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Q: What, if any, is Exco's exposure to Volkswagen? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 23, 2015
Q: Volkswagen said that they installed software programmed to switch engines to a cleaner mode during official emissions testing. Since Magna makes parts for them, it probably explains why the stock is down 8%. Do you or a member know if Magna develops anything involved with the engine or software that controls it? If not, how about Linamar or MartinRea?
Read Answer Asked by Matt on September 22, 2015
Q: Unfortunately, I bought HCG at the top and am now dow 41%. Channeling my inner 5I, I'm assuming, given you see nothing fundamentally wrong with the company, that my reduced dollars are as well placed here as anywhere else at the moment. It's in my TFSA, so i can't take a tax loss. i'm a senior, more interested in income and maintaining capital than growth, though of course I'm happy if there IS growth. Does the real 5i share the view of my inner 5i, or should I take my loss and go elsewhere? Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by M.S. on September 22, 2015
Q: I am looking at the Boyd Group Income fund chart and in 3 years it has gone from about $15 to about $60 on an almost linear trendi.e., no volatility. I went to the GlobeinvestorGold site and they show a earning before tax of $42M but a profit/loss of $-15M. What is going on? Do you recommend this fund?
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on September 22, 2015
Q: Do you see a stock split in the near future

thks
Marcel
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on September 22, 2015
Q: I am trying to decide how to complete the financial portion of my portfolio. I generally like a concentrated porfolio of 25 - 30 stocks with equal weightings. I currently hold Sunlife and BNS and can't decide between one of HCG, CXI and Element in Canada and one of JP Morgan and Wells Fargo in the US. (assuming this is not too much for the group)

Would appreciate any comments you may have and thanks for the insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 21, 2015
Q: Peter; Regarding Gerry's question- am I missing something as my quote shows it's only down .17 cents. - not much of a drop. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on September 21, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and team
This stock was added to the TSX small cap index on Friday but today (Monday) it is trading down substatially on heavy volume. The volume for the first HOUR is more than 6 times the average DAILY volume. What gives?
Gerry
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on September 21, 2015
Q: I was thinking that I may sell CSE to realize a capital loss to offset some realized gains - and then reinvest into either CPX or ECI since I would like to replace a the yield. Your views? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gary on September 21, 2015
Q: Would appreciate your analysis of BEP. Why include it in the Income Portfolio rather than BIP or BPY? For total return, would it be better to owm BAM instead?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Hans on September 21, 2015
Q: Any reasons why this is taking such a beating
Read Answer Asked by Bob on September 18, 2015
Q: Hello Peter et al
At what point do insiders have to cease buying company stock when they are in negotiations to take over another company? For example there has been a lot of insider buying of SYZ in the past 10 months including the purchase by the CEO of 12600 shares on 15 Sept. Does the recent purchase in effect confirm there are no takeover negotiations in progress?

Also would you consider calling a company such as SYZ in an effort to obtain a first hand impression of how the company is doing? Obviously they can only pass on publically released information but a person may be able to “read between the lines”.

We have about a 2% holding of SYZ and in view of the Q3 results and insider buying are anxious to buy more, but need a little shove to do so.

Many thanks for any comments. Bob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 18, 2015
Q: I have owned CAE for a couple of years and despite winning contracts and continuing to lead the industry, the stock doesn't seem to be going anywhere (I am about break even). I am considering a switch to MDA but am wondering two things. Is MDA's risk profile substantially higher than CAE and secondly, the Canadian Stock Exchange website classifies CAE as an industrial stock and MDA as a tech stock. I have enough tech already but I would have thought these companies were actually quite similar and would have considered them both as industrials.

Your insight is always greatly appreciated

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 18, 2015
Q: http://www.stockhouse.com/companies/bullboard/t.gud/knight-therapeutics-inc?postid=24101431

Mr. Hodson, is this connected with GUD ? If so, why is Advaxis not mentioned in the September 17, 2015 Company Report within Growth Plans (sampling of recent deals) ?
You may publish your response if you wish. Thanks for your attention.
Read Answer Asked by Serge on September 18, 2015
Q: I noticed the company subsidiary closed 2 deals with Nikon and Xerox, but the stock price has been steady. What is your take on the 2 agreements?
Thank you
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Steve on September 18, 2015
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