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Q: For life insurers such as SLF, I have heard many times that higher interest rates will help them because of higher earnings in their bond portfolios. But, higher interest rates should also result in capital losses on bond portfolios. Can you explain this apparent conflict?

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Hans on July 31, 2014
Q: Can you please comment on Cipher's (DND) latest quarter? Do you see this as a buy , sell or hold? I was looking for them to diversify from absorbica and increase their stable of offerings.
Read Answer Asked by Marty on July 31, 2014
Q: Hi team, I sold out of my ZUT and ZWU earlier this month when I got nervous about market levels, my mistake. I wonder what you think of the utilities sector at these levels. I know rising interest rates are always a concern, but I have a low level of exposure to utilities so I was thinking of establishing a small position once again (1000 or so shares). Thoughts? Thanks for your time.
Read Answer Asked by Ray on July 31, 2014
Q: Would like to know your thoughts on BBw(build a bear workshop), only visited one of the stores this year and thought it was a great idea. Stock had a drop lately, a good time to buy?
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on July 31, 2014
Q: FSZ - Hi guys, first question - Fiera is down, probably because they have said that there were errors in their annual reporting for all funds for 2013 - then do not adequately explain the impact of the errors - amateur mistake and poor communication. May be a buying opportunity but could you investigate and reassure me please? Here is the post: announces that it has filed revised version of each of the Funds' annual management report of fund performance (together, the "MRFPs") for the year ended December 31, 2013. The MRFPs have been revised to correct errors contained in the graphs presented under the heading entitled Year-by-Year Returns.

Copies of the MRFPs as well as copies of the cover letters detailing the revised information are available through SEDAR at www.sedar.com or through Fiera's website at www.fieracapital.com
Read Answer Asked by Valerie on July 31, 2014
Q: HHF. Looking for alternate asset classes to better diversify a portfolio. What is your opinion on using HHF for exposure to hedge funds? I've read articles where it discusses that this type of ETF doesn't closely correlate to the actual hedge fund index.
Read Answer Asked by Husseinali on July 31, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on Regional Management Corp, RM.US
Read Answer Asked by Graham on July 31, 2014
Q: EMN - US ---recent drop ---earnings --ok broke 200 day aver. Cost about 65 ---Hold or sell

Read Answer Asked by Donald on July 31, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
Calfrac has dropped quite a bit lately, do you know why and would you buy at these levesl? thanks Clare.
Read Answer Asked by clara on July 31, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on Myriad Genetics, MYGN.US
Read Answer Asked by Graham on July 31, 2014
Q: Hi, could you please comment on TGZ earnings. They look to me like they will dissapoint quite a bit, but don't understand the one-time writedown. Is this a broken growth story, or just patiently wait for Oromin transaction to provide advantage still? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kel on July 31, 2014
Q: AT&T (T.US)

Hi Team, I know you don't specialize in US stocks, but I was hoping you could give me an opinion on AT&T. It appears to have a very low P/E of 10.7 TTM and pays a dividend of 5.06%. The payout ratio is 39.7%. The main negative I can see a potential forecast for lower earnings per share. Do you think this stock is worth owning for income long term?

Thanks. Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 31, 2014
Q: I'm looking at small caps that have the potential to become 5 or 10 baggers. Bruce Campbell on BNN recommended PHM and ELW as 2 top picks today. What's your thoughts on these two? or others you might favor in stead[2-3 yr hold]
Henry
Read Answer Asked by Henry on July 31, 2014
Q: Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities Income Fund (BGI.UN)I am trying to look into this and am having trouble finding much on it. It has hit new highs the past 2 days and has a 5+ dividend. You haven't commented on it since just after its IPO just over a year ago. What does it do; why is it hot now.
Bryon in Elmira
Read Answer Asked by Bryon on July 31, 2014
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