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Q: Hi Peter & staff:
In the event of a 25-30% market correction in what order would you rate the above stocks in order of safety? Thank you for all your help.
Ron Noble
Read Answer Asked by ron on February 05, 2015
Q: Flex appears cheap with a forward p/e of 10, it has had a nice run up in 2014 do you still see much upside in this one?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on February 05, 2015
Q: I need your advice on the fixed income portion of my portfolio, currently 17%. The equity portion is a well diversified mix of dividend payers, mostly 5i companies. Current fixed income holdings are:

CBO (2%)
XHY (2%)
CVD (2%)
CPD (2%)
CF.PR.A (1%)
5 year GIC Ladder (3%)
HISA/Cash (5%)

The first rung of the GIC ladder recently matured, but I have been reluctant to purchase another 5 year GIC with rates being so low (~ 2.05%). Would I be better off with a floating rate ETF like HFR or FLOT, or should I just continue with the laddering strategy knowing that eventually it will adjust to rising rates? I am also aware that I lack any government bond exposure. I am considering CLF, but with a YTM of .75% I wonder if I would just be better of with a HISA at 1%. I am 40 years old with a 10-15 year time horizon. Your input is most appreciated.

Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 05, 2015
Q: Hey Guys, your thoughts on Gildan ' s press releases yesterday.
Thanks,
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on February 05, 2015
Q: Hi All, I concur with Neil's suggestions regarding your forthcoming growth portfolio. Would not need to be extensive reasoning. More just one or two liners on each selection with a rating system. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Have only been a member for a short while but can see your good work already.
Read Answer Asked by dale on February 05, 2015
Q: Any idea why TX has been taking such a beating lately? I know that they have some O&G industry exposure, but TX shares have been dropping signficantly just over the last few days.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on February 05, 2015
Q: how closely tied to the oil & gas sector is Aston Hill Financial Inc.
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on February 05, 2015
Q: what are your thoughts on the intertain deal. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on February 05, 2015
Q: CXI(TSX) is deemed a foreign investment, as it is domiciled in the US. I guess I should have noticed that before I bought it. Would that affect which account one should buy it in( registered or not), with respect to US withholding tax etc.? Also useful to note this for the 100K foreign reporting requirements.
Read Answer Asked by Marilyn on February 05, 2015
Q: Hello,
I have been slowly adding names from the model portfolio and now have money to add three more names. I currently own DSG ESL G SJ SLF WCP T from the model and I also own KBL PPL DHX SGY AVO BAC. What do you think I should add. I'm a medium risk, long term investor. Thanks for the help. I'm doing a heck of a lot better since becoming a member!
Read Answer Asked by luke on February 05, 2015
Q: A point of clarification regarding rate reset pref shares. When the rate is reset - I assume that the new dividend is based off of the "par" value of the share - $25 - and not the current market price at that time. For example - ENB.PR.B - on the reset date the new div will be derived based on the 5 year gov bond rate plus the spread of 2.40% applied to $25 and not the current market price at that time which is currently lower than $25. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gary on February 05, 2015
Q: Would you buy these stocks for a 5 year hold in a TFSA? Or is it still too risky? Wait for oil to stabilize?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Josette on February 05, 2015
Q: For James, I too received the TD dividend (and a CXR one) in my WebBroker account showing "Trade date" Feb. 2 & "Settlement date" Jan.31. Because the payment date of Jan. 31 was a non banking day, a Saturday, the next banking day, Monday is the actual credit day to appear in the account. I know banks love to nickel and dime us but had James written a cheque for the 31st on the strength of the dividend being deposited and the bank bounced it because it only showed in the account on the 2nd I believe he would have a legitimate beef. Anyway, any profit made by banks in this fashion will eventually be returned to the shareholders, us, via dividends.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on February 05, 2015
Q: From your model portfolio what 4-5 stocks would you suggest to be adding at this point in time? Excluding ESL, HCG, T, WCP and Goldcorp.
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on February 05, 2015
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