.UN, AX.UN, BNP, BNS, BEP.UN, BIP.UN, CNR, COS, CSU, CFN, EIF, ESL, HCG, IPL.UN, KMP, PEY, RY, TD, THI, TOT and Telus all about equal weight. My 2 dogs are Penn West and Longview that I hope to clean up over the year.

Thank you for your valuable service!!
Brent
Read Answer Asked by Brent on July 03, 2013
Q: mty earnings up nicely dooing good.The stock price has been going up and at nearly 27 dollars is it fully priced.
Read Answer Asked by John on July 03, 2013
Q: I own shares in Galvanic Applied Sciences (TSXV:GAV). Last Friday the Company got a takeover offer for $1.70 per share. Apparently the buyer(s)have locked up over 67% of GAV shares. For the last two years, GAV is on $17M revenue run earning 0.22-0.23 in earnings. GAV has over $10.5M in cash/near cash and no debt. The Company has only 15.7M shares out. This offer appears to me like joke, a bad joke. Do you agree?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on July 03, 2013
Q: My husband has ask me to look into LW. It has a good dividend and is mid stream betweed it's high and low.I want to put it in my RIFF. Any thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Carol on July 03, 2013
Q: Notwithstanding the stellar performance of ANS in it's first quarter this year as well as the upbeat reports on the US housing picture: this stock continues to go south. Quid ES?
As well RBC rates it OUTPERFORM with a $5.00 value this year.
As always - thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 03, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

With the Renewable Energy Developers, RDZ, being acquired by Capstone Infrastructure Corporation. Would now be a good time to buy RDZ at current prices to capture the dividend increase that comes with it? or should one just buy Capstone?
Read Answer Asked by Graham on July 03, 2013
Q: Good afternoon,
I really appreciate your question and answer service. However a few people (hello Edward!) seem to expect you to be their personal portfolio manager. Not only does this put you in a difficult position, but it renders their questions rather pointless for the rest of your readers. Have you considered discouraging this type of query?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on July 03, 2013
Q: Hello 5i,
Could you give a little update with regards to SVC. I have owned this one a few times in the past and am considering it again but cautious about its growth.
Thanks,PW
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 03, 2013
Q: CSE Do you view Capstone's proposed acquisition of RDZ as positive for Capstone ?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on July 03, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, Mandalay Resources (MND) has been weak. Realised its not company specefic. Do you still like the company and would you still recommned it? Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Ilesh on July 03, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, Any updated thoughts on AG Growth (AFN) ?
Read Answer Asked by David on July 03, 2013
Q: Assisted Living Concepts is being acquired at 12.00 but the shares are trading down today; currently at 11.57. Do you have any idea why? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by James on July 03, 2013
Q: AGT has really taken off. Is it still a good buy at this price? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by wendy on July 03, 2013
Q: Hello Peter and Team,
I am struggling a little finding an equity growth or dividend ETF to hold in a RRSP account. One to cover US equities and one to cover CDN financials. I am looking at something like VIG,VYM or VTI but is listed on the TSE. Was looking at VCE to cover the CDN financials. Any comments or alternate suggestions in these categories would be appreciated.
Thanks again,
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 03, 2013
Q: What does Magna's 'Automatic Share Purchase Plan' mean to the ordinary investor?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/news-sources/?date=+20130628&archive=cnw&slug=C4361#dashboard/follows/

It seems like they are trying to mitigate any downside risk by creating a support level for their share price (ie. buy it back if they value gets too cheap), is that the gist of it?

I have been debating Magna vs. Martinrea for a couple of months now. Magna seems safer but due for a small correction, Martinrea seems to have more upside potential, what would you buy today and what would you estimate for a holding period? My profile = not afraid of riskier plays if the appreciation potential justifies the additional risk, I can hold a stock for 12 months to 12 years, thanks team!

Read Answer Asked by Ray on July 03, 2013
Q: HLP.UN HLP came out with the pricing for their financing at $10.45. Good time to buy below that price?
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on July 03, 2013