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Q: Peter and staff,
I am looking to purchase another utility position in my portfolio. currently holding FTS, IPL, and TRP. I am seriously considering EMA but notice that it is never on your recommended list for utilities.
Is that mainly because of its slightly lower dividend than some others? I thought because of substantial US income it would be a good choice.
Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on February 17, 2016
Q: I own some preferred shares in EFN, what happens to them should the company split? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 17, 2016
Q: I got lucky and called both a (near term) top in CSU and a further drop in AAPL, exiting my positions leaving $75K cash to invest.

My belief is that the next 12-24 months minimum are going to be very tough sledding for both the global economy and especially Canada therefore I'm adopting a defensive position, shying away from highly volatile growth stocks and looking to deploy that money among 5-7 dividend paying GARP stocks.

My question: adding to a well diversified Canadian portfolio, and irrespective of sector, what would be your suggestions that best combined a secure 4+ % dividend with the likelihood of share price increases in the next 1-5 years.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on February 17, 2016
Q: Have 10K to invest on behalf of each of my children. Timeline is 5+ years. Seeking growth. Risk is acceptable. Your guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for the excellent and informative service.
Read Answer Asked by Joel on February 17, 2016
Q: I would like your opinion of Fortis purchase of ITC Holding for 11.3 billion U.S. Dollars. Would Fortis still be a safe stock for a senior as it looks like they bet the farm on this deal.

I know it is different but when Baytex made a large U.S. deal it never worked out for them.

Thank you very much
Charlie
Read Answer Asked by CHARLES LA on February 17, 2016
Q: The potential bid of $4.25 per share strikes me as an opportunistic attempt to take advantage of shareholders who are generally spooked by the current markets. Anyone who purchased the shares in the past 3 years or so would certainly be under water on the bid. The offer would represent only a small premium to the price the shares were trading at just a few days ago. Also the company is projected to continue growing, perhaps at a single digit rate, and pays a good dividend. Holding the shares for the next 12-15 months would more than compensate shareholders for the small premium. So why would shareholders tender shares to, what I consider, such a low offer if such an offer is eventually made. Your comments please.
Read Answer Asked by John on February 16, 2016
Q: I see that Barclays stock has been under some pressure lately. Do you think they could suspend their dividend? The main reason I ask is because I own their preferred shares BCS.PR.D and I am concerned that they could stop paying dividends all together.
Read Answer Asked by patrick on February 16, 2016
Q: thank you for your info. gud csh.un aw.un yes i am buying
Read Answer Asked by Cliff on February 16, 2016
Q: I've held this for about 6 months. My cost is $ 22 per share and it's at $11.80 as of today. I have 8-10 years so I'm not in a hurry to sell. RBC seems very positive on the name. They have target of $ 25 and released a new update this morning. What are your thoughts ?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on February 16, 2016
Q: Could you please explain what Horizon has done in reorganizing this etf? Last Friday it closed at $4.80 per unit and now the price is $23.25.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 16, 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: I'm thinking of buying a position in ENB.PR.B. What's your thought on these for a long term hold? What's rate expected to be when they reset? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by RICHARD on February 16, 2016
Q: is uranium likely to remain low priced over the next 3 years? Fission upside potential?
Is management doubtful?
Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 16, 2016
Q: Your comments on Dhx latest earnings please
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 16, 2016
Q: Hi,

I read your comments re the pros of C shares vs A shares. When I look at analysts covering it however, the A shares, GOOGL, I believe, have far more analysts recommending it. 3-4 times as many. Why is that and do you still prefer the C shares?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on February 16, 2016
Q: Seems like a good time to buy Europe. can you recommend any ETFs?

Thanks Kindly!
Read Answer Asked by Austin on February 16, 2016
Q: Please comment on dhx latest quarter. Have held for 2 years. Considering moving on.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 16, 2016
Q: I have a half position.
HCG up 10 % YTD time to fill the rest or just wait.
Market is no longer punishing the company even with a slight miss.
Read Answer Asked by blake on February 16, 2016
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