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Q: Hi 5i, I would like to add a new position to my granddaughters' trust accts ( 2).

They currently hold:

REIT ( KMP and AX.un)
Bank ( BNS and RY )
Insurer ( SLF and MFC)
Pipeline ( PPL and IPL )
Oil ( ARX and VET)
Utility ( BEP.un and NPI)

Could I get your top 2 suggestions in the following sectors:
tech
telecom
consumer staples
consumer discretionary .

Timeline would be 5 to 7 years.

Thanks for a such great service! You really help to remove the DREAD from investing
Read Answer Asked by Don on February 17, 2016
Q: I currently have a quarter position in Element Financial and as the trend line was down, I was holding off buying additional shares in EFN. Now with the announcement of the split of EFN into two entities, and the most likely increase in the p/e rating increasing, I am wondering if I should buy now, or in a weeks time, say, or hold off until the split is actually done.....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 16, 2016
Q: while the split might be beneficial for common shareholders can you comment on it's effects on the PFD's , please and thank you....the details might not be available yet but i would think one company would provide more strength to the balance sheet than two smaller ones...many thanks , in advance , for your thoughts on the matter....cheers
Read Answer Asked by Cam on February 16, 2016
Q: What is the valuation like on Dirtt? What is the future expected rate and overall is it cheap, fair or overvalued for growth in the next 5 years. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 16, 2016
Q: Can I please get your take on VNR's Q1 results. Market didn't seem to care for it.

Carl
Read Answer Asked by Carl on February 16, 2016
Q: Hi folks,if no one else asked,opinion on Q results phm/v,stock selling off pretty good,thanks,jb
Read Answer Asked by John on February 11, 2016
Q: I have been looking at this for quite a while: keeps going down when one would think the opposite? Is there a concern about: oil companies going under & thus defaulting, increasing interest rates in the US - minimal as they may be? Usually bonds and equities act contrary to each. In any case, I was going to buy 3000 shares for my RIF - currently have no bonds and this would be a small position.
Read Answer Asked by James on February 11, 2016
Q: Reading a little on Andrew Peller (ADW.a) and I notice their 6 month performance for 2016 exceedingly outperforms the 6 months performance in 2015 (99 cents eps vs 65 cents eps). Is this outperformance a result of a one time item?

I ask because if their back half of 2016 can approach their first 6 month numbers, the stock looks very attractive, in my opinion, especially if they can take their 2016 earnings and continue to grow from there.

Thanks.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on February 11, 2016
Q: Can you comment on their results. Are the results weaker than forecast.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on February 10, 2016
Q: Hello Peter, regarding model portfolio. 1. If starting new portfolio would you recommend buying in equal weights 5% each or as per weights / allocation currently.
2. If already has the portfolio, would you suggest putting new money in most fallen like WCP SJ ESL etc or since you are keeping unusually high cash . Would you suggest staying on sideline for now. Keep up good work. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by RUPINDER on February 10, 2016
Q: HI Peter and team - I hold some Concordia in a US account and am interested in adding Concordia to my Canadian account. However it has a P/E ratio of about 190. Of how much concern should this be. What would it take to bring this P/E down to a more reasonable level and is Concordia on track for this. Thanks.

Rob
Read Answer Asked by Rob on February 09, 2016