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Q: BTB.UN is a REIT in my portfolio that pays me 9% based on my purchase price but is quite small.Do you see it as a buy, sell or hold?Thanks for all your help!
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 28, 2014
Q: Peter - It looks like this downturn in the markets may go on for sometime. I never knew that the chinese shadow banking system was worth $7 trillion dollars and now analysts are actively saying that it is only a matter of time before one of these banks goes under. That should be a real treat to the market. With Argentina etc. things look like it could be very nasty for awhile. I know you would say that we should hold tight but there must be a hedging system that we can use either with US or Canadian money to protect ourselves. What do you recommend as a strategy to protect ourselves.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on January 28, 2014
Q: Hi Team: any comments on IRG results? Profits are up but the market doesn't seem to like the SSS? with debt down and cash flow up, what do you think at this price? thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on January 28, 2014
Q: Hi Peter & Team

I am not well versed in advanced accountng & am an amateur investor. Could you please explain why Sales Force.Com (CRM) and Netsuite (N) on NYSE, stock prices keep rising even though their income statements show several years of Operating Losses. I thought the market punishes non-profitable companies.
Read Answer Asked by Francis on January 28, 2014
Q: Could we please have an update on RLC. Thank you, Bob.
Read Answer Asked by Bob on January 28, 2014
Q: Why do you think IMAX is such an unloved stock? I tend to think of IMAX as a growth company as it's shifting more to the subscription model as it builds out it's theatres all around the world, including China.

Playing the devil's advocate, what kind of hiccups do you see potentially hitting IMAX in the future that will thwart it's expansion plans?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on January 28, 2014
Q: PRE has been dropping, possibly on fears of the 2016 loss of its primary exploration block. Yet it has made some good moves, including acquiring Petrominerales for its diluents and infrastructure. Its 2014 guidance claims that it will "fully replace the Company's current net production from the Rubiales Field by 2016." Is this a buying opportunity, or is it better to wait until the uncertainty works out?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 28, 2014
Q: Hi 5i, my question is regarding TSL. Just very recently they released news and i was wondering how this would affect me as a shareholder. need i be concerned going forward ? also can you give an update on TSL in terms of management performance, decisions etc. i know this position is very speculative so do you see any red flags ? thanx norm
Read Answer Asked by NORM on January 28, 2014
Q: I have some HVPW Equity High Volatility Put Write Index Fund in my portfolio. One piece that I do not understand, is how bad must the market be for this fund to have a significant loss
Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 28, 2014
Q: Hello,
I just opened a TFSA account and would like to invest in companies with a high torque potential. What do you think of Enterprise Group(E), MSD Technologies (GPS), Input Capital(INP) and Cipher Pharma (DND)
Regards
Tony
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on January 27, 2014
Q: In response to Larry's fx question, I call CIBC when I buy and sell u.s. Stocks on the same day and request the same exchange rate (ask for fx netting). Never had a problem they will easily oblige and save you the enormous bid ask spread they charge on fx. Hope this helps.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on January 27, 2014
Q: Could you give some info about timmins gold.
What is happening here?looks like shareholders are holding the bag here with the new financing.
You think its interesting here to buy after this sell-off?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on January 27, 2014
Q: Hi Peter

I sold some of my dogs recently in my RSP account and have $15-20K available...if you recommend any dividend stock (so sector agnostic) for an RSP for someone with 20 years, unfortunately, to retirement what would it be.

Thanks Peter.

Cam
Read Answer Asked by CAM on January 27, 2014
Q: I feel this is a dumb unintelligent question but have wanted to ask it several times in my life to someone who might be able to explain - On days like the past few where markets drop for no apparent reason, across the board, where does the money that is pulled typically get parked or allocated? I mean I look at my otherwise balanced portfolio and see maybe a 3-4% down in almost everything. Is it the big institutional investors that that get "sell" signals and then start the downward trend and then rebuy, placing money in cash short term? I mean I wish I had done that last Friday, but just curious. - Cheers.
Read Answer Asked by Philip on January 27, 2014
Q: I am trying to decipher rules at various brokerages re: forex charges. I have a $C RSP at CIBC and recently made two $US trades on the same day. I was charged for the full value of the trades both buying and selling rather than on the net amount. Is that the normal practice? Seems like somewhat of a ripoff.
Thanks for your reply.
Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on January 27, 2014
Q: I purchased MDA in August ($80x200sh) and it's done some sideways action since then, with the exception of the last few days where it's flirting with the $75 mark. On Friday, I purchased $30,000 of it in my margin account. I know you've rated it as a A- stock, but I'm wondering whether the interest charge and sudden decline is worth the risk.
Could it signify a "leak" like HNL?
I'm wondering if I should just sell before there's any further decline.
Your comments please...
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on January 27, 2014
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