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Q: Peter and Team,

TransCanada has a bond with a maturity in July 17, 2025. The bond has a yield to current ask of 3.48% (coupon is 3.30%). Any thoughts or concerns about purchasing this bond with the intent to hold to maturity?

For information, my current portfolios are 85% equity and 15% debt.
Read Answer Asked by Marc on February 12, 2016
Q: I own a bond issued by Aimia, (Corp. AIMC 6.95 01/26//17). The company seems to be having its troubles lately. Is the company secure and do you think the bond is safe and will mature at par on its maturity date? If you can help I would greatly appreciate the support.


Read Answer Asked by Les on February 12, 2016
Q: My energy weight is very small overall. Currently holding CPG, VET, CNQ, SU, ENB and TOU. The only energy position not paying me a dividend to wait for a recovery is TOU. Would a switch to PEY be prudent to collect a dividend? Would PEY carry more risk than TOU. Do have have concerns with any of my other energy holding? Best, Don
Read Answer Asked by DONALD on February 12, 2016
Q: Just a comment to add about Rogers Sugar, in the short term they may see a benefit in volumes as a dead bird was recently found in the silos at their competitor's Redpath Sugar Facility in Toronto. From what I hear a lot of sugar had to be disposed of with downstream users scrambling to find alternative sources. The facility is still shut down until the source of the bird is found. Let's hope these downstream users stick with Rogers Sugar and nobody finds any bird parts in their food! http://www.quintenews.com/2016/02/a-sweet-mess-for-redpath-sugar/107360/
Read Answer Asked by John on February 12, 2016
Q: When the SEC fines all of these Wall Street Companies for all the offences they have been found guilty of, who get's the millions of dollars that they have been fined?
Read Answer Asked by eugene on February 12, 2016
Q: good morning to you all
do you think its a good time to get in at 1.70 +or -
thanks
Read Answer Asked by georges on February 12, 2016
Q: just need assurance not to sell stocks when market drops out and stay long
Read Answer Asked by dale on February 12, 2016
Q: Your thoughts on the earnings and should I keep holding.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 12, 2016
Q: Your thoughts on FFH acting as a portfolio diversifier and hedge against deflation? Seems they have a large derivative bet that potentially pays big if deflation hits.

Thanks,

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 12, 2016
Q: both mux.to + maq.to are mcewen mining - charts and prices are very similar - which is the better buy or does it matter?
thanks, ed
Read Answer Asked by ED on February 12, 2016
Q: Hi,
I have been holding some of this for awhile now and am in a losing position. Insider ownership seems good. Any advice on this one?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on February 12, 2016
Q: Mr. Hodson, BNS and TCN, respectively -23.68% and -33.45%.
Should I be unhappy, or simply resilient ?
Read Answer Asked by Serge on February 12, 2016
Q: Hi Team,

Do you have a preference for GLD vs. Central Fund of Canada (CEF.A)? Does the fact the former trades in $US and the latter in $CDN affect your preference?

Thank you, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 12, 2016
Q: I sold half my XTC a few weeks ago based on comparing their PE and chart with MG and LNR. Both MG and LNR had much lower PE's and their charts were bad, so I thought XTC might fall in sympathy until their PE is more in-line with the others. Can you critique this thinking please. Also, would you buy some XTC back now or wait till the PE gets closer to MG and LNR?
Read Answer Asked by Noel on February 12, 2016
Q: Good morning,

I would like to take advantage of the high level of pessimism in the equity market to initiate some positions in Cdn companies in the consumer sector that stand to benefit the most from the weak economy. My thinking as the fallout from low oil prices,greater use of disruptive technology (re higher unemployment)and high level of consumer debt (approx. 1.65 x income) many more consumers will be more price sensitve and looking for the best value. I know one company you like is Dollarama. Can you provide 5-6 more names that stand to benefit from this potential shift in consumer behaviour and you believe now would be a good time to initiate positions in.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 12, 2016
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