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Q: How should one evaluate ALA against BEP.un given both PE's are VERY high payout ratios exceed earnings and yet both seem to have BUY recommendations with analysts
Are these safe stocks at these PE levels; and on what basis would you recommend them and/or favor one over the other for income and growth
Read Answer Asked by lyle on November 06, 2014
Q: I currently have a full position in ZRE and half positions in FSV and HCG at 44.65 and 38.75 respectively. In order to reduce interest rate sensitivity I am considering selling ZRE and using the proceeds bring FSV and HCG up to full positions. Other financial holdings are TD, SLF, and BNS. The dividend income from ZRE is not required and is currently being re-invested. Sector allocations are: Financials 15%, Utilities 10%, Consumer Discretionary 10%, Consumer Staples 9%, Industrials 15%, Health Care 7%, Telecom 9%, Info Tech 12%, Energy 9%, Materials 4%. Any feedback on this idea would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on November 06, 2014
Q: I have a 3.85% postion in XGD right now with a 22% loss so far. My question to you is should I be cost averaging in this ETF or should i cut my losses and take that money and invest in another sector on the way up. From what i understand the recovery in gold could take years rather than months. If switching sectors makes sense what sector and what ETF would you recommend.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 06, 2014
Q: What is your opinion of CHP.UN's longer-term prospects.

Many thanks,
Joanne
Read Answer Asked by Joanne on November 06, 2014
Q: Hi Team,

Can you share your thoughts on FireEye's quarterly results yesterday? With a half position in, is this a time to buy the other half following the decline? Could you also offer thoughts on Halyard Health growth prospects (recent spinoff from ? Would it be considered a growth company looking 2 years down the road (not considering Ebola effects)?

Thanks for the service.

BK
Read Answer Asked by Bekaye on November 06, 2014
Q: After doubling on DHX I painfully sold half to address balance issues in my portfolio.Do you have another idea that could be as successful as Dhx regardless of sector(excluding energy).Just a comment,after this latest correction it became evident that my portfolio has to many Canadian stocks.TSE is not a diversified exchange and many good Canadian stocks where effected by Energy and Materials.So I love that you answer the odd question about U.S. stocks,it gives me some names to do homework on.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on November 06, 2014
Q: This is a 2-1/2% weighting in my portfilio actually in the wife's tfsa. We have held it for about 4 years and are down about 70%, is it worth holding onto?

Read Answer Asked by James on November 06, 2014
Q: I saw somebody reproduced a question and your response on stockhouse today. Is this appropriate? (Jason's question on avigilon)
Read Answer Asked by Adam on November 06, 2014
Q: Just wondering what your opinion is on SUM, CLR, NRI and MRI.U? Also, two I hold, SYZ and XPO US. Is it better to buy a stock with good earning that are up 10% or buy a stock which missed earnings down 10%?
Thanks,
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 06, 2014
Q: How you do view the recent quarterly result of Tourmaline Oil? Do they meet the street expectation?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on November 06, 2014
Q: I was thinking of trimming back BNS seeing it's 9.1% of my portfolio, and buy JPM. Is that sound strategy or is there another bank you prefer
Read Answer Asked by david on November 06, 2014
Q: Hello Folks:

Do you the Republican Senate victory as a positive for purchasing TRP?
Thank you so much
brian clarke

Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 06, 2014
Q: Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) was highly recommended on BNN last night. What is the difference between RDS.A and RDS.B? Is this a safe long term bet and which one, if any, would you buy?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on November 06, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team, your thoughts on AHF results (and is dividend sustainable) would be appreciated. Thanks!

PS: Nice to see a higher dividend that is not oil/gas related!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on November 06, 2014
Q: very nice 10.54% jump in value today for SPY.

I am a big time fantasy football player as are an estimated 33 million other people... This new application developed by SPY called Breaking Sports appears to be validating big time the true financial aspects behind fantasy sports and the billions invested annually.

Id like to know what 5i thinks of SPY moving forward and if you are aware of any other software developments they may be looking at down the road. And would you consider SPY a sell, hold or buy at these levels.

Thanks for all you do

Gord

Read Answer Asked by Gord on November 06, 2014
Q: Could you comment on the 3rd quarter results issued today on this company? Is this a good time to get into this stock?
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on November 06, 2014
Q: A fairly topical (and volatile) name these days... Your view on today's earnings please?
Read Answer Asked by Greg on November 06, 2014
Q: Hello team,

I am down 87% on this stock and I learnt my lesson not to speculate again. I have 4 questions:

1- Why the steady drop since July? 2- What is the likely future for this company? 3- Is bankruptcy a real likelihood? 4- should I hang on or take what is left of this disaster story and call it a good lesson?

Thanks for all your help!
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on November 06, 2014
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