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Q: As was mentioned earlier by one member T.D.Waterhouse have informed their clients that effective Sept.15 they will be charging their clients $2 per envelope to mail monthly statements and trade confirmations.This will effectively raise their commission fees by about 50% ($2 for the stock trade and $2 for the money market sale.)Thus the cost of a trade at T.D.Waterhouse will be $9.99 +$2 +$2 = 13.99.If one agrees to receive these documents on-line there will be no additional charge.I mention this so that anyone contemplating changing to T.D.Waterhouse will be aware of the implications. If you feel this info is worthwhile feel free to publish it.Thanks again for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on August 23, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & Team:
I own shares in Westaim [wed]. I notice that the top three execs have purchased 51% of the shares.There is 36 mil on the bal sheet.They are looking for a good opportunity and in the interim collect a total of 800 k a year in salaries while doing their regular jobs. What would prevent them from taking the company private at a low price per share purchase from the minority shareholders. Do you see it as foolhardy to purchase more shares.
Thanking you in advance
BEN
Read Answer Asked by BEN on August 23, 2013
Q: Please comment on LOY and E both of which are dropping on a daily basis
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on August 23, 2013
Q: Hi any comments from Novus ( NVS) earnings this morning? Also I see they have been granted an extension to hold their AGM until October 24, looks like a potential takeover is pending, any thoughts? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on August 23, 2013
Q: CHW - buying back stock again! Is this a prudent move at this stage. Would appreciate your opinion on this Co.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 23, 2013
Q: Can you tell me what are the best ratios to look at when evaluating an oil company. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by wendy on August 23, 2013
Q: Hello 5 I
I have a question on CHH (Centric Health). When you last responded about this company in April you suggested things were improving, but you would want to see positive results continue through another qtr.

Second Qtr results appeared to be positive with increasing revenue and some restructuring of debt which is to improve cash flow by as much as $10 million annually. The market responded positively but gave back all its gains on an announcement yesterday that changes will go ahead on the OHIP funding model for publically funded pyhisotherapy.

My question is has your opinion on CHH changed? As well is the current weakness a 'headline news' reaction or will it materially affect CHH going forward?

Regards,
Bob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 23, 2013
Q: Hello Peter and the 5I team
What are your thoughts on DND?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Darren on August 23, 2013
Q: Peter; Is there a U.S. inflation indexed ETF ? Thanks. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on August 23, 2013
Q: Good morning, would you please comment on AKT.A. Should I be concerned with there +6% decline over the last 5 days.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Roy on August 22, 2013
Q: I have approximately 7% of my portfolio in high yield bond funds and with interest rates expected to go up I was thinking of switching some into insurance companies such as sun life and GWl. Do you think that is a sound strategy? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Doug on August 22, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team, if Lightstream, LTS, formerly Petrobakken, PBN, was to cut its dividend payout by 50% or more and/or if the DRIP was cancelled then would that materially affect the current stock price to move in a positive direction? Wouldn't this be in the best interest of all shareholders? Why not cut the dividend substantially for now, while oil prices are high, take a hit, which they already are in terms of share price anyway, and start paying down debt much faster while oil prices are co-operating? Seems as though this would only help the share price for the long term! Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on August 22, 2013
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