Q: No dividend can be considered safe in the resource world right now however ENSIGN kept its dividend through 08 and 09. With a major shareholder behind this company and a yield in mid 6 range is this company a decent buy now. When the world changes will Ensign be a Canadian leader in the way back?
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Q: Hi, The banks report next week and I'm wondering what expectations are? It seems a lot of analysts are negative on them right now? Is it because of housing? With dividends of close to 5% the banks have never looked better to me.Is this a good time to buy or am I missing something?
Best,
Carla
Best,
Carla
Q: Would BHP be a good alternative to TCK? Or should it also be avoided? BHP's dividend is getting pretty high...do you think it is at risk?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Q: Hi Peter,
In view of the depressed oil prices, and rising interest in green energy, would it be advisable to reduce my oil holdings and increase my renewable energy holdings.
I presently have 6.4% in BEP, 5.3% ENB,3.8% TRP, 2.0% HSE.
Thank you
In view of the depressed oil prices, and rising interest in green energy, would it be advisable to reduce my oil holdings and increase my renewable energy holdings.
I presently have 6.4% in BEP, 5.3% ENB,3.8% TRP, 2.0% HSE.
Thank you
Q: I bought a small position in EDR (Endeavour) about 5 years ago and am currently under water about 35%. My intention was to hold on to it till prices improve as the company seems to have a reasonable balance sheet. However,I noted this morning that the company intends to sell $16.5M in shares at market price. Would you comment on this. Is this a reasonable move for the company or will it ultimately just dilute the pot. Thanks.
Q: I saw on Canadianinsider.com that the chairman of TII just unloaded 450,000 shares in a "disposition by gift". What would this typically mean (ie transferring shares to a family member maybe)?
Generally insiders have been buying shares in the open market and adding to their positions in this company so I just wanted to clarify what this means and if I should be worried.
Generally insiders have been buying shares in the open market and adding to their positions in this company so I just wanted to clarify what this means and if I should be worried.
Q: Seems to me with the downward spiral of big box stores and the rise of internet shopping at places like Amazon, doesn't it seem logical that UPS should benefit long term from this trend? How do you feel about this particular stock and do you have any other favourites in the sector?
Thanks,
Charlie
Thanks,
Charlie
Q: I only have a certain amount I can allocate. Of these two stocks., which do you prefer?
Q: Some preferred shares have been recently introduced which establish a floor to stabilize their returns.Can you comment on the pros and cons of these shares and suggest a couple as possible investments. Thanks, Joe
Q: Hi Team, Looking at Currency Exchange International's (CXI) recent weakness, and Element Financial's (EFN) recently started dividend, what do you think of a switch from CXI to EFN at this time?
Thank you, Michael
Thank you, Michael
Q: Good morning, what are your thoughts on CGC Q2 results?
Q: Can I get your opinion on SMCI.US, is it buy at this level?
Thank you.
Milan
Thank you.
Milan
Q: Is FTS at any risk as far as being coal-dependant ?
Thanks for your help.
Sam
Thanks for your help.
Sam
Q: Would you please review the key metrics for VGR and let me know what you think of this company as a reliable source of income and some growth. Would VGR be impacted significantly by interest rate increases?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Q: I have been into and out of RUF a couple of times but do not own it right now.
Currently I like the 6.7% yield and am thinking that it is well priced with the drop in share prices. But with the new equity offering just announced, I am wondering if I should wait in the expectation of further price declines or if this would be a good buying opportunity.
What do you think? Are there other REITs that you would rank significantly highter than RUF?
Thanks.
Currently I like the 6.7% yield and am thinking that it is well priced with the drop in share prices. But with the new equity offering just announced, I am wondering if I should wait in the expectation of further price declines or if this would be a good buying opportunity.
What do you think? Are there other REITs that you would rank significantly highter than RUF?
Thanks.
Q: Hello. What is your take on National Bank?
Q: Hello Peter and company,
Do you think that the energy stocks (CPG, VET, etc) will come under pressure in December as institutional investors will try to get rid off them so that their year-end statements look good? Or this type of selling has been done already?
Do you think that the energy stocks (CPG, VET, etc) will come under pressure in December as institutional investors will try to get rid off them so that their year-end statements look good? Or this type of selling has been done already?
Q: Hi, in your response to my question on TCN you asked what my portfolio allocation was. It is currently 2.8 percent of my equity holdings. I was going to bump it up to 3.5 percent. Would that make sense or does this change your answer? Most of my other positions are between 3.5 and 4 percent.
Q: I am thinking of averaging down on this U.S. company. Should I wait until tax loss season is over and is this a good safe stock for a long term hold?
thanks
thanks
Q: I own this in my RRSP so can't take loss so would you still advise selling if held in an RRSP?
Dolores
Dolores