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Q: Trimac price dropped today, Nov 24, with 32,000 shares traded. Could this be related to news of Mullen Group trucking purchase of Gardewine, as reported in today's Globe & Mail. Thank you for the great service you provide.
Read Answer Asked by Harry on November 25, 2014
Q: In your report, it recommends to tender the Burger King offer. How would that work for capital gains. For example if 100 shares were bought at $50/share. You would receive $6550 in cash and 80.25 Burger King shares.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on November 24, 2014
Q: I've been looking at AHF as a buy with the recent stock weakness and the dividend now at 6%.
One thing I noticed in the stock quote summary was the large discrepency between the share float vs outstanding shares - 55M vs 89.9M.
Is this due to insider ownership?
I also noticed they have some convertible debt.
Are any of these factors something to be concerned about?
Read Answer Asked by Rick on November 24, 2014
Q: Could you elaborate a bit on the recent news from AHF confirming a term extension for their managed North American Financials Securities Trust. The news seems to have been well received so I presume the uncertainty regarding this event was the cause of recent price pressure. I am not sure I understand the issue - what was going to happen without the extension and is 5 years a meaningful term?
Read Answer Asked by Morgan on November 24, 2014
Q: I just re-read Ryan's excellent article highlighting stocks flying under the radar.

I believe that SYZ was one of Peter's picks 2-3 years ago for one of the many stock picking contests he has won. SYZ has gone from under $3 to $12 - and still has zero analyst coverage. I would think that kind of performance puts it into a very special category. Is the lack of coverage incompetence on the part of the analysts and their managers who run the funds, or is there something intrinsic about SYZ that keeps them away?

Thanks to you I am a well rewarded owner of SYZ, but still find the lack of coverage intriguing; but would expect this to change with even more of a share price increase in the future and am looking to add to it.

Would you concur?

Thanks - on many levels for your service.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 23, 2014
Q: Hi Peter & team, In the November 17th edition of Member News you say: "Tim Hortons when its merger with Burger King is approved. The new entity will be classified as a US company". I currently have a position in THI in a non-registered account. Because dividends of US companies are treated as interest, I am thinking of selling THI and replace it by another Canadian company in the same sector. Is it a good idea, may be not? Which same sector Canadian company should I buy to replace THI? Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on November 23, 2014
Q: Boup Group has proven to be a great investment over the last couple of years. I anticipate that this winter's weather, if we enjoy polar vortex activity, should see some bitter weather and a brisk business for the auto repair industry. However, taking a longer term view, I have to wonder how the technological developments in self-parking, danger alarms, back-up obstruction sgnals etc. will impact the accident rate and therefore the auto repair business.
Would you please comment on these issues and provide your two to five year view of BYD.UN?
With appreciation for your significant support for the retail investor.
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on November 23, 2014
Q: Hi guys,

I'm planning to finally dip my toes in the mining sector after the tax sell-off in December that I'm going to hold for 3+ years. Can you suggest a favorite gold miner company please with a good current evaluation, strong balance sheet and if it pays a dividend that's definitely a plus!

Thanks,

Richard
Read Answer Asked by Richard on November 21, 2014
Q: Hello 5i team

Have recently read an article outlining price objectives as stated by a number of brokerage houses (Scotia, PI & Laurentian to name a few) and it appears they have all downgraded their expectations for CVL with 6 research analysts rating it a hold and 4 others a buy.

I have held shares for some time with a small position and am under water a tad. Can you please comment on recent results and what you see moving forward? (as best as possible) And would you take a small loss here or hang tight while looking forward to the next agricultural cycle?

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on November 20, 2014
Q: Your thoughts on senior unsecured notes being issued by dhx media. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on November 20, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
Down about 20%+ on BTE,thinking of selling and replace it with WCP(better growth and safer dividend) or ARX.What do u think?
Also,is HNL at these level a buy?
Many Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Sergio on November 20, 2014
Q: HLP is about to be delisted and I still own shares. Will it still pay a month end dividend? Should I hang on for further dividends? I am not anxious for the cash.

TIA
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on November 20, 2014
Q: Your previous report and company comment sited higher cotton prices as a potential concern-since then I believe spot cotton prices have dropped about 1/3 What affect should this have on their margins. I would like to add to my position but P/E is a little high?? would you buy now or wait until their quarterly report in Dec. thanks Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 19, 2014
Q: Question to you and your group. May I have your thoughts on the transports going into the year end and mid 2015. I am looking at TMA-T. The wood and cement segments look strong and stronger going forward. Or do you see a less riskier trade in the IT space.Also looking at Svc-T SANDVINE. The ROE, ROI, ROA looks good.
Thanks Jason
Read Answer Asked by JASON on November 19, 2014
Q: Hello Peter
Tim Hortons currently has a direct share purchase and dividend reinvestment plan which is administered through Computershare. My grandchildren hold shares of THI through this plan. If the THI merger with Burger King is approved my grandchildren will have to elect whether to receive cash for their shares or exchange them for shares in the new company, or a combination of both. It is not currently known whether the new company will continue the dividend reinvestment plan. If they elect to receive cash are you aware of any other Canadian company that allows direct purchase of shares and dividend reinvestment for investors who are not already shareholders? The grandchildren's accounts are not large enough to warrant opening brokerage accounts.
Thank you
David
Read Answer Asked by David on November 19, 2014
Q: Currently hold the above security and hope to transfer it to my TFSA in January. Will this be permitted or must I convert it to the Canadian equivalent? BEP.UN. Thanks for all you do
Read Answer Asked by Bill on November 19, 2014