Investment Q&A

Q: Peter,
I just read the report sent today from NDM on the EPA assessment.
I sold this one (long ago and with enormous regrets as it is an exceptional project) from the same reasons i mentioned to you on my last email about bias in the USA on procrastination (to say the least)with their approval of regulation matters.
I encourage you to read the report as the disclosures are stunning.
All of this may pass one day, but at enormous losses on shares valuation. Caveat emptor more than ever.
As this is a sensitive matter, but also an information that may be useful for the judgement of your subscribers, i let you again decide if it is worth publishing.
Here is the link:http://gold.globeinvestor.com/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CNW/20120628/C4778/stocks/news

Q: i WOULD LIKE YOUR OPINION ON THE FOLLOWING: WPT, & MDA. I have been following them for a few weeks and have held off investing. They both had fantastic days today. Should I wait longer or buy now?

Q: Natural Gas prices are scapping bottom but we all know that this will not last forever. It is interesting to note that Natural gas is now being considered as an alternative fuel for large transportation vehicles since the price of diesel is now as pricey as regular gasoline. Are there some investment opportunities where we could take advantage of this migration from diesel to natural gas

Q: Hi Peter,

The gold and precious metals stocks appear to be out of favour which has negatively impacted their current market values.

Please suggest the best bargains at this time for gold and precious metals stocks for investors with a mid to long term horizon. Is this a good time to buy and/or accumulate or is a further erosion of values more likely?

Many thanks and best regards,

Roman

Q: Hi Peter,

I would appreciate your assessment and outlook for Rockgate Capital RGT-T. Thanks and regards, Roman.

Q: What are your thoughts on Talison Lithium (TLH)? Thank you!

Q: Hi Peter;
Could you comment on TCK.B and the recent buyback shares announcement. Thanks

Q: Star Gas Partners (SGU) NYSE:would you be buying this stock at these prices? I am looking for something to buy as I have a lot of USD cash.

Q: Your thoughts please on TAL International. The world economy appears to be slowing, yet the company indicates Q2 will be strong. Should I buy?

Thx

Q: Peter,

What is your opinion about silver in general. Do you think there is further downside in the metal prices from here? In particular what is your view on MAG at current prices? Do you think there is potential for price increase from this level?. Thanks

Q: Peter,
Domestic housing is expensive, Flaherty attempting to reign in the mortgage market, and a shaky macro picture. Retail rental property has been (and may continue to be) a good portfolio diversifier. Transglobe Apartment REIT (TGA-U) is getting taken out. Have you looked at any other investment vehicles in this specific sector?

Q: I frequently hear the term "handle" bandied about on BNN as an apparent unit of measurement. What the heck does this refer to other then something you use to pick up a pot? Thanks so much!

Q: I'd appreciate input regarding the difference between a distribution and dividend. Is a distribution a special dividend that a company basically pays the tax on so the shareholder doesn't?

I wasn't expecting any announcements from POE regarding dividends/distributions but personally I'm pleasantly surprised. Tempted to buy more but would greatly appreciate 5i's thoughts.

Q: Hi Peter: Could you please comment on ATA and its prospects going forward.

Thanks, David

Q: What is your thought on writing covered calls Do the equities
you cover have options?

Q: Hello,
I have a general question about inflation. Is moderate inflation (2 to 4%) a positive or negative for stocks in general ? How about high inflation ? The articles I read over time on the topic suggest that some inflation is good but high inflation is very bad. Thank you in advance for your comments and best regards.

Q: Hello,
Can I please have your thoughts on Painted Poney (PPY) ? I am planning to buy and hold unless the company is taken over. Thank you.

Q: Re: the brookfield group of companies...

Any preferences among this group: bam.a; bep.un, brc.un,box.un...as an investment vehicle primarily for growth and income?

Thanks...

Q: Hi, in engineering space would you favour STN over GNV (higher dividend)?

Q: These are just "my observations" of the current Canadian market place. It appears that any small cap or medium cap company with little or zero cash flow is being crushed by the large number of short sellers (SS) circling in the sky. The (SS) just continue to build their short positions until the company is out of money and then when it finally succumbs to raise funds with a low share price the SS are the buyers, leaving those original share holders with a much smaller value. Until the rules for short selling are revised I see no real reason why this approach will change. This occurrence doesn't happen to the same extent on large cap stocks because of the expense and the number of individuals and institutions looking to "go-long" to receive dividends. Now for my question - Do you think my observation is true or false? Why or why not?
Sincerely,
ANDY