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Q: I'm not an Accountant, but I keep hearing that I should concentrate on companies with good balance sheets. Can you tell me what to look for on the balance sheets and a guideline for what to avoid? Is there a certain level of debt that is a red flag? I guess my question is what makes a good balance sheet?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brent on May 09, 2012
Q: Hello,

I realy like the ask a question offering. It must keep you busy! What is your opinion of Bird Construction? BDT.TO

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth R on May 09, 2012
Q: Hi Peter,
Two companies that I have been following closely are New Millennium Iron (NML) and Royal Nickel (RNX).NML has the largest iron ore deposit in all of Canada, no debt, production starting late in the year and a wonderful strategic partner in Tata Steel out of India. RNX is essentially the ex Inco/Falconbridge guys with a huge nickel depsoit in Quebec. Mgmt currently in Asia talking with potential equity partners. I know commodities have been hit hard, both these companies have been hit hard but look like a buying opportunity. Any thoughts/opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on May 09, 2012
Q: Once again regaring Fiera: could you expound upon how the new relationsship between Fiera and Roycom will work (the creation of a new real estate investment managment company?

Invest in what manner: ?form a reit, dividend paying real estate corp, etc.

Jim
Read Answer Asked by Jim on May 09, 2012
Q: In this type of environment--where the market looks broken technically, and there is so much macro risk (Europe), does one just sit on their hands or begin to nibble? What market signals would you look for to begin to nibble? Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on May 09, 2012
Q: When companies are over-distributing (pay-out ratios above 100%)where does the money come from(and how does it show up on the financial statements.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jim on May 09, 2012
Q: How is the business model of Fiera Capital sufficiently different from both IGM and CI to allow for profit growth, rather than contraction - which is being experienced by the latter two companies?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jim on May 08, 2012
Q: I have a question about Boston Pizza Royalties Fund
The payout ratio has been high in the past, but now it seems very high. Is this not a concern?
Read Answer Asked by Wilfred on May 08, 2012
Q: Do you have an opinion on MI Developments (MIM)? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on May 08, 2012
Q: Portfolio Strategy - Bases on your investing experience, what you consider is good money management/ portfolio strategy. Do you suggest employing stops, trailing stops. How to protect profits and capital. Incremental buying like buy more if stock drop 20% or rise 20%. I know there is no 1 size fit all, but any guidance is appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by RUPINDER on May 08, 2012
Q: About -Site improvement. You might be working on this already but would love to have -1) ability to save ID / Password, so that dont have to put in everytime. 2) Under member QA on any symbol, please show the link " View 51 research on this symbol" only if we do have a report on this company. Example - question on ABX / GC.
There is no 5i report on these companies
Read Answer Asked by RUPINDER on May 08, 2012
Q: cfn.un has been my single best investment is it still a
good buy ? have a question about Carfinco
Read Answer Asked by matt on May 08, 2012
Q: I own CATS and BATS i.e bmo cibc and td i.e. BMO 10.2%of 2107
CIBC 9.7% 2108 and TD CAP 10% 2108. I have been in the market as an investor and briefly as a broker I have read the prospectus and have asked patients who were Bond specialist college professors et all and can not get an answer to the following.WHAT IS THE FIRST CALL DATE OF THESE ISSUES? please
Read Answer Asked by george on May 07, 2012
Q: Hi, do you know of a public webpage where you can compare performance of mutual funds vs. ETF's? Along the lines of Stockcharts, but not only for stocks and indexes. I want to compare performance of Sprott Precious Metals Fund to GDXJ ETF over the last year and 5 year period.
Read Answer Asked by Kel on May 07, 2012
Q: Can I please get your assessment of AvenEx (AVF). Thanks !!
Read Answer Asked by David on May 06, 2012
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