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Q: I would like to park some cash in CBO.
Would not the CBO ETF value go down when interest rates increase as I believe they will in the first quarter of 2015?
Net return could be minimal or less going forward during this 6 month time frame.
Read Answer Asked by Don on June 30, 2014
Q: Hello,

This is kind of a follow up of a previous question. In my RRSP I have the following ETFs: ZRE, XRB, VBK, VCN, VDY, VXUS and XSB.
I would like to replace XSB (around 30K) with something that provides more growth. I was thinking an energy basket, either an ETF or 2-4 energy (related) stocks.

Do you have any suggestions?

Thank you
Marios
Read Answer Asked by Marios on June 28, 2014
Q: Hi Peter & team. I would like your views on RON.PR.A. I realize that the company has been struggling for the past few years, which may explain the price of these preferred shares. I like the fact that it is a reset type. Do you think it represents good value? Do you think it is too risky in a well diversified portfolio, where the weighting would be less than 2% overall? My other preferred holdings are HPR, EQB.PR.A and CF.PR.A. Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Bernard on June 28, 2014
Q: Hi peter
I have owned stb since the ipo and has been a excellent revenue stream when I look at my other holdings PBh Bpo DH have been rocky stb has been climbing .
A lot of negative vibs from the investment communiy but this company keeps on busin
Kind regards
Stan
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Read Answer Asked by Stan on June 27, 2014
Q: With respect to the Floating Rate Bond ETF (HFR) that has been recommended, according to the linked statement, the total expenses associated with the operation of the fund were 1.41% in the latest period, a figure that seems awfully high for a product with an advertised yield of just over 2% - with ETF'S, it's not sufficient to simply look at the MER since total costs can be substantially above the advertised MER

If one is concerned about the impact of rising rates on a interest product, would a ladder of gic's not be more appropriate, especially given they have no management expenses to water down the return

http://www.horizonsetfs.com/Pdf/FundSummary/HFR_FundSummary.pdf
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on June 26, 2014
Q: Hi Guys - I have noticed Telus (T) has been coming down from $42 range. I'm not in a panic or anything as it is a long term hold. I just don't like when I can't seem to find related news or the rational for it to be back in the $39 range. Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on June 25, 2014
Q: CVL continues to slide. Do you have any knew thoughts regarding this company since your last comments in early June?
Thank you
John
Read Answer Asked by John on June 24, 2014
Q: Greeting Peter & Co.
I am looking for a stock with growth, income and reasonable stability (lower risk). Knowing this is a high standard, I am considering AltaGas (ALA), Brookfield Renewable (BEP.UN) and TransaAlte Renewables (RNW).
Would you please provide your analysis of these companies and an order of priority for making a purchase?
With appreciation.
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on June 23, 2014
Q: When will Badger next quarter earning be?
Do you still the Company going forward?
In what order would you place the following stocks:
PPL; IPL; ALA; KEY
Thank you for the great service you provide. Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on June 23, 2014