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Q: Can you please explain "rate reset preferreds" in simple language for us dummies. Having been burned in a preferred share ETF, that I thought was relatively safe, in the past, I'd like to know the risks and advantages.
Thanks, Len

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Read Answer Asked by Leonard on September 07, 2016

• Kelt Exploration Ltd. (KEL)
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Q: Kelt Exploration was just raised to an action buy list by one of the banks and have put a 12 month target of $ 8.00

What is your opinion on this raise in recommendation Would you add a position or buy something else

Thank you

Paul

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Q: A question about using currency ETFs to play an appreciation or depreciation of the Can. dollar against the U.S. dollar confused me. Would I not do better just holding the currency I thought would be stronger. Doesn't either ETF come with fees I could avoid by just holding the respective currency?

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Read Answer Asked by Kyle on September 07, 2016

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Q: Aritzia ( female fashion) is coming out with an IPO. The price is likely to be in the $15 range. Sadly, my only research comes from my 3 grand daughters who love the products. Can you give any sort of opinion on the company?
Thanks,
Philip

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Read Answer Asked by Philip on September 07, 2016

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Q: I am sitting on a fair amount of cash I'm a little nervous about deploying until after the correction/election. I was thinking of putting it into mdvn which has about a 65cent increase when Pfizer closes. Do you think this is a safe strategy. When do you think it will close. Are there any safer areas to park money besides money markets

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Read Answer Asked by hal on September 07, 2016

• Enbridge Inc. (ENB)
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Q: a big deal today. does this change your opinion?

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Read Answer Asked by blake on September 07, 2016

• Bonavista Energy Corporation (BNP)
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Q: Hi,
Could you please comment on BNP. Is this a buy or a sell? I've held it for a long time and I'm not sure other than a sustainably higher oil and gas price, or a takeover if there is any upside here or if it's dead money?

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Douglas on September 07, 2016

• Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH)
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Q: I have been watching PBH for awhile and was going to purchase then it starting breaking higher again. Is it okay to star to pick away it at this level. It has had a good run and I wonder if I should wait for a pull back as the fall usually has times of volatility or buy some now and add on market weakness.

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Read Answer Asked by Geoff on September 07, 2016

• Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP)
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Q: Is SH still a good bargain to enter for TFSA short- medium term investment?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Sriram on September 07, 2016

• Bausch Health Companies Inc. (BHC)
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Q: How do you see the future of Valeant going forward? What do you project the price to be for the rest of the year? Thanx.

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Read Answer Asked by Neil on September 07, 2016

• Pacific Insight Electronics Corp. (PIH)
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Q: When will PIH release fourth quarter and year end earnings? When do you expect the company will get analyst coverage? Risks understood what do you think of PIH?

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• Sylogist Ltd. (SYZ)
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• DH Corporation (DH)
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Q: I need to increase my weighting in the "Technology" space and currently own equal weightings of AVO, MDA, OTC, SYZ and WSP. With $50K to spend, would you buy a new company (I am thinking DH Corp or whatever div paying company you recommend) OR would you just increase your stake in one or more of these currently owned companies. I know you have WSP and DH as "Industrials" but can it not be argued that they are "Tech"?

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Read Answer Asked by Sandy on September 07, 2016

• Magna International Inc. (MG)
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• AirBoss of America Corp. (BOS)
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• Black Diamond Group Limited (BDI)
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Q: I am trying to balance out my portfolio sector weightings and am having trouble classifying where these 3 companies should go. I have all 3 of them as "Manufacturing and/or Industrial" whereas you have BOS and MG as "Consumer Cyclicals" and BDI as "Energy". Can it be argued that these are Industrials or should I just stick with your sector classifications?

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Read Answer Asked by Sandy on September 07, 2016

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Q: SGY announced news today of production increases. Looks like positive news.What does 5i think?

Thx

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Read Answer Asked by blake on September 07, 2016

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Q: Greetings,

Looking for a group of Canadian companies that pay dividends in US dollars. Do you know of a listing?

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Read Answer Asked by kelly on September 07, 2016

• Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (ENF)
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Q: In respect of today's announced deal between Enbridge and Spectra, what do you think the impact will be on Enbridge Income Fund, if any?

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Brad on September 07, 2016

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Q: will dividend continue until takeover is completed & when is completion expected thanks

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Read Answer Asked by neil on September 07, 2016

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Q: Is there any hope for CXR to recover ? Are there companies may be interested in to buy it out or do you think I should sell and move on.

Kuldip

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Read Answer Asked by Kuldip on September 07, 2016

• Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN)
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Q: Do these securities qualify for the dividend tax credit in a non registered plan? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Albert on September 07, 2016

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Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
This is a question about RSP and RIF accounts. What happens when you sell a stock for profit in these accounts. Do you have to declare the profit immediately on this years tax return? Or do you just pay the tax when you withdraw money from the account... when you must withdraw a certain percentage every year after 65years of age. In other words your profits can just accumulate in the account and taxes are assessed when you withdraw funds out of the account itself?
Dr.Ernest Rivait

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Read Answer Asked by Ernest on September 07, 2016