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Q: I always like to check insider holdings to support a decision to buy/sell/hold a stock. IPL.UN according to INK Research shows no common shares held by officers or directors. The holdings fall under Class A Preferred Shares, Deferred Unit Right, Class B Preferred Shares, Limited Partnership Units, Class A Deferred Unit Right and Unit Appreciation Right. Does this imply anything regarding the executive feeling toward the future of the company? Why would they avoid common shares?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dave on August 02, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,

I'm interested in knowing your current thoughts on Alexco, AXR. I bought it at much higher prices as a long term investment. My question is, does this company have the legs to last long term? If I average down and hold on... am I likely to be rewarded? Or, should I just sell it, take the loss, and move on to something more attractive. Any guidance would be helpful.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 02, 2013
Q: 2 kid RESP starting university in 2 & 4 years. How would you adjust this portfolio?
51% laddered bonds maturing at tuition dates in 2-7 years
7.1% ZWB
8.4% CGX
2.6% CSU
6.9% IPL
11.9% XRE
8.3% XTR
2.5% MG
we add $4k /year in monthly increments
Read Answer Asked by William on August 02, 2013
Q: Peter & Team, I have had PSI on my watch list for a couple months. They had an adverse legal judgment and today they delay release of quarterly results, with the stock down 5%. The stock is off 14% from early July. Acquire now, wait or abandon? I would be grateful of your advice. I also have Badger Daylighting so I am exposed to the sector. Thank you. Keith
Read Answer Asked by Keith on August 02, 2013
Q: At today's prices would you recommend Corby distilleries or Andrew Peller? Or equal weight. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Albert on August 02, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,
ARN.DB and ARN.DB.B have fallen off rapidly. Interest is being paid and maturity is short ( 2016 & 2018 ). The common have fallen off heavily. What obligations does the company have to debs and is there still value in either common or debs?
Read Answer Asked by david on August 02, 2013
Q: Hi, Sandstorm Gold (SSL) seems to be falling more than both gold and many gold stocks lately. Can you please comment on their recent results and what you see for the future. Are there other gold names you would prefer? I also already own Argonaut (AR) & B2 (BTO). Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Ian on August 02, 2013
Q: Hi Pet and team I have SEA and it has jumped $3.00 in the last few days can give me your take on the jump ,I can't find anything on news about the stock.

Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on August 02, 2013
Q: What market value of a canadian company is considered "small cap" compared to the US? What portion of an overall equity portfolio should be invested in canadian small caps?

Thanks
Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on August 02, 2013
Q: GLN Glentel came out with earnings and stock has fallen sharply in the last 2 days on (what I think of as) miniscule volume. First what did you think of the earnings and is this sell off deserved?
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on August 02, 2013
Q: I currently have no direct holdings whatsoever in either the Canadian REIT or Utility sectors (other than a large index position via XIU). What would be your top 1 or 2 names in each of these sectors suitable for new buying right now? Rather than holding just 1 or 2 names would a sector ETF be more advisable and if so which ETFs for each would you recommend? Thanks and great service.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on August 02, 2013
Q: Are you planning an update to your MTY Foods report? The stock is up almost 100% since your last one. I find a lot of comfort in this stock in that a) the company is executing well and b) the share price should be buffeted as it can't be very easy for the 326,100 shorts to cover when float is fairly small, the shares are tightly held and average daily trading volumes is only 13,700 shares. T.MTY
Read Answer Asked by Richard on August 02, 2013
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