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Q: This is further to one of your recent answers regarding BEP.UN. I was wondering if you could describe at a high level the "significant, fairly unique charges" against earnings that you referenced, and that BEP.UN experiences as a result of being a limited partnership. From the recent financials, there do not appear to be any extraordinary, one-time items - so I am assuming that these unique charges are ongoing and a routine part of the business. I do find the financials for BEP.UN to be more difficult to understand than others.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on August 19, 2013
Q: hi folks,can I please ask your opinion on halcon resources hk/nyse,touched 52 wk low,is this worth a play or avoid,thx jb
Read Answer Asked by John on August 19, 2013
Q: I had an open order to sell 200 MSFT at 33 and it traded up to 33.36 after the order was entered but the broker didn't fill the order because the high temporary "spike" price was only available to institutions, not retail. Does this sound like a plausible excuse or do I have a complaint that I should elevate? Thanks, J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on August 19, 2013
Q: Hello Peter and Team,
I’m looking at adding 3 to 4 positions in the tech and industrial sector to my portfolio this is for the long term. Been waiting for a while to buy CSU, SYZ, MG and MDA and these stocks have been doing very well what would be a reasonable entry point or should I be looking at other stocks.
Great advise on AYA, BAD, CGX, STN and THI.
Thank you, Ronald

Read Answer Asked by Ronald on August 19, 2013
Q: Hello what do you think of Total Energy Services-TOT, at its current price. Thanks, Bill.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on August 19, 2013
Q: Any thoughts on BRE? Time to consider an exit? The share price has been holding quite well so far.
Read Answer Asked by Chad on August 19, 2013
Q: Hi Team,

With a possible recovery in gold and silver bullion and stocks do you have any guidance on what percentage of an investment portfolio and of total net worth "should" be invested in this sector? Some suggest 5 or 10 percent of assets. do you agree? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 19, 2013
Q: hi,
brookfield renewable has dropped nearly 20% from their recent highs, on the back of good earnings, and no major missteps as far as i can tell. i notice that the PE ratio is in the 70's?? that seems very high for this type of company, no? could this not trade around 20-50 PE?? and therefore some sigificant further drop???
thanks for your thoughts.
chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on August 19, 2013
Q: Shares in WED have been threading water at .03 cents for months. Last summer they sold profitable insurance business acquired from Kingsway financial to Intact financial and distributed proceeds to shareholders. This reduced book value to .05 cents per share. Do you have a opinion or any additional information or future prospects. Thank-you
Best Regards
Harold
Read Answer Asked by Harold on August 19, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & 5i: Thoughts on Partners REIT's recent quarterly report (PAR.UN)? The share price decline to present levels ($6.30s) has pushed the yield up to 10%. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Lance on August 19, 2013
Q: I note that you are expecting gold stocks to start doing better. I am holding gold coins (Maple Leaf) and currently at a loss. What do you think the prospects are for improvement in the coin values.
Read Answer Asked by Stan on August 19, 2013
Q: Good Afternoon Peter and Team,
I have been looking at Calian Technologies (CTY- TSX) for longer term, steady, dividend growth. At present the company appears to be somewhat growth challenged but also appears to be fairly safe and cheap. Quarterly dividends have grown at about 20% per year over the last 10 years (.04 to .28) with a $1.00 special dividend thrown in during 2010. If you were to cover this company then what, back of the napkin, rating would you
assign it ???
Thank you. DL
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 19, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team

Do you recommend any particular trading strategy related to how year-end selling pressure may affect stocks that are held,in either a taxable or a non-taxable account?
Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on August 19, 2013
Q: Good morning,
I have been hearing if interest rates rise bank stocks would be a good place to be. What is your opinion on ZEB verses individual bank stocks or a similar ETF. thanks......Carl
Read Answer Asked by Carl on August 19, 2013
Q: What are your thoughts on the possible elimination of REITs by the Feds in the near future?
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on August 19, 2013
Q: While *VERY* happy with the performance of my Sylogist (v.syz) holdings, I must say that judging by its web site, it is one of the most non-promotional companies in which I have invested. Not that I am keen on unwarranted hype but sending investors to SEDAR for everything of consequence for instance indicates little desire to attract the attention of investors (but yes it does save on expenses). Perhaps they are saving themselves for the day that they intend to apply for a listing on the TSX. Question: Roughly when do you foresee Sylogist applying to move up to the TSX?
TIA.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on August 19, 2013
Q: Please give me your opinion on kwh.un. Is it worth holding and is the dividend safe? Thanks. Betty
Read Answer Asked by Jim on August 19, 2013
Q: Hello,
I keep hearing that September is not a good month for stocks, what happens in September?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Sunita on August 19, 2013
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