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Q: Hi Peter,

I'm really enjoying the service that you and your team provide. It was good to hear your clip on DNTO last year.

I'd like to get your thoughts on the Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX). I find their US real estate exposure, in particular, to be interesting and the private equity space seems to be regaining some momentum. Their recently announced distribution policy for 2013 looks like to could bear promise, although the stock could be considered to be expensive at its current level. Any comments you may have would be much appreciated.

Cheers,
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on February 16, 2013
Q: Could you comment on a Calgary based company by the name of DirectCash Payments Inc. DCI-X. Not too familiar with it but would like to know more.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by ralph on February 16, 2013
Q: your opinion on cum. would help me decide to hold or dump this dog. down 40% over the past 2.5 yrs. tkx as always,pat
Read Answer Asked by patrick on February 16, 2013
Q: Re: Investment in Canadian Agriculture

Global population growth, combined with increasing standards of living in Asia will likely cause a rapid growth in the world demand for high protein food. Canada has ample fresh water, millions of acres of potentially productive land and, eventually, may be a net beneficiary of global warming. Looking to the mid-range future (5-10 years) can you identify investment opportunities related to an expanding role for Canada as a global supplier of foodstuffs through agricultural real estate, water diversion, irrigation and genetic modification technologies for crops and livestock?
Read Answer Asked by Maurice on February 16, 2013
Q: Hi guys, would you care to update comment on Svl thanks
Read Answer Asked by Leo on February 16, 2013
Q: Urbana corp...urb and urb.a...Do you have any comments on the company and which would be the better buy...if it was a buy?
Read Answer Asked by Glen on February 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,

What are your thoughts on MFC Industrial Limited. Currently trading at 20% below book value. The CEO is value oriented and has returned well for shareholders long term.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on February 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team, have you ever come across the Waldron, WDN management team? Any thoughts on this one would be appreciated as well. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on February 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team, can you please comment on Cequence, CQE. Do you still consider it one of the better names in the sector at this point for 2013? Any thoughts on this one would be appreciated. Purchase price on this one was 3.40. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on February 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter: I have read several articles recently pointing to Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia as being the next designated "emerging markets". Do you agree and if so, could you recommend an ETF containing primarily these regions.

Thank you
David
Read Answer Asked by david on February 15, 2013
Q: Hi, would you why, today (Feb 15) Nexen (NXY) closed at $27.63, when CNOOC has agreed to buy the stock for $27.50 on Feb 25? Who would buy it at that price when they know the stock will only be worth $27.50 a week from now. Thanks ... Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on February 15, 2013
Q: What are your thoughts on Goldcorp's most recent quarterly results and the outlook for gold in general? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on February 15, 2013
Q: Bond Info Sources question from Heather:

Also,

Sedar.com:

The prospectus itself is another source, obtained by choosing 'Prospectus' from the dropdown categories.

Financial Post:

Lists of bonds/convertible statistics are updated nightly here:

http://www.financialpost.com/markets/data/bonds-canadian.html
http://www.financialpost.com/markets/data/bonds-debentures.html

The FP Market Data section has many other usefull lists such as the daily New Highs/New Lows etc.
Read Answer Asked by Russ on February 15, 2013
Q: SSL - Sandstorm Gold. This stock dropped almost 7% this morning and is well off its highs. Would this be a buying opportunity to average out my holdings - or would it be more like catching a falling knife?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 15, 2013
Q: hello 5i:
more a comment than a question. I noted today, as I do most days, that people are concerned when a certain stock drops, mostly by an insignificant amount. Yesterday, it was CSU (thank God, we were finally able to buy some!!!), but my comment is more directed at knee jerk reactions by people. This site has stated openly and often that they are not day-traders and thats why so many of us are attracted here (the returns, answers to questions, company analysis etc are important as well), so why are people asking about changes that even most swing traders don't worry about? I would encourage you to confront this issue, only so that it does not get out of hand; for us your subscribers and for your general sanity. Possibly more of these people should have the majority of their investments in GICs? Do you see a way out of this?
You may use any part or all of this if you wish to make a statement to the general membership as I'm sure most will agree with me.
Lastly: is there some way you can inform readers that material changes to company evaluations WILL be transmitted, in a timely manner, to subscribers?
thanks
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 15, 2013
Q: Hi guys, any information on KWH.UN, Crius Energy Trust.
Read Answer Asked by Harry on February 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & 5i: Further to Heather's question about bond and debentures listings, I have found this to be a useful starting place: http://www.financialpost.com/markets/data/bonds-debentures.html You can play with the "select your market" drop-down menu to check out the other categories. Some of the basic info is there in table form and then when you go to Sedar for the other details it helps if you know exactly which security you are looking for. I have one question though: can you explain the "Parity" column for me. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lance on February 15, 2013
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