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Q: This is a follow up question from Kristine's question on SDIV.US on October 21, 2015. Global X SDIV vs. DIV seems to be a Global vs. US equities ETF comparison, but can you recommend any comparable, better options to consider? (taking into account comparable monthly yields). Also looking to hold this in a $USD account, not concerned about tax implications for this comparison - just looking for fund recommendations only. Thx!
Read Answer Asked by Colin on October 22, 2015
Q: Hello everyone. This has been a painful investment for me. I believe in the turnaround in this name so I have increased my position. One has to look back to DEC 2008 to find the stock price down at these levels. Yes things are different but when I add up the some of the parts if someone was to strip it down and sell off it seems to be at a discount. Could I have your view on what you see the dollar per share for the some of the parts/cash and also the dividend going forward. Thank you again for your assessment. Jay
Read Answer Asked by JASON on October 22, 2015
Q: Hello team,

Please inform me how these fixed income ETF'S are taxed?
If taxed as income i would consider holding them in a registered account.

Thanks for your help

Stephen
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 22, 2015
Q: You can still place an expression of interest for Hydro One shares at Virtual Brokers. iTRADE had their books open for almost a week: to me this indicates demand is not high and shares are unlikely to lift on the first day of trading unless shares are priced at the low end of the range. Publish if you think this is instructive.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on October 22, 2015
Q: In reference to your answer to Bruce about Shaw Communications. You indicated that it is owned largely by Rogers Communications. I thought it was owned by the SHAW family, thus the dual class share structure. Are you saying that Rogers is a major shareholder and what percentage do they hold? Can you clarify this please?
Read Answer Asked by pietro on October 21, 2015
Q: The Liberal government plans on running a deficit and increase spending in infrastructure. Can you list any names that should be able to take advantage of the new government?
Read Answer Asked by justin on October 20, 2015
Q: Hi,
I'm looking for ETF with some yield, like BXMX, QQQX ans SPXX, all the 3 with 7-8% interest.(US)
Is there any canadian ETF managed like these (in $CAN)
Thanks in advance.
Francois
Read Answer Asked by FRANCOIS on October 20, 2015
Q: Cummins appears to have a strong balance sheet and excellent dividend growth but it's down quite a bit in price. Would CMI-N be a good long term value buy or is this one a falling knife?
Read Answer Asked by Bernie on October 20, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and team I would like to buy Hydro One do you know when the shares are going to be sold and what would be a good strategy on buying them. Thanks, Nick
Read Answer Asked by Nick on October 20, 2015
Q: Would you recommend the preferred reset share of CF? Would it be considered a higher risk investment?
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on October 19, 2015
Q: Would this be a good buy for income. The dividend is about 6%. Under what scenario could I lose money. I need to protect my capital. Thanks Cathleen
Read Answer Asked by Cathleen on October 19, 2015
Q: What do you think of this as a bond substitute. Is the recent drop in price a concern or an opportunaty
Read Answer Asked by Roger on October 19, 2015
Q: I have held this company for some time and I'm down significantly on it. I lost money on it back in the day when it really was a tech company. I'm a slow learner. The stock hasn't done anything in the last 5 years except loose value. Over the last month it is down almost 8%, 16% over the last 6 months and 26.5% over the last year. In 5 years it has lost 45% of its value.

I'm not sure about its business model. To me it is bordering on extortion and I'm not sure how much growth there is going forward. The company put itself up for sale and no one would touch it. The only ones making money on this company are the lawyers.

I've lost patience and am going to sell WIN. I guess your metrics make it a 'B' on your report but I don't understand keeping it in the 'Income Portfolio'. The dividend looks very attractive, however, the decline in share value has more than eaten that up.
Read Answer Asked by Alvyn on October 19, 2015
Q: Peter and team could you give me your opinion on this company.

Jim.
Read Answer Asked by James on October 16, 2015
Q: Would you consider these three reasons sufficient to justify a switch from Pembina Pipeline (PPL) to Enbridge Income Fund (ENF):

(1) ENF's lower valuation on a p/e basis
(2) ENF's recent dip due to its equity offering
(3) ENF's fairly aggressive (and seemingly predictable) dividend policy

I have a pretty good capital gain on PPL but I also have some capital losses I can use to offset Pembina's gain. Do you think its possible/likely ENF can outperform PPL by around 10%?

Lastly, is either company more likely to be to be an acquisition target?

Many thanks.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on October 16, 2015
Q: Hi,

I am thinking of buying either TD or BNS for my RRSP to buy and hold. I saw that you recommended BNS on BNN the other day so I assume you like it more than TD. Can you briefly tell me why and how the two compare on a valuation basis. I like TD for the US exposure.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on October 15, 2015
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