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Q: Hi team, I have been sitting on some cash for a while and started looking at BMO ZUT equal weight utilities ETF. It is off its recent highs and generating a nice 5.3% yield. I was wondering if investors are beginning to rotate out of safer utilities and would this then be a buying opportunity? I am looking at it for an RRSP.Thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Ray on March 07, 2013
Q: ATP is almost at its 2009 lows...isn't it very over sold here or have things deteriorated that much in this company besides the dividend cut to justify the share collapse? Thanks for all you investment advise!!
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on March 07, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team, Thanks for your comments on RIFCO (RFC) recent results. Do you have any comments on recent volatility in SP? After recording a high of $4.98, SP has declined consistently to as low as $4.15. Is it a good buy at current prices? Do you foresee more profitable growth in company's business during 2013/2014 and a possibility of dividend? How does it compare with CFN in valuation and future prospects/competition? When do you plan to cover this co.?
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on March 07, 2013
Q: EGL.UN has been getting hammered,the payout ratio is pretty high,anything beyond its recent statements March 1st.
Read Answer Asked by terrance on March 07, 2013
Q: Can you please provide some comments on convertible bonds and the role they can play in the fixed income portion of a portfolio? Basically I would like to know if a convertible bond ETF such as CVD would be considered a legitimate fixed income holding, and how an ETF like this would be expected to behave in a downward market. For example, if I wish to hold 20% fixed income, would it be appropriate to have some of this amount comprised of a convertible bond ETF? Finally, as I plan to hold this in a non-registered account, any comments on the "tax advantaged" mechanism employed by CVD would be appreciated. Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 07, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, Please provide your opinion on Leisureworld (LW-T) as longer term yield play. Best, Don
Read Answer Asked by Don on March 07, 2013
Q: Peter; What do you think of buying ZMT at the five year low price? Thanks. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on March 07, 2013
Q: First National Financial (FN) has a preferred (fn.pr.a), 4.65%,cumulative,rate-reset every 5 years, issued at $25PV in January 2011, trading now at $17.50 to yield about 6.5%. I purchased 3000 a few months ago at $17 and am considering another 2000 shares. This would then be about 10% of my portfolio. The dividend seems to be well covered. I am after dividend income with a little growth.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on March 07, 2013
Q: Reading your response on National bank (NA) dating Feb 21, 2013, you were right on the money re its growth outlook. Their financial results were somewhat "boring" - neither up/nor down which is in-line with your comments. Other than distributino of dividends (and possibly peace of mind), would you see any other reason to own this stock. Some of the other banks such as TD and RBC seem to be firing on all cylinders. And would Scotia or one of the other banks probably offer a good mix between National Bank and one at the opposite extreme? Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on March 07, 2013
Q: Hello 5i, Could you comment on Southern Pacific Resouces STP the share price is dropping but I thought they have new production increase
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 07, 2013
Q: Hi 5i team, as someone not versed in the niceties of accounting, I have difficulty understanding both sides of the argument in the article in today's Globe's ROB on Just Energy's EBITA statements. Is this something like life-insurance companies where it is difficult to account for things happening going into the future? Please do enlighten. Thanks Henry
Read Answer Asked by Henry on March 07, 2013
Q: Hi Peter what are your thoughts on K-Bro Linen?
Read Answer Asked by david on March 07, 2013
Q: AM eanings for last year were significantly above the previous year, which should suggest another dividend increase or special dividend.Insider selling seems to reduce the market for this stock.Have you met with or talked to the management?How long can this insider selling last?Do you still think the stock is worth about $4.00. One service values the stock at $5.12.
Frank
Read Answer Asked by frank on March 07, 2013
Q: hi
what do you think of the Rare earth sector? of avl, qrm, tsm, and res any you like?
Read Answer Asked by Bryon on March 07, 2013
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