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Q: I currently own these 2 series of preferred shares, I am up on both, it was the high yield that attracted me,knowing at the time that it was almost a binary outcome, rolled the dice. I feel that at the end of the day that the Feds will give them some more money ( I personally don't think that the government should fund such companies) my question is what is the worst case scenario if they get these funds? in other words how much more time does this buy BBD. and their ability to fund their debt obligations. I sometimes feel like a fly being drawn into the light with the attraction of the high yield

Thank-you and have a nice day

Auftar
Read Answer Asked by auftar on March 08, 2016
Q: Healthy 92 year old has enough monthly income from pensions and old age securities to cover all long term care costs and needs. Additionally has 6-7 digits of cash that we are wondering what to do with in order to preserve capital and have some growth. Thoughts on 1-3 year corporate bond ladder, a bond etf or any other suggestions for stocks or anything else?
Read Answer Asked by William on March 08, 2016
Q: A recent answer pointed out that tax losses can be carried forward indefinitely. If tax losses are carried forward from a previous year, they do not reduce income until after the OAP clawback has been calculated. If you have stocks that have become worthless, don't write them off until you have some capital gains to offset them, in the same year.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on March 08, 2016
Q: I currently hold small position in Itp and thinking of adding to it in my Tsfa. Is there another stock you would recommend in this sector.
Thanks again for your great service
Marc
Read Answer Asked by Marc on March 08, 2016
Q: I own shares of ECI and need your help in evaluating their year end report released after hours today and the acquisition also announced today. I have a 4% position and thinking of taking it to a 6% position. Would you?
Read Answer Asked by Tom on March 08, 2016
Q: Hello, if I understand the offer Silver Standard made for CRJ equated to $1.65 per share. A 12% premium to today's closing price. Why wouldn't I buy and make an easy 12%?
Thanks for all your wisdom!!
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 08, 2016
Q: In my travels I notice that some rail companies are going to a cement railroad tie. Is that something we should worry about for SJ? And why would wood or cement be better?

Thanks, Jean
Read Answer Asked by Jean on March 08, 2016
Q: There are some technicals (MACD, S-T DST) that have turned positive on KST. Would you add to your position at these levels and with future prospects in mind?

Thanks

Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on March 08, 2016
Q: Peter,it is worthwhile getting these 2 books by Robin Speziale.Market Masters(You were one of many interviewed by him) & Lessons for the successful investors. Thanks a lot
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 08, 2016
Q: claude resources acquired by siver standard

Did my DD on CRJ and did very very well.

Do you have any news on Silver Standard and might there be a competing bid for CRJ ? Management seems very sharehoder friendly.

Thx for all your help.
Blake

Thx Blake
Read Answer Asked by blake on March 08, 2016
Q: is the recent substantial jump in the stock price due to something more than the corporate buy-back in shares??
ed
Read Answer Asked by edward on March 08, 2016
Q: Big drop today.Just giving back some of the recent gain? Or are you aware of another reason?
Read Answer Asked by John on March 08, 2016
Q: It's been moving higher lately which is confusing as apartment vacancies seem to be increasing in Alberta lately. Would appreciate your outlook going forward and opinion if it's getting overpriced
Read Answer Asked by William on March 07, 2016
Q: 9:19 AM 3/7/2016
Good Morning Peter
I have a large position in ALGOMA CENTRAL CORP CONV UNSEC SUBORD DEBS 03/31/18 6.00%. When these mature in 2018 am I guaranteed to get paid back in cash or is there any danger of being paid in shares at the conversion rate because if so and if the share price is away down in 2018 I would be better off selling the debentures now as they are trading at par.
Thank you.... Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 07, 2016
Q: Hello 5i Team,
I hold half positions in the following; would you please rank them (regardless of sectors) top to bottom: BOS,CRH,CXI,CXR,DHX,GUD,KXS and PLI.
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on March 07, 2016
Q: I would like to increase my weighting in oil and gas. I currently own equal weights of: Whitecap (WCP), Tourmaline (TOU), and Vermilion (VET). Should I just increase my weights equally, or switch to other equities? Thank you for all your help.
Read Answer Asked by Paul C. on March 07, 2016
Q: I know this is outside your area of concentration, but I'd like an opinion on the Canadian dollar vs. the U.S. I put about 25%of my net worth in U.S. dollars in the high 90s. Recently I see an uptrend against the U.S. dollar and am considering repatriating that money. Do you agree with my reading of the situation and that it could be sustained for six months or more. Do you have a guess at where the Can. dollar would have to get to be "over-priced".
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on March 07, 2016
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