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Q: Thinking of making a switch from ALA where I can book a tax loss to offset gains and buying BIP with roughly comparable yield. I also suspect I am improving quality and safety a bit as well and removing some perceived energy exposure. Would you agree? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on August 25, 2015
Q: In regards to the sudden for Amaya, I'm not entirely certain but it may be due to a federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned New Jersey's sport betting law for the second time in two years, saying federal statutes forbid gambling on college and professional sports except in a handful of states, which may impact any future plans Amaya had in this area.

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20150826_Federal_judges_overturn_N_J__sports_betting_law.html

Seems to me investors' panicking is overblown on this one and the market in general.
Read Answer Asked by Arneh on August 25, 2015
Q: Peter/group I have a right offering on CSU The present cost is 32 cents /share which will allow me to purchase more shares at the present market price of $120. It also pays me 8% in interest ...is this a good investment? Thanks PS I do not fully understand the offering if you could clarify it for me in simple terms. Thanks for steering us poor mortals in the right direction
Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 25, 2015
Q: I think the market could be volatile in Sept. so that stink offer concept I like alot for a small investor.
What are a few other stocks or etfs in the US or Canada that dropped alot yesterday and recovered? that I might consider.

Thx
Read Answer Asked by blake on August 25, 2015
Q: Are ETF really safe ? Two of my portfolio ETF showed strange behavior monday morning. WXM (Morningstar Canada Momentum Index ETF) did trade 15% down for a few minutes. It was worse for the large US SPLV (PowerShares S&P 500 low volatility ETF): The ETF plunged as low as $20, or 46% below last Friday’s close ! This has me questioning ETFs in my portfolio....
Read Answer Asked by Martin on August 25, 2015
Q: Peter can you provide your curent thoughts re; aig -here in the 59$ range
Read Answer Asked by Kim on August 25, 2015
Q: Hello team, What's your opinion on GUD? (has hold pretty well). I was looking at a big gap @ ~ 6.15....do you think it would get fill (if you believe in gaps always getting filled)? Do you think this correction is over?
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Silvia on August 25, 2015
Q: Yesterday was a rout, Today is a small bounce back. There are several analysts out there that expect a bounce back over the next 2 to 3 weeks in the range of 5%, and the next leg down as there still is not enough panic out there. At 5I do you believe in this theory? Small bounce back and then another fairly large leg down in the order of at least 20%. More so on the next leg down. This is what Mr. Berman has indicated and he seems to be correct almost all the time.
Read Answer Asked by Al on August 25, 2015
Q: BMO beat earnings but could you share (1) what you think about their outlook? (2) Do you think the 'tapped-out' consumer theory will die considering that aspect of their revenue actually did well? (3) Do you think that even if all banks beat earnings this quarter, the market move the sector back up? Thanks for your work. Intense week.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on August 25, 2015
Q: is it possible you can explain more on algorithms which are very complex computer programs to buy and sell stocks that kick in when certain parameters are reached.and how they work against a retail investor like myself. I think there was a lot of this yesterday. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on August 25, 2015
Q: Hi
The Investment Reporter newsletter rates XSR as a hold because of its negative Book Value. Yet, 5 of 6 analysts rate it a buy on the TD Waterhouse Ratings tab. It was even a top pick for Paul Gardner on Market Call a few months ago. Your thoughts?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on August 25, 2015
Q: Peter I just took (Aug 21 ) some substantial profits on Byd.un / Linamar ($70,000). Now I have capitol gains to pay. Any strategy you can suggest to lessen the impact. I would like to buy both of them back at some point is there any quick calculator that figures this out at what point it makes sense to reinvest? - I am concerned about eating up profits and paying tax ..Thanks for your advise it is much appreciated
Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 25, 2015
Q: What do you think about having a stop-loss in place? Many investment gurus say to use them but most, if not all, of my stocks would have been taken out today with the drop in the market. And while most recovered to where they are marginally down, if they hadn't I would have been wishing I had put the stop-loss in!

Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by TK on August 25, 2015
Q: surge is now trading at a similar value to what it sold the asset to torc for.( 500 million) I know 5 i sold this stock but am I missing something else here or should I sell and move on.
Read Answer Asked by blake on August 25, 2015
Q: Altria was one of those stocks that actually announced an increase in their dividend as the general markets were "crashing". Can you tell us your opinion on what you think of Altria as a long-term income stock for retirement?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on August 25, 2015
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