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Q: Can you please comment on PBH ?
Thinking that the dividend yield is attractive but the PE seems high and also the debt.
Are the converts in the money and do they count as equity or debt ?
Many thanks. I am looking for yield at a price but not a lot of risk.
Read Answer Asked by ian on March 20, 2015
Q: Peter and company,
Do you think CWB would be a good buy now that it is down considerably because of the drop in energy stocks, drop in employment in AB and the slow economy? I stated in a previous e-mail that I wanted to cut back on financial services sector but the price looks attractive. Besides I don't really think of the banks as financial services but rather more as sort of organised crime.
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on March 20, 2015
Q: I am looking to increase my exposure in my registered plan to the US market and in particular to the healthcare sector. I am retired and looking for income and some growth. I am considering Johnson and Johnson. Please provide your thoughts on this company and recommend alternatives if you believe there is a better choice.
Thank you for a great service.
Deborah
Read Answer Asked by Deborah on March 20, 2015
Q: I hold a small position in Goldcorp (1.5%) and would like to increase my exposure to gold. Would it be best to add to G or start a new position in FNV. FNV seems to be the best long term performer just based on a quick chart comparision. Thank You Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on March 20, 2015
Q: The company plans to split into separate companies. Would you buy the stock?
It looks like they are gaining traction. They have been trading in a very tight range.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on March 20, 2015
Q: The company did cut its dividend since your last comment, but it's now over 12% again, due to the drop in price. TDW shows the majority of analysts giving ZAR a hold rating, but one analyst says Strong Buy. Also, the CEO, Hansen, has been buying shares in the last few days. Has your view of this changed recently? Would you buy it here?
Read Answer Asked by Jack on March 20, 2015
Q: I think the news on the downside risk to corus and dhx is overblown? Would you agree.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on March 20, 2015
Q: Hey Peter & Team

Really need your help. I read all your articles among many others, and recently read something that hit home when you spoke about portfolio management and to be willing to get out of losers. To be honest, I have yet to collapse a position in which I was not ahead.

I'm a little under water (13%) with XOM and as far as I can tell could remain there for some time - maybe a couple of years. It had a nice move yesterday but has given some back today.

I was thinking about exiting XOM and taking a position in Ford. Right now I have about 25% of my portfolio in US equities with positions distributed in;

APPL
WFC
DIS
CBI
TWX

as a whole this group has performed very well for me.

Do you think a position in Ford is wise at this time? Or would you recommend another sector/stock that might work better for me? Or would you recommend I just hang tough, collect the XOM dividend and patiently wait for the oil recovery? And finally, do you have an opinion on when you think Oil might return to $70 - $80.

Always appreciate everything you do

Gord

Read Answer Asked by Gord on March 20, 2015
Q: WHY MY BROKER DID NOT FILL MY ORDER??
This morning I placed a buy order for aw.un with a limit of $28.11 for 75 shares. The order was placed at 12.13 PM. My broker did not fill my order claiming all sorts of excuses such as 75 is an odd lot or the stock is illiquid.

Here are the trades noted from the chart of another broker for aw.un after I placed my order:

12:45 PM 200 shares at $28.10
1:15 PM 600 shares at $28.10
1:20 PM 1,200 shares at $28.10
1:40 PM 109 shares between $28.07 - $28.20
3:00 PM 474 shares between $27.99 - $28.18
3:40 PM 25 shares at $28
3:55 PM 600 shares at $28.00

Please advise me whether my broker is justified in not fulfilling my order. As well, can you advise me what to do? I have complained to customer service and was told the stock is illiquid and my order was for an odd lot.
Thank you for your service.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on March 19, 2015
Q: Would you please give me your views of this stock.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on March 19, 2015
Q: Would you please give me your thoughts on this company.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on March 19, 2015
Q: AutoCanada reported after hours. It looks very good to me, what do you think? Adjusted net earnings per share increased by 23% to $2.24 from $1.82. Same store revenue increased by 8.9%. Same store gross profit increased by 7.9%. And in 2015, they filed for a normal course issuer bid to repurchase shares. What is unclear to me is the outlook. They note that consumer confidence is down and retail volumes was down 9% in January YoY.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on March 19, 2015
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