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Q: I am not certain that you received my email: I noticed that at least two other members' questions had gone astray last week, and am wondering if the same happened here.

My request was, roughly, as follows:

1. Would you be able to provide a preferred comparison of AIG and MET: wondering if either one of these is a good play for insurance exposure, or would you recommend a Canadian
life-co over either one of those?

2. XEG: I have been simply "breaking even" on this one for the better part of 18 months and would like to switch to something with at least "some" growth in the energy sector. I was thinking of walking away from the ETF and switching to CNQ perhaps. What would be your opinion?

Thanks very much!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on November 09, 2013
Q: Would you consider that the US MARKET has topped temporarily and is about to make a correction?
Ditto for Canada?

If so what might some money making opportunities in contra ETFs?
Read Answer Asked by lyle on November 09, 2013
Q: do you have an opinion on bison petroleum, a small oil company holding decent reserves next to marathon in the states (BISN)
Read Answer Asked by eddie on November 09, 2013
Q: Can you please comment on BNK and the third quarter results?
thank you
garry
Read Answer Asked by garry on November 09, 2013
Q: Would appreciate an opinion on both AUQ and K after recent eps reports. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by george on November 09, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,

You like EFN for certain reasons but it is stuck in a range for quite some time now. Their current PE ratio is way high compared to the others. They are reporting on the 13th. Do you think they can significantly improve upon their earnings this time. How would you rank EFN from among the following list: HCG, SUM, RFC, EH, CFN, EFN and CXS.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on November 09, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & Team I hold some UEX shares that I'm down on and was thinking of taking a tax loss and moving to PDN to stay in the uraninm sector. Is PDN a more stable company because they are in production? Thanks Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on November 09, 2013
Q: Hi Team,
Tourmaline (TOU) share price has been waning since they "missed" in the summer. Unfortunately I'm under water on this one, and seeing red day in and day out wears you down. I an actually thinking of adding to my position depending on your outlook.
When are they due to report, and what's your current insight into the stock?
Should I add before or after the report.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Marco on November 09, 2013
Q: Hi Peter
I see Corby Distilleries changed its name to Corby Spirit and Wine on Nov 07 13. Corby will now trade on the TSX under the symbols CSW.A and CSW.B effective at the start of trading on Tuesday, November 12, 2013.
In your May 09 13 answer to John you state the dividend on CDL.A [Corby Distilleries] is 3.3%, yet my TDWaterhouse site gives a 6.176% yield with a $1.26 dividend. Is the difference because of special dividends and can we count on the 6.18% dividend in the future? The TTM earnings are shown at $0.96 far less that the dividend. Is this a concern? And do you sense a change in direction for the company with the new name and logo?
Thanks... Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 09, 2013
Q: Doing the math on PLB/ENDP Friday close and US/C$ exchange I get PLB trading at a discount of $1.36 C$ on the deal. Do you think this represents the time value of money as it's not expected to close till well into 2014, as well as the market not assigning much value at all to the Knight spinoff which seems to be a pretty small operation for one obscure disease (my sympathy for all who have experienced leishmaniasis), or do you expect the remaining team at Knight to rebuild something similar to a Paladin in time? Do you still recommend a HOLD on our PLB shares? Thanks for the reco on this, a 5 digit gain so far...J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on November 09, 2013
Q: Hi gentlemen, I would appreciate your opinion on Loyalist LOY. I have lost about 30% of the value recently and would like your opinion on should I sell or hold.If it is a hold what is your one year outlook.

Thanks,
Doug
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on November 09, 2013
Q: Nordex Explosives(NXX) has recently opened up a new sales office as well as having new warehouses in the Toronto and Ottawa areas. What is your opinion of them knowing that they are setting themselves up for growth.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on November 09, 2013
Q: Hello Peter, when Cineplex offer its convertible debentures, I think you said you weren't a fan of CDs in general, but since they were Cineplex, they would be ok. Now Aecon is offering them. I know you prefer Stantec over Aecon, so how do you feel about Aecon CDs? Can you explain why you aren't a fan of CDs in general?
Thanks very much.
D
Read Answer Asked by Deborah on November 09, 2013
Q: Hello 5I team. Yesterday, Trilogy energy reported a weak quarter which is disappointing and the stock took a large hit yesterday & today. I have been a long term holder of TET (2006) and have had an average gain of approx. 15% to date. My question: Where do you see TET 12 months from now and do you think it would be wise for me to exit now and take my gain and invest in TOG or SGY. Both of these have decent dividends. Perhaps you can recommend a couple of better plays that have potential to grow and provide some dividend income while we wait. I find your straightforward advice extremely valuable and look forward to your answer.

Joseph
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on November 08, 2013
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