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Investment Q&A

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Q: What makes a stock have value?
I've only been investing for about 4 years.
Is a stock valuable because that's the price we believe someone would buy the entire company for? How does one get value unless they can sell to someone else, or receive a dividend?
If the ability to sell or purchase is blocked, is the company worth anything? (ie Petronas/Progress)
Does the blocking of Petronas/Progress put a positive pressure on dividend paying companies?

The refusal of Petronas/Progress seems huge to me.
Read Answer Asked by Frederick on October 21, 2012
Q: Hello, can you please give me an opinion on Corvus Gold, ticker KOR? Thank you, your service is very much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Niza on October 21, 2012
Q: Im in the process of purchasing some long term investments. I currently have around 45k in my rrsp and 35k in my wifes. I also have 6k for my sons resp. I have been day trading and find i dont have the time or the knowledge to continue in this manner. I am sitting 100% cash and would like your input regarding my position and what securities and person in my position would benefit from. Iam currently 33 yrs of ag.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by mike on October 21, 2012
Q: I made a nice profit on Astral selling my shares before the ruling the other day.Do you think Cogeco(CGO) is a buy now.It is well off its high of the year
Read Answer Asked by Don on October 21, 2012
Q: i am looking to take my hit on swisher. any reason i should hold off. we talked about this stock in july
Read Answer Asked by brian on October 20, 2012
Q: Peter,
Do you think we have any hope for RIM? I have been buying RIM share lately in my RRSP/TSA because I think BB10 will get some market attraction and also possible takeover from Facebook or HP or even Dell? Target price $20 - $25 and agree with Ross Healy on his comments on BNN. Your commenets much appreciated.
Regards,
Mohammed.
Read Answer Asked by Mohammed on October 20, 2012
Q: I'm interested in your opinion of this little company called Symbility Solutions (TSX Venture: SY). They seem to have a steady stream of business (from their recent press releases) and seem to suggest they have a good niche in providing Software-as-a-service (SAAS) solutions to the insurance marketplace. What do you think about it? How much of a moot do they have in warding off competition?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on October 20, 2012
Q: What is you take on INT.V

This stock has had a wild ride over the past year or two. It now sells for close to its original offering.

What's your take on it's future

Thanks Mike
Read Answer Asked by mike on October 20, 2012
Q: Do you think BOX.UN represents good value? Lot's of analysts like it. Yield is a little low, but the payout seems to be low. Do you see much upside?
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on October 20, 2012
Q: I am consider purchasing the following REIT's for my portfolio.

Ishares REIT......XRE
Cdn REIT....REF.UN
Inter REIT.....IIP.UN
Ishares Global REIT..CGR

What is you opinion and knowledge of those selections.

Would you reccomend purchasing all symbols or just a one or two

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by mike on October 20, 2012
Q: I would appreciate your opinion on San Gold, please. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mary Jean on October 20, 2012
Q: Hi Peter
With regard to ATP I own the AZP.PR.A (Atlantic Power Pref) which pays a good dividend. Is this a better choice instead of the Common which is riskier and has little upside dividend growth or is there a catch? Thank-you, JohnS
Read Answer Asked by John on October 20, 2012
Q: Hi Peter. I assume you have heard of the Motley Fool so I am wondering if you had any thoughts or opinions on the quality of their advice?
Read Answer Asked by Lonny on October 19, 2012
Q: Hi Peter,
What would be your best buys at this moment if you were cashed up?
Read Answer Asked by Graham on October 19, 2012
Q: Hi Peter and 5i: AvenEx (AVF) had a miserable Q2 with AECO gas well under $2. Presumably Q3 will be shown to have been better, with the AECO gas price having averaged at least 10% or so above the $2.00 line. One might expect early Q4 guidance to be more positive, with AECO gas averaging over $3.00 so far in October, WTI hanging in above $90, and the Elbow River facility apparently participating profitably in the rise of train-shipped oil. The stock has had a nice move up from the $3 level within the last week but right in the middle of that they announced they are conducting a strategic review of their oil and gas assets. What would you do at this point if you held the stock? Would you view the asset review as a positive development or might you be concerned that it has been occasioned by negative circumstances that have yet to be announced? Thanks for any thoughts!
Read Answer Asked by Lance on October 19, 2012
Q: Hello Peter, What are your thoughts on PICO Holdings, PICO. i see them as a way for the retail investor to get into water rights in the mid west. i see it as an investment in water.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on October 19, 2012
Q: Hello Peter, what are your thoughts on ClubLink, CLK
Read Answer Asked by Graham on October 19, 2012
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