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Q: CXS continues to drop by a fair bit each day, with no apparent news of any kind to explain why. Is it possible that simply announcing a post-results conference call for investors on Nov 15 is giving investors the jitters? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on November 08, 2013
Q: If I own XIU is buying ZEB duplication as XIU has 36% in financials?Thanks for your excellent service.Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 08, 2013
Q: I would like your opinion on First National Financial FN-T

Duane Campbell
Read Answer Asked by Duane on November 07, 2013
Q: Good Morning, I would like your thoughts on ZUB-T. Would you recommend this or something else in US financials?

Thank you,
Bob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 07, 2013
Q: Please comment on investing in syndicated mortgages as opposed to reits or stocks such as Firm Capital or MKP.
Read Answer Asked by Ruth Ann on November 07, 2013
Q: Nobody appears to have questioned Chesswood CHW-T

I would appreciate your opinion on the stock as a possible purchase for dividend and growth'

Duane Campbell
Read Answer Asked by Duane on November 07, 2013
Q: Greetings Team:

I stumbled into 10 shares of ELF last year on a recommendation of Moneysense magazine. It has done well and is now halted on an offering of $75 per share special dividend. What do you think of the company and what might happen such that you would consider selling.
I am another investor who thanks you for your excellent advise.

Jim R
Read Answer Asked by james on November 06, 2013
Q: Anything to account for CXS's ongoing price decline over the past days?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on November 06, 2013
Q: Hi, is this a good entry point for Aston Hill Financial (AHF)?
Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on November 06, 2013
Q: Hi
I read your excellent answer to Dave this morning in which you say "The main drivers to equities are (1) earnings (2) interest rates and (3) money flows (people going to cash/shifting from bonds to stocks). If earnings are strong and growing, and interest rates are low (i.e right now), it is hard to predict a big fall in the market.
I want to buy additional shares in Royal Bank [RY] but I have been watching the price rise steadily since the summer and am severely conflicted. Do I just go ahead and buy now because of the 3 parameters you mention are in force, or do I wait for a hoped-for 5% or more market pullback?
The current payout ratio is 49% for RY and the yield only 3.81% so I would expect a dividend increase because of the rising stock price and falling yield, but with the payout ratio so high [normally in the 45% range I believe for banks] is this even likely?
Many thanks... Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 06, 2013
Q: DIVIDEND ETFs: I agree completely with your 03 Nov. Reserarch Blog article "Five Reasons to Love Dividends". Dividend income constitutes a significant (and growing) portion of my current retirement income.

RBC is about to launch 3 new dividend-oriented ETFs (RCD, RUD, RWD) and in August Vanguard Canada launched 2 new dividend-oriented ETFs benchmarked to the US Dividend Achievers Select Index. Please comment on these offerings as an alternative to holding dividend-oriented mutual funds or a portfolio of individual dividend-paying equities.

Thank you.
IslandJohn
Read Answer Asked by John on November 05, 2013
Q: Hi guys,
What can you tell me about Senvest Capital SEC? It seems to have a really high ROI, high profit margins and high revenue growth..
Read Answer Asked by John on November 05, 2013
Q: Hi,
What do you think about FTN? It has grown nicely over the months due to the strength of the financial sector and coupled with capital gains is also paying a hefty dividend. Their dividend I think you mentioned is considered return of capital. What are the risks of investing in this product considering the finance sector continues its upward trend
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on November 04, 2013
Q: Two short questions: i)what's the 3 year upside on the Canadian banks? ii) do you consider preferred shares fixed income or equity? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 03, 2013