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• Canadian Utilities Limited Class A Non-Voting Shares (CU)
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Q: Being retired we look to invest in long term stable companies with a reliable growing dividend. We own a few hundred shares of CU. The share price is lower than it has been for a very long time! We are wondering if you think the low share price offers a good opportunity to purchase some more shares or are there looming issues that could be problematic in the future. CU is part of our utility sector holdings.
Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Len on October 15, 2018

Q: hi there,
Can't seem to bring this stock up from the database. I am looking for a bit of income in the US and have been looking at a few of the Pimco funds. The high yield is a bit scary but its 5 year track record seems impressive. Thoughts?

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Read Answer Asked by kelly on October 15, 2018

• Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ)
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Q: Can you comment on this company - Q2 earnings were .22 per share versus .63 in Q1.Lots can happen to impact earnings but i can find nothing on my stock services to explain the drop in earnings. I wouldn't have thought that there is seasonality to snack foods but... Is it worth adding to my tax loss selling candidates?

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Read Answer Asked by kelly on October 15, 2018

• Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE)
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• Surge Energy Inc. (SGY)
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• Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (BXE)
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Q: hello, hoping to get your thoughts & opinion on SGY, BXE, & BTE. whether they are a buy, sell or hold, or just any insight you might feel useful. thank you for you time.

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 15, 2018

• Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE)
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• BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (ZEO)
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Q: Best Cdn oil company to own if oil increases over $100?

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Read Answer Asked by Rob on October 15, 2018

• BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB)
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Q: Rafferty Capitals, Richard Bove said banks do not do better in a higher fed rate environment. Why are most saying they do ?

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Read Answer Asked by George on October 15, 2018

• AltaGas Ltd. (ALA)
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• NFI Group Inc. (NFI)
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• Transcontinental Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (TCL.A)
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Q: Considering tax loss selling NFI and TCL (and possibly ALA) then waiting 30+ days to rebuy. Using TurboTax, the loss saves me 15%. Does your crystal ball foresee any quick rebound potential for these 3 stocks that would cause me to rethink this strategy? Thanks...Steve

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 15, 2018

• Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (AX.UN)
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Q: Hi. What's your take on Artis. Great yield at 9% due largely to the drop in the share price.. Is it buyable for growth and income at this level? Any concerns?
Many thanks
GUY

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Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on October 15, 2018

• Conifex Timber Inc. (CFF)
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Q: Conifex share price has dropped significantly due to weak US housing and lumber prices. This may be a trading stock only, but is it a time to take a small position?

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Read Answer Asked by Bryan on October 15, 2018

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: Peter,

To get copies of financial statements on Canadian companies I use SEDAR. What one can I use for American companies such as Pepsico?

Thank you,

Paul

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Read Answer Asked by paul on October 15, 2018

• Royal Bank of Canada (RY)
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Q: I need to know how much the 5 big Canadian Bank stocks have increased their dividends over the past 18 years; by % increase, not actual dollar amount. Someone told me 7% a year but that sounds too high. Any idea where I can find this information? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Murray on October 12, 2018

• Reliq Health Technologies Inc. (RHT)
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Q: Earlier you said RHT reports earnings today, I cannot find their earnings date anywhere nor any releases indicating it will be today, can you confirm that it is today?

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 12, 2018

• Covalon Technologies Ltd. (COV)
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Q: Your opinion. Buy, hold, or sell

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Read Answer Asked by kenneth on October 12, 2018

• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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Q: Good Day,

AS BNS continues to fall I see that the forward P/E based upon the consensus shown on the RBC Direct site is 9.5. Seems like good value considering the 4.7% yield. Your thoughts? Also wondering if you can determine what the P/E was at the lowest point during the 2008 financial crisis.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 12, 2018

Q: Hi Peter/Ryan,

Are any of the below tech stocks a good buy or they are still overvalued.

AAPL
GOOG
MSFT
NVDA
QCOM
V
CSCO
TXN
ADBE

Thanks for your great service.

Thanks
Ninad

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Read Answer Asked by Ninad on October 12, 2018

• TFI International Inc. (TFII)
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• North West Company Inc. (The) (NWC)
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• A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (AW.UN)
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• Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. (GS)
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• Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. (RME)
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Q: I currently have half positions in the above stocks. I would like to bring some or all up to a full position. I am income focused with some growth. Can you advise me on which to add to and time frame please?
Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Martin on October 12, 2018

• Pivot Technology Solutions Inc. (PTG)
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Q: I have 2000 PTG @ 2.80
I would like to buy another 2000@1.1
would you consider that as a good move?
just like to get my money back.

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Read Answer Asked by Frank on October 12, 2018

• Phenom Resources Corp Com (FVAN)
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Q: Would you be comfortable starting a small position in First Vanadium?

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Read Answer Asked by Gary on October 12, 2018

• Jack Henry & Associates Inc. (JKHY)
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Q: I have been following JKHY for quite a while now, has always been in the 'little too expensive' category. Company appears to be very profitable, with strong free cash flow, and they are growing their dividend. Can I get an update on your view of this company, and what a reasonable entry point may be?

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on October 12, 2018

• Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET)
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• Parex Resources Inc. (PXT)
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Q: with the now huge spread between WTI and WCS, who would be advised to buy Canadian oil stocks and why. Are not Canadian oil companies only receiving the WCS price for all Canadian production. How bad is this!!

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Read Answer Asked by george on October 12, 2018