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Q: Direct Cash Payments. Looking at their financials, I see that it appears that they earned .23 cents per share in 2012 Q1 but lost .04 cents per share in 2013 Q1. I want to take a position and capitalize on the confusion you alluded to in previous answer, but I too am confused. Can you clarify? I am also a bit concerned about the drop in "other transactions" because I assume the term refers to prepaid credit card transactions, which likely have more long term potential? Can you help me make sense of their statement below:

"In the prepaid products line of business DirectCash will strive to increase diversification, both in terms of product offerings such as MasterCard prepaid cards, bank accounts and related financial services through DirectCash’s strategic alliance with DirectCash Bank, and in terms of the number of customers DirectCash serves in order to reduce DirectCash’s dependence on a small group of large volume customers in certain market segments."

Sorry for the long question, and I know you plan to report on this company in the future, but I'm hoping to take advantage of this potential opportunity. Cheers. And thanks again for a great service. I sincerely appreciate your objective assessments and comments.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 17, 2013
Q: EIT.un Enervest: I read your answers to previous Eit.un questions. You are cautiously supportive with caveats incl. costs. I own some. The NAV to Market discount is now 13.5%. $13.52 to $11.67 The distribution exceeds 10%. Since 2010 when they made strategy changes they have been flat. I worry about the distribution being cut. Your comments would be most appreciated. Thank you: James
Read Answer Asked by James on May 17, 2013
Q: steady downward trend on CFN..... Should I sell while I still have a profit?
Have a great long weekend!
Read Answer Asked by patricia on May 16, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, what do you think of the new debenture issue "Argent Energy Trust - Convertible Debenture (AET.UN)"? The yield is of 6%. I must admit I do not much about debenture as an investment. Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on May 16, 2013
Q: Some analysts say investors should reduce their bond exposure and move to equities with their thinking there is a 'bond bubble'. Another analyst stated on BNN recently that an investor should not destroy an equity - bond allocation because that could backfire. As a retired person I would appreciate your comments on this situation. Thanks kindly.
Ronald
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on May 16, 2013
Q: Any idea what is driving Rogers Communication (rci.b) down these last few days. Is it Netflix's comment on wanting to bid for television programs in Canada; is it fear of the government wanting to encourage more players in the telecomm space; or has Rogers announced they are getting out of the communications business and are going to become an exploratory gold miner in Africa?

I own a 60% position in Telus I plan on ramping up to a full position over time. However, I am also thinking of starting a position in Rogers here as well. Thoughts? Thanks, as always.
Read Answer Asked by john on May 16, 2013
Q: Okay i have been sitting on Wi-lan for a while and after a year of losing patience there seems to some activity brewing up.Is it being caused by street speculation or is a base being formed from the recent more positive news. Thanks Doug
Read Answer Asked by Doug on May 16, 2013
Q: Peter, I am wondering if EQI Equity financial is a better buy here at 10.80 that HCG at 52.? I understand EQi is smaller with more upside. Is it as safe as HCG?
Read Answer Asked by Helen on May 16, 2013
Q: A few days ago Interrent REIT IIP.UN reported good results and announced a 25% boost to it's distribution, but the stock has not responded at all. Appreciate your thoughts on this stock. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David on May 16, 2013
Q: maa . what are your thoughts iam even on this one do you see upside and in what time frame
Read Answer Asked by neil on May 16, 2013
Q: DCI - I find the continuing sell off inexplicable. Are there short sellers involved?
Read Answer Asked by wendy on May 16, 2013
Q: Good morning from the West Coast, my question is on LAR (La Rong Gold), I have been following it for sometime,their drill results have been impressive. Its hard to find good info on there current money situation and projected plans. Any info would be great!

Thanks in advance and great site!
Read Answer Asked by Edward on May 16, 2013
Q: Peter - I'm looking at the uranium junior markets and would like to invest in a quality company. Any ideas? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on May 16, 2013
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