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Q: Hi folks, interesting report on Equity considering the fragile Canadian housing market or are their mortgages more business related than residential. How would you rate the risk factor between investing in Equity versus Firm Capital.
cheers
Read Answer Asked by Cyril on February 26, 2013
Q: This is a followup to the question just answered re financial sector weighting - you suggested either FIE or SFN - I see the yield on FIE is double that of XFN - can you give some background on that - does it increase risk in some way ? Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on February 26, 2013
Q: What do you think of AAH-T Aastra Tech?, top pick on BNN, very low valuation, positive cash flow, good growth prospects, Thanks for your analysis Peter
Read Answer Asked by Ian on February 26, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,
The environment and energy continue to be a large issue in today’s world. I am looking at a company named Alter NRG (NRG.T) that address both waste and energy issues via a plasma gasification technology. Roman Abromovich has been acquiring companies in this space and has just purchased 30% of Alter NRG. Their plasma technology is being endorsed by Air Products who is building a $400 million plasma plant in the UK (their largest one time investment). It would seem like the tipping point for the technology is here and I wanted to get your thoughts on investing in this company.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on February 26, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & thank you.

Today I notice the TSX ~ 0% but my 20 5i stocks are at -0.6%.
I'm not too concerned : it's usually the other way around ;-)

My question is : Is there a fundamental underlying reason why this would be the case given the current economic climate? Is there some weighing in certain sectors that make the 5i stocks in general more sensitive/susceptible to certain market conditions. Or is this just a coincidence?

Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 26, 2013
Q: I'd appreciate your thoughts on Automodular Corp. AM-T. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Norman on February 26, 2013
Q: Hi, have you had questions on KWH.UN Crius Energy this morning? It was mentioned in Rob Carrick's column as a top pick from National Bank Financial. Thanks, John
Read Answer Asked by John on February 26, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & Team:
I have virtually no 'financial' sector weighting in any of my portfolios (RSP, TFSA or Cash/Margin). Could you comment on what approximate weighting you would feel is appropriate (looking at growth and some income). What do you think would be the best Equity or ETF choices in this situation and, how would you approach timing of purchase - everything now or a phased in approach ? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on February 26, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, Paladin Labs reports this week. Is this a stock you follow? It seems to me that it is quite inexpensive with a lot of cash on hand and a coming bump in the earnings growth rate.
Is a dividend on the horizon for them? Where would you rank this stock? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by JAIME on February 26, 2013
Q: After many years in the market with satisfactory results I am finding that the retail investor is becoming more and more at a disadvantage because of market manipulation.I now equate market investing to swimming with the sharks.High frequency trading(manipulation),short selling(naked and otherwise),false rumors,grey market trading and the ability of the hedge funds to attack any stock which may or may not be good value makes me question the wisdom of being involved in the market at all.Do you have an opinion on my concerns?
Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 26, 2013
Q: i see win is at it's low again is there more bad news -thanks terry
Read Answer Asked by terrance on February 26, 2013
Q: What do you think of Genivar (TSX: GNV) at this point? I'm thinking of holding this for yield for the long term.
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on February 26, 2013
Q: MDZ.A is appearing in my screen recently when I looked the volumes seem exceptionally low however there appears to be some interesting aspects to this stock. Would appreciate your opinion.
Tks Stan
Read Answer Asked by stan on February 26, 2013
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