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Q: The market was way down today, but not all sectors. Mining was way up. Oil and gold did very well, too. What puzzles me on days like this is that everywhere I look all the 'experts' are saying to stay the heck away from commodities, that there is no sign of increasing demand from China, that they don't yet see a bottom in oil (Iran has yet to release all its oil onto the market) and gold is unlikely to go anywhere fast. So who is buying all these stocks on these days, and why? There seems a kind of obsession among Canadians for oil and gold in particular, based on all the questions you and BNN get on them. My portfolio is up 15% YTD because I have no gold, oil or mining stocks. Why are people buying them? And is it possible to know why are they all piling in on mining stocks today?
Read Answer Asked by John on August 07, 2015
Q: Hello Team
Please advise how you notify us of portfolio changes, I see you made some changes in July to the Balanced equity PF, is it only when you update at month end or do you send out e mails to notify us?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 07, 2015
Q: Seems like they missed earnings estimates of 25 cents? The stock is down after hours. What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on August 07, 2015
Q: Shares of the company was halted and went up by 33% when was resumed. Cannot find the why. Would appreciate it if you can shed some light on the reasons, Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Saad on August 07, 2015
Q: A follow up on LNR:
thanks for your comment on linamar...
is profit taking and earnings miss by 1 penney enough for such a large drop?
I am wondering what kind of 'cycle' this stock might follow ( I'm sure I dont understand the nature of 'cyclical stocks') Is there a seasonality or does it depend on the pressure of buying automotive and/or what sort of (other) predictability factors would be involved in the cycle that linamar ( and others in this sector) would be subject to
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by lyle on August 07, 2015
Q: Do you have an opinion on the "structured notes" issued by Canadian Banks ? For example, RBC Principal Protected Global Large Cap Growth Note. It seems that the principal of the notes is protected, but the principal will not be paid back for 6.5 years. Interest return is variable, depending on the underlying securities, but should be higher than standard rates (some say up to 9%). Surely such returns could not be guaranteed ? Can the notes be re-sold prior to term ?
Read Answer Asked by Don on August 06, 2015
Q: Just an anecdotal comment on day trading: I know a day trader who got his professional training at one of the big 5 banks trading departments. In his mid-forties now, he claims to make his living doing this by trading off the most active list (he seems to live well); his mantra is it doesn't matter if it's going up or down, use the technicals for your trend, and ensure you're out of all positions by market close. Also Online Trading Academy offers a week-long stock trading course for about $5000 that's very technically oriented. I think the lesson many have learned is that you have to know what you're doing here as many have tried and few succeeded consistently. In addition, it's a full time job.

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Read Answer Asked by Jeff on August 06, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & Co,
A follow up on my previous question. SIS is classified as Industrials; is it because of its manufacturing side?
PM is classified as health
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on August 06, 2015
Q: i just read the complete quarterly report on surge , it sounded so good i am tempted to jump in,especially with that 12.5 per cent yield, it seems like they could easily handle 40 dollar oil. what do you think. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on August 06, 2015
Q: Just a follow up to surge. There was a $5 offer made in June when SGY was trading over $4. The CFO left because he thought the company should sell out but Paul Colbourne didnt like the offer. Time will tell if this was the right decision.
Thx
Read Answer Asked by blake on August 06, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on the month slide of MCB (aside from oil price)? Is it a buying opportunity?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on August 06, 2015
Q: Hi everyone,
On last nights market call Michael Smedley stated that stocks are going nowhere and are gaining one day but giving it all back and more the next. Even the good ones don't seem to be making any ground. He went on to say he feels this is now a bear market and other fund managers know this but are not admitting to it. What is your take on this and if we are in this malaise it could go on a lot longer than we expect ?

Many thanks for a great service

Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 06, 2015
Q: The stock continues to fall like a stone, I'm in the red on this one, your last answer on this in July indicated you don't see bankruptcy in the immediate future and the government could possibly step in to protect bond holders if things continue to worsen.
Has your position changed on the last three weeks of news on BBD and what would be required of BBD for you to recommend it as a buy.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on August 06, 2015
Q: Peter and team I am looking at trying some day trading can you give some stocks that would be your pick to try .

Jim.
Read Answer Asked by James on August 06, 2015
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