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Q: Sent a question yesterday so if it is still in the queue, please ignore this.January 2016 you considered MIC to be 'an attractive stock for long term investors willing to go against the current market craziness.' The delinquencies 12% in Alberta in January would likely be growing with the Ft. McMurray fires and Saskatchewan industry being hit also. Should I continue to hold for the dividend?
Read Answer Asked by Gayle on May 19, 2016
Q: I am reviewing my 2% holding in PWF and would like your view of a switch over to SLF. Since 2013 I have watched it tread water. It is my main sector holding but is below my cost point. In doing the switch I am taking small loss plus a small drop in div payout, but having reviewed both feel I will be gaining a stronger a company in SLF. Do you think SLF will outperform PWR going forward or is it just best to sit tight. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by James on May 19, 2016
Q: Hi Peter, I have owned Goldcorp (2% of portfolio) since June 2007 and going forward I would like to switch to ABX or AEM. Are you in favour of such a switch? I do not have other gold stock but have full position in ishares etf-XMA, thanks
Read Answer Asked by Karl on May 19, 2016
Q: Hello Peter,
Do you feel it is too late to buy silver stocks as the run up has been quite good? I am looking at the following: silver wheaton , first majestic, ishares silver trust (SLV) or central fund of canada (cef.A) which gives mixture of silver and gold? Also, do you feel gold standard ventures is a stock that can be held for few years with a hope of increased capital appreciation or possible take over. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on May 19, 2016
Q: Can you give me some reasons why this company is trading so low. From what I understand they are the patent owner of WIFI technology that helps congestion problems in high traffic areas. In this stage of WIFI development, this company should be in high demand and the stocks should be taking off. But the stock sits well below 1.00. Do they have the WIFI patent that there is stated in their google finance description or is the low price due to poor management.
Read Answer Asked by Jennifer on May 19, 2016
Q: Victoria Gold has been spectacular lately, I believe because it represents a good option on the gold price....they have cash ( recently raised more), an exploration program and a fully permitted "shovel ready" property. Now that it has spurted from roughly the 20c level it is probably getting ahead of itself at 53c close today.
My question is do you have another 2-3 companies that you are aware of with similar qualities (optionality, cash, decent property) that have not had a big move yet ?
Read Answer Asked by tony on May 19, 2016
Q: Hi can you help assess the market today? The US Fed announced that interest rates may be raised this year, increasing the chances of one or two hikes. This sparked a sell off in metal and energy companies. Is this due mainly to a sector rotation to another sector due to the news, or are interest rate hikes normally bad for energy? Given this news, what sectors would you expect to do well and which ones to do poorly, or has nothing materially changed today? Then there is Goldman saying that there could be a large correction this summer - is this also related to the interest hike potential?
Read Answer Asked by Kel on May 19, 2016
Q: Lots of momentum behind Maple Leaf Foods. Owned them forever and sold out at $25.00. Now they are approaching $30.00. One analyst thinks they can go as high as $40 now that their restructuring is in place. How does MFI compare to Premium Brands a stock I don't own but have been watching.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on May 19, 2016
Q: Hello,
I am concerned about my sector weighting in Technology.If I include the stocks listed above,my weighting is 32%.I also have CSU,ESL,CGI,SH and SYZ,all in a range of 1% to 6%.Thank you for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Allen on May 19, 2016
Q: I was thinking that there would be some negative news regarding oil and gas loan losses and also consumer loans. With this as a backdrop I was wondering if you think the banks will see another sell off next week during their earnings release ? I see no real catalyst to drive them higher. Would appreciate you thoughts. Thinking about the last quarter and the money that could have been made by selling and coming back after the hit the banks took.
Read Answer Asked by STEVE on May 19, 2016
Q: What is your opinion? I'm thinking of creating a "synthetic annuity" by investing some U.S. money in a U.S. covered call etf, namely SPXX. It provides a generous dividend (about 7%) and seems as secure as a regular annuity since it invests in the S&P 500 stocks. I know the share price may decline along with the market, and the dividend may fluctuate. Therefore the income isn't as fixed as a regular annuity. However, I also retain some principle and don't give it all to an insurance company. Generally speaking, what do you think of such a "synthetic annuity?"
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on May 19, 2016
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