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Q: I am looking for a 2012 "dog" that should turn around this year and consider gold to be an opportunity. I am also looking to minimize or at least reduce risk, and willingtherefore to accept less upside.

So,does this make sense: equal weight producers( e.g. XGD), bullion ( CGL) and a yield play (PME)?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on January 06, 2013
Q: What do you think of ALC? Earnings appear to be good, they have been buying new lower operating cost ships which are being financied through debt (the Jackman family sees no need to issue stock), according to the Royal Bank they have the highest ROE of all companies in their group. (They are probably the only company in that group!). I feel the economy is picking up so there should be a need for their ships. They ship materials to Hamilton's steel mills. The stock has recently split 10 for 1 and I think a dividend increase could be in the offing once some of the debt is paid down.
Thanks Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on January 06, 2013
Q: I have been a shareholder of Inmet for a few years. Right now I'm up about 150% with the take-over offer. If memory serves me correctly the Globe wrote that 3 officers of the company hold 40% of the stock - so I am guessing the take-over will fail. I respect management and I expect the mine will prove profitable. However there is still 3 years to go before they pour their first ingot. Inmet forms 3% of the value of my portfolio. I am 61 years old, married and currently unemployed. (My wife is still working). Should I sell?
Thanks Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on January 06, 2013
Q: I have been studying the insider trading at Brookfield (BAM.A). While officers in particular own a good chunk of shares in the millions of $ worth, and I'm happy to see that they have skin in the game, some have "indirect ownership" of a hundred million $ worth of shares and more. How would this ownership arise - through family or private corporations they control? Does it represent real money, which to me with my few hundred shares seems to be an obscene amount? Would these large number of share stakes have arisen through stock options, financed with low to no interest company loans? I attended high school with one of these super-lottery winners so call me envious...Jeff
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on January 06, 2013
Q: Hi, I am interested to know why Bell Aliant (BA) stock price has recently started to decline. The dividend yield is presently 7%. I have heard on business talk shows that BA might decrease their dividend. Would you at 5iResearch have any insight as to why Bell Aliant stock price is falling? Would now be a good time to sell & take a 1% loss? Thanks ... Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on January 06, 2013
Q: Making some port. changes & would appreciate your comments on ANS, LNR, DR as well as increasing my position on STB.
Thanks. Am renewing subscription- great info.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 06, 2013
Q: Hi Peter- What is your opinion of MRG.UN. Do you know its current discount to NAV and is there a way to look up NAVs.
Read Answer Asked by RANDY on January 06, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and staff Happy New Year to you and yours!
I am interested in your thoughts about Colabor Group Inc. (GCL) and Parex Resources Inc. (PXT) Thanks, and keep up providing the great information. cheers Lee
Read Answer Asked by Lee on January 06, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, what is your financial perspective on Ackman's and other short sellers' claim on Herbalife (HLF)? Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 06, 2013
Q: Have you looked at DIRECTCASH and if so what is your opinion?
Read Answer Asked by tony on January 05, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, I bought ABm recently around $1.40 so I am in the black. I have noticed some insider selling recently. Should I be reading into this?
Read Answer Asked by George on January 05, 2013
Q: Peter,what is your opinion on TPH temple reit..I am breaking even and receiving 45.00 dividend.I have 20,000 should i add to receive more dividends.It looks good even with the recent purchases they have madel
Read Answer Asked by Guy on January 05, 2013
Q: Hi guys. Happy new year. How do you feel about Canada Lithium (CLQ). Thanks Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on January 04, 2013
Q: With the massive plan announced by Exxon today for the east coast which of the REIT's do you think will benefit the most? Thanks. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on January 04, 2013