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Q: With the kerfuffle over QCOM I noticed there is talk about the buyout of NXPI not going through. Further some analysts are bringing NXPI's price target down. One part of me likes the arbitrage between the two. So 2 questions. What does NXPI look like to you on a stand alone basis and what do you think of trading out of NXPI into QCOM over a period of time?
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on January 24, 2017
Q: When analyzing Canadian stocks with considerable exposure to the US, how much of the stock appreciation in the last 5 years would be attributable to the declining Canadian dollar, and more importantly, would a rising Canadian dollar have the reverse effect? Would the effect be different for a utility like AQN with large capital investment, as opposed to a services company like TD? Would management participate in hedging strategies to limit any negative effect on stock price?
Read Answer Asked by Marco on January 24, 2017
Q: In response to a question yesterday you indicated that you believe that the ALA dividend is not at risk. I have read that high yield can be a sign of weakness in a stock. Is it your opinion that the current high yield of 6.5% for ALA is sustainable at this level? Do you believe that for stocks in general a high yield is an indicator of weakness in any stock? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 24, 2017
Q: In response to a previous question you recommended GSY and TCL.A as good candidates as value stocks. I note that both are near their 52 week highs. I was under the impression that a value stock would have a share price that is not doing well. I would appreciate it if you would clarify for me your criteria to identify a value stock. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 24, 2017
Q: Peter & Co,
Crius Energy had a Q3 loss of $0.14 per share while sporting a 9.15% dividend yield. This doesn't make sense to me. Are my numbers incorrect? Is this level of dividend sustainable? Do you think the solar component of the company will be a major drag on earnings in Trump's USA?
Thanks for your clarification and assessment of the company.
With appreciation for your great service to retail investors.
Read Answer Asked by Ed on January 24, 2017
Q: Could you please confirm for me that the following stocks qualify for the dividend tax credit.
$BAM.a, $CGX, $ENB, $WSP, $SLF, $BCE, $CNR, $MG and the ETF $CEW.

Thanks as always,

Vater
Read Answer Asked by Valter on January 24, 2017
Q: From what I understand insurance companies should do well if long term interest rates rise. If these companies hold longer term bonds in a rising interest rate environment would any increase in income from higher rates be offset by capital losses on the bonds as long as interest rates increase? How does this affect the stock price?
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 24, 2017
Q: I would appreciate your insight on when to exit from growth and longer term portfolios. In winning positions one has luxury to take profit according to personal inclination. Some take at 15%, some 20% to 25%.

My special concern are loosing positions. I have heard of 13 week moving average, Chandelier stop (3ATR). They make sense in a trading situations. What will your advise be to get out from 5i type Growth and Long term portfolios when the stock has tanked. Could that a specific % loss say 8% to 10%. I am interested in your criteria.

Thanking you
Shah Husain
Read Answer Asked by Shah on January 24, 2017
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