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Q: Hi Peter and 5i Team, I'm 49 yrs old, retired with a defined benefit pension (Fed Gov) which meets our basic needs (food, shelter & utilities). Do you think it's ok for me to think of my pension as the fixed income portion of my portfolio? Right now all of my investments are diversified in about 50-60 individual stocks with 0 in bonds or other fixed income. Your thoughts on this approach would be appreciated. Also looking for a brief update on the possibility of creating an ETF with your portfolios. This was mentioned a while back. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mario on June 30, 2015
Q: There is a report out that a CIBC advisor, Murray Bockhold in a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Extendicare Inc is asking the company to payout a special one time dividend of C$100 Million following the disposition of their US business, shrink the board to 7 directors from 9 and for the company to buy back C$100 million in shares. Do you think there is a possibility for any or all of these to occur? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on June 30, 2015
Q: What do you think of Cenovus responding to the rumour on the street that the company is in talks to dispose of the company royalty lands? It is speculated that the Ontario Teachers Pension Fund is the likely acquirer? What do you think of the Cenovus's timing to do this transaction? Do you expect there might be a one time special dividend to shareholders or do you think they would use the funds to pay down debt and/or buy back shares?
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on June 30, 2015
Q: While not a market timer I do like to buy things on sale. Given the decline (and maybe further drop) could you give me a couple of stocks from each of your balanced and growth portfolio that are currently cheap. Thanks as always, Bill Y.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on June 30, 2015
Q: Hi Peter
With the current downer caused by Greece why would BNS get punished the most ?
Regards Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on June 30, 2015
Q: WiLAN today announced that James Skippen has advised the Board that he intends to retire.
What are your views on this announcement.
Thanks
John
Read Answer Asked by John on June 30, 2015
Q: would appreciate an update on CEW...
the lifeco's are on the rise but the banks are in the doldrums!
what is your outlook for the banks for the short term?
do you think it would be a good time to add to some more CEW to
portfolio (currently at about 2 1/2%)
many thanks - ed
Read Answer Asked by edward on June 29, 2015
Q: Hi Team,

I know you mostly comment on stocks, and I have read your previous commentary on MRC.

I have a hole to plug in my five-year bond ladder which serves as the low risk side of my portfolio. I was thinking of buying an MRC bond maturing 12/10/18, CUSIP 617577AA9, as a small fraction of my bond holdings. Do you think this is a reasonably "safe" investment even though it carry's a BBB low rating? I plan to hold to maturity.

Thank you. Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 29, 2015
Q: Small cap --y-4% opinion on divided safety, outlook for stock over 2-+ years

Can they grow the business & how ?

Thanks ---Don
Read Answer Asked by Dr. Donald on June 29, 2015
Q: Hello Peter and company. I am interested in your views on Sylogist Ltd. This company looks to be very similar to a micro CSU. How do you rate the balance sheet and future growth. Do you see the possibility of others in the space seeing this company as a interesting small roll up.

I was also wondering if I might pose this question to you. Given the current environment with Obama Care being extended,Canadian companies looking to acquire and interest rates very low around the world. If you where going to invest in 3 companies with high growth and good balance sheets what would they be. Thank you as always and keep up the great work. Jason
Read Answer Asked by JASON on June 29, 2015
Q: Hello, my question is about the "Macroeconomic report card". What is the definition of "TSX Comp.Yield"? On the macroeconomic report card of June 15th, you report a yield of 3.30%, is this the dividend yield only? I am asking because it seems to me a little bit high. (same question apply to the S&P500 yield). Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on June 29, 2015
Q: Afternoon folks, this stock was in an article in the FP today identified as a preferred financial stock by Lightwater Partners. Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Cyril on June 29, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Any thoughts on CriticalControl Solutions? CCZ
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 29, 2015
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