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Q: Metro just announced its quarterly results. Everything is up: net income, same store sales, EPS, etc. Metro has raised their dividend each year for more than 10 consecutive years. In 2010 it was 22 cents and is now 47 cents per share - an increase of 113%. The ROE is consistently above 15%. It is buying back shares at a rapid rate - possible financial engineering because total revenues have not increase in past few years. All the metrics are what I look for in a stock (except for the lack of revenue increase) - high ROE, increasing dividends and EPS, share buybacks.

But MRU is in the food retail business. With fierce competition from Empire, Loblaws, Wal-Mart and Costco this stock scares me despite the numbers. Should I be scared or can I pull the trigger and buy it?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 12, 2015
Q: Good Morning Peter,
For some time now I have been wanting to replace Artis Reit AX.Un. I want to replace it with PBH or a similar company in the food business. With global warming and food shortages looming would this be a good choice? Although the dividend is lower, on the long run do you think a change would be merited. Thank you for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on August 12, 2015
Q: Which of these 2 stocks stock would be better to buy during this downturn caused by the Chinese yuan being devalued?
Read Answer Asked by ken on August 12, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,
Constellation software keeps dropping. Is this just a reaction to the current market conditions and that it has had a good return of the year, and hence profit taking? Also, I thought (from what I read) Fairfax had its portfolio setup such that it would be protected somewhat to declines in the market, yet it is dropping like other stocks. Any comments please? Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on August 12, 2015
Q: I am looking to invest for income as well as some growth, for 2 to 3 years, would appreciate your assessment, suggestion.
Many thanks. J.A P, Burlington
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on August 12, 2015
Q: A technical question: Yesterday I bought 1000 BRE via CIBC, another 1000 via Interactive Brokers. Still all the news sources only reported 450 shares trading. Were my 2000 shares bought on alternative exchanges? In general, hat percentage of trades go outside of the TSX?
Read Answer Asked by Kurt W on August 12, 2015
Q: Can I get your opinion on the quarter and you outlook on the shares. I'm down about 40% and wondering if I should sell and move on.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on August 12, 2015
Q: air canada earnings just announced seem excellent, your opinion.
and just a comment, knight announced earnings which do not matter,but they list the deals they have done since april 1 and each one is more brilliant than the next, i see why you are so favrorable on this company, management is excellent, it is my biggest holding. i did own paladin until the end. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on August 12, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, I have just read in the financial news this morning "Germany's 2-year yield fell to a fresh record low of -0.29 percent as investors feared the deflationary pressures of a slowdown in China - which devalued its currency on Tuesday - would sap growth around the rest of the world". (Ref: Reuters). Question: how can a yield of minus 0.29 percent be possible? Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on August 12, 2015
Q: Where is the opportunity with little risk now,which stocks?.
Read Answer Asked by Nizar on August 11, 2015
Q: I saw Patrick Horan talk about this stock on BNN this morning. As you said lots of small stocks are getting beat up right now. What do you think of EXF?

TIA
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on August 11, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, I have 10% of my portfolio invested in Cameco 6 months back and just basically broke even on that. I know you don't like the sector and it is not going anywhere. So I am planning to sell it and buy 2 high growth stocks. What is your top 2 Canadian high growth stocks to buy today(for a 5-8 year hold)? Do you like any of these? HCG/SW(Sierra Wireless)/PHM/MDA(based on current valuation)? Please give me your best 2 high growth stocks to buy today(it does not have to be one in the list). Would really appreciate your valued opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Sridip on August 11, 2015
Q: In the past, you have expressed a bias towards not hedging US ETFs purchased with Canadian dollars. Is this still your view given the significant spread between the US dollar and the Canadian dollar? At what point in time, as we go forward, should one seriously consider hedging US ETFs?

Read Answer Asked by James on August 11, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on SPACs?....and AEF in particular, given the very high profile folks involved in it?

thanks, Austin
Read Answer Asked by Austin on August 10, 2015
Q: Please comment on CRP's recent quarterly report. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on August 10, 2015
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