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Q: I own the convertible debenture of Sterling shoes SSI. I know the company went into receivership but I cannot find any further information. Would you know what happened to this company since and is their any chance of getting any money back.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Saad on October 02, 2013
Q: Yesterday Carl Icahn said that he if "fully hedged" right now due to the stupid political games etc being played out in DC and the resulting market uncertainty.

1. What would "fully hedged" mean in the context of a Carl Icahn?
2. How can the rest of us non Carl Icahns hedge our portfolios?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on October 02, 2013
Q: good day to you all,hope you are enjoying Europe eventough it s a business trip. If and when you have some time please let me know your insight on HRX ,thanks in advance
Read Answer Asked by georges on October 02, 2013
Q: Hello Peter & team.
I bought DCI-T (direct payments) a while ago at $25.49 & wonder if it is worth keeping. I am retired, like dividends & some growth & have a 3 to 5 year time horizon. DCI is now less than 1% of my portfolio. Should I keep it or move on to something else ?
Thanks in anticipation, Best wishes, Paul.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 01, 2013
Q: Hi Team 5i - I'm interested in buying an investment in the railroad industry without buying the rail companies. I believe a company called Trinity (TRN) manufactures rail cars. If so, do you think the company is a good investment at it's present level? Do you know of other companies that provide services for the rail industry that are current buys?
Read Answer Asked by Les on October 01, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I am thinking of switching fron DI.UN (International) to DIR.UN (industrial. What do you think?
Thank you all
Read Answer Asked by Raoul on October 01, 2013
Q: BPO: I bought call options of BPO at 0.63$ with an expiry date in January at 19$. Those options are now worth 3.75$. What would be the impact of each scenarios: 1- Selling my options now 2- Buying BPO shares at the expiry date 3- if the buy back is before expiry date, take the cash and shares of BPP in the offer.
Read Answer Asked by Jean on October 01, 2013
Q: Regarding the BPY.UN takeover of BPO I have a 60% gain on BPO in my taxable acct. I had read yesterday (can't find the reference now) that I could elect to rollover my BPO shares to BPY.UN on a tax deferred basis so I would not crystallize my Capital Gain and have to pay tax.
Is my interpretation correct? I am certainly comfortable holding the combined entity and receiving the higher dividend.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on October 01, 2013
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
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