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Q: Hi, Bank of America is only bank in my portfolio, bought it around 8$ but it didn't do much during last year. Should I sell it and switch to some Canadian bank. What is your risk/reward assessment vs. Canadian banks.

Thank you for great service.
Milan
Read Answer Asked by Milan on April 08, 2015
Q: CMH has announced a new share offering at 5.00 per share and their stock is down 8% this morning. Newbie question: why would they offer shares at a lower price than they are currently trading, thereby pushing the price down? Is it to recognize the dilution? Thanks much.
Read Answer Asked by Rick on April 08, 2015
Q: INFRASTRUCTURE:
There are noises of increased spending in North America on infrastructure. Could you recommend several STOCK options that have a dividend and growth and THE rational for them. w\would also like an ETF, if there is one, for the above
THANKS
YOSSI
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on April 08, 2015
Q: Hi Peter
Would appreciate your recommendation for a top notch ETF that covers the Government Bond Market laddered one to five years and perhaps the same ETF in the U.S.
Thanks
Walt
Read Answer Asked by Walt on April 08, 2015
Q: In answer to Patricia I would like to say I have been with Qtrade for 4 years and have not experienced any significant problem. In addition their website is very user friendly and clear. They have excellent customer service and were chosen as #1 by the Globe & Mail for many years (I didn't check their present ranking). The only web interruption I experienced were brief and on weekends (probably for maintenance).
Read Answer Asked by jacques on April 08, 2015
Q: Just wondering why this stock has been doing poorly lately.
I know it's a risky stock with a high valuation, but I cannot see any particular negative news to explain the recent decline.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Lois on April 08, 2015
Q: The stock has come off its low and seems to have stabilized. Do you feel this is a good time to buy? I look forward to your response.

Thank you,
Bob.
Read Answer Asked by Bob on April 08, 2015
Q: The corruption scandal that is hitting Brazil's Petrobras, a number of high ranking government officials and several CEO's of oïl service companies has sent the country's economy into tailspin. It wouldn't be an exageration to say that there's blood in the streets of Brazil right now, which means that many otherwise profitable companies are selling at a deep discount. Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao seems to be one of them. Based on what your Bloomberg terminal says about the company, would this be a good time to buy CBD or would you prefer to wait until the dust settles?
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 08, 2015
Q: Hello- Well, Td Waterhouse is not functioning AGAIN this morning. I find that this happens much more frequently than acceptable, especially including days when there is heavy volume on the open. I am thinking of opening another account with another trading firm and wondered- does this happen frequently with the other bank or Questrade etc trading accounts? Any recommendations for better service would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Pat on April 08, 2015
Q: Hi Peter: I would like to purchase a Canadian ETF that is based on Canadian Energy Infrastructure with reasonable management fees
{includes trp, ipl, ppl, ala, gei, enb etc}. I would appreciate your suggestions and comments on the timing of this purchase.

With thanks,

Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on April 08, 2015
Q: This is fresh off the press: David's Tea (for those that have seen it's growth in the streets of major cities in Canada and select U.S. cities) has filed for an IPO. First question is if you guys are able to go through the IPO Form S-1 filing and if so, what do you guys think of this company coming to the market. I know you guys usually have reservations for any IPO companies, so how does this IPO rank?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on April 07, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, as you know the Montreal-based David's Tea will be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker DTEA. Will that be a good investment? My wife tells me that their stores are always very busy with plenty of clients. Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on April 07, 2015
Q: Good morning, re the question from Les, symbol BNS, April 7. The last sentence in your answer "From the index EIT and AD also look good." Could you clarify what stock EIT refers to? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Alayne on April 07, 2015
Q: Greetings
My TD WebBroker service is experiencing a major online outage today. Very limited quotes or online order entry is possible. I am sure they are available by phone but likely swamped with calls. Warren Buffett talks about buying stocks that you would be happy to own even they closed the exchanges for 5 years, something to think when you can't get an immediate quote on your position.
Post at your discretion.
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Tim on April 07, 2015
Q: Hi Team,
I own a small position in CXV and was thinking about adding a little more or taking some profit. What do you think of the company at this time. Do you think a 2% weighting in a balanced portfolio is too much?
Thanks
Luke
Read Answer Asked by luke on April 07, 2015
Q: I own the ETF CDZ in my TFSA acct. The Mar. Statement had a CGDIV (+ $) and then a DRIP of the same amount (-$). ‘Settlement’ -Jan 8 then ‘Trade Date’ March 13. I did not receive any additional shares on the DRIP but my cost base was increased by the +$ amt. thus reducing the paper gain for CDZ on the statement. Would this be helpful in a taxable account for a sell? In a registered account it seems that there is no benefit to me? Is this some accounting process for the ETF.? If this happens with the ETF would it be best to hold it outside a registered account? I am primarily focused on ‘secure’ income at this time. I will appreciate any assistance in understanding the above. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Len on April 07, 2015
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