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Q: I talked to I trade where are GLENTEL shares are held and was told that you can no longer choose the option of cash or shares in BCE. If you wanted to do so you had to say so three days before the shareholders meeting earlier in January. Most people would obviously choose the shares with BCE hitting new highs. Is it still possible to get shares in BCE? THANKS
Read Answer Asked by John on February 01, 2015
Q: Model Income Portfolio Holding: ET-Evertz Technologies closed up 6.48% on massive volume of 1,357,407 shares. Please comment.

Dave (Nicholson)
Read Answer Asked by David on January 31, 2015
Q: I am down 25% after today on cpx.pr. I must admit I did not understand how much it could go down in a reset rates. If interest rates go up later in the year, will those shares go up again? Though it pays a 7% yield, when you are down 25% it is not much comfort. I am thinking of selling and putting the money I have in something with growth and try to recoup the money that way, something like exco or evertz. Your thoughts please. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on January 30, 2015
Q: I have some Glentel shares and was just wondering what was going to happen to my shares with this merger .it sounds like I can chose cash or BCE shares is that right? if so what would you think the best course of action would be ? I wouldn't mind owning bce by the way .

thx for the service I'm learning a lot.

Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on January 30, 2015
Q: What do you think about NRI research Study results out today?
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on January 30, 2015
Q: Any reason for this large drop in charge price?
Read Answer Asked by Klaus on January 30, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, I am looking for a conservative spot to park some RSP cash that I recently converted from mutual funds to my itrade account. I am currently 80% in stocks. Right now do you prefer XCB or CPD for 18-24 months and why?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 30, 2015
Q: Good morning Peter and team, I was interested in your answer to Carla's question regarding her fixed income component. I was faced with the same situation and chose XQB.It has a management fee of 0.12% and contains 60% government and 40% corporate bonds. The yield is on the low side but with reinvested dividends, it's up 9.4% in the last year. Also,it's one of iTrade's "commission-free" etf's which is an added benefit. What is your take on XQB?
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 30, 2015
Q: As a Canadian investors having US funds available am I better off to invest on the New York side or the Toronto side for companies like this that list in both markets? Are there negatives to purchasing LP (I'm assuming Limited Partnerships) equities for RRSPs? You have a great service and I look at my membership as a real bargain! Thanks for all your sage advice.
Read Answer Asked by Harvey on January 30, 2015
Q: Peter, your help please. I am selling some of my weaker names in gas and oil. I am looking for good solid companies that pay a good dividend. I already own the Davis and Henderson ect. of the world. Your opinion please on Evertz,Sirus xm.Alaris and Liesure world for long term holds. Thank you Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 30, 2015
Q: I currently hold only GICs in my fixed income portion of my account, however, I'd like to move towards bond ETFs as they are more liquid and have a higher yield. My allocation would be 20% bonds, 80% equities because I'm only in my late thirties.

I'm looking for a bond fund that will 1) preserve my capital (if the stock market tanks I want to know that my 20% is safe. I want something that I can hold for the next twenty years that won't be too affected by interest rates, and 2) I want something that will give me some income.

I've looked at VAB.It seems to be a good mix of government and corporate. But would eventual interest rate hikes cause it to tank? I've also considered CBO, but since it's only corporate, I'd probably need to buy a Government bond ETF too... I think ishares has one similar to CBO.

Do you like either of these options? Or would you suggest something else? Would one ETF be safe or should I have more than one? I'd like to keep my fixed income investing simple.

And finally, on an unrelated note, I've been watching XTC for the last little while. It had great earnings and went up a lot today. Is it to late to get in now? Should I wait for a pullback? How high risk is this stock?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on January 30, 2015
Q: Do these latest financing deals mean it might be time to get in now. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on January 30, 2015
Q: Hello Peter,
As we go into February, what do you think of the North American markets? Are we looking at a correction, is it an ageing bull or we are in the middle of a secular run? Should we trim positions, raise cash and wait for the buying opportunity to happen; or should we put the additional room available in RRSP and TFSA to work at this time? Do the markets go risk off on interest rate hike in 6 months or are they all in with small and medium companies betting on the growing US economy? I do not sense a clear direction. Perhaps you can show the way.
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on January 30, 2015
Q: Hello,

ZPR is now down over 5% ytd. This seems to be more than interest rates concerns. Has the credit risk increased? Any ideas why the preferred market is being hit so hard?

BTW, I noticed that the credit ratings of CPD holdings has been removed from their website. I called Blackrock about it: they said they would find out and call me back, but they never did.

Thanks, Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on January 30, 2015
Q: I've been looking at Methanex in view of the dramatic price drop. Further big drop today despite better earnings announcement and reasonably optimistic outlook. On the other hand 40% of earnings related to O&G industry. Would you consider this worthy of a buy or more like a falling knife? Thanks for your opinion.
Read Answer Asked by richard on January 30, 2015
Q: Barclay's is predicting the USA will experience a negative CPI in 2015. What would be the best sectors to be invested in should we find ourselves in a deflationary climate? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 30, 2015
Q: Hi 5i,

Part of my core holdings is CWB. I am attracted to the 20+ years of continuous profitability and dividend growth. It has now declined to the point where it's nearing 9x PE & 1.4x BV.

At what level would you say it becomes way too compelling not to add more to the core? It's a 4% holding currently.

Thanks,

J
Read Answer Asked by JAIME on January 30, 2015
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