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Q: I have about $55,000 invested in US stocks that I bought when the dollar was almost at par. I like all the stocks I have and I consider them blue chip long term holds and I prefer not to sell them. My question is do I sell them or keep them? I have CSCO, INTC, JNJ, SBR and DIS. Also if I keep them do I keep collecting the dividends in US and building a US cash portion which is what I am doing now or keep the stocks and convert the dividends to Canadian dollars. I am so torn with this since I am up like almost 30 percent on all these US stocks. Your thoughts please? I debate this everyday with no answer.

Jimmy
Read Answer Asked by Jimmy on December 09, 2015
Q: Why is MND tanking when other golds seem to be strengthening? Is there something specific to the company going on?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Pat on December 09, 2015
Q: Hello- I found this article interesting and concerning:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/inside-the-market/big-yields-in-banks-preferred-share-offerings-raise-questions/article27653310/?cmpid=rss1
In your opinion, what does this say about the banks' need to raise capital, and about their long term view of interest rates and the economy here in Canada? Should we be nervous?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on December 09, 2015
Q: Hello Peter and Team,

My direct Energy exposure is down to 2.5%. The only 2 that I have now are TOU and RMP. What are their survivability? Do you recommend I replace them for anything else? And what other company would you recommend for the other another 2.5% of my portfolio or would you recommend topping up my existing 2? Thank you,

Wes.
Read Answer Asked by Wes on December 09, 2015
Q: Comparing CU, EMA and FTS three Canadian Electric Utilities over a 1 year period shows CU is down almost 25%, FTS down 6% and EMA up 6.5% (not counting dividends but EMA leads here as well). Can you explain why CU is under performing by such a wide margin. They do have 2 coal fired generating stations in Alberta. Which of there three would you buy here for a long term hold and why?
Appreciate your insight as usual.
Steve


Read Answer Asked by Steve on December 09, 2015
Q: Hi Team, Thanks for the super fast response on my LB question. In closing you say: "We would not see it as an must-own name." I am wondering if you could please expand on that comment. My information shows this stock is a dividend "aristocrat" and LB's stock price performance has exceeded that of the major banks YTD and over the last 1 year. Over the last five years it is a middle of the pack performer. Any further thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks again, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 09, 2015
Q: Hi Team, Can you please let me know what you think about LB's just-announced Treasury Offering of Common Shares via Bought Deal at $52.00. Do you know why they are raising the money and why the shares are being offered below the current market value of $53.89? Is this a positive step for the company and/or shareholders?
Thank you, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 09, 2015
Q: I am doing some bottom feeding for income - but am wary of being burned!


so, could you shed some light on the relationship between Enbridge ENB and Enbridge Energy Partners EEQ. I know you are positive on ENB. Would that therefore apply to EEQ as well - or are they different entities?
EEQ of course has been pummelled like most other energy names, and now shows a yield of 11%. So is EEQ buyable here or too good to be true?

Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on December 09, 2015
Q: can I get your opinion on starting a position in timbercreek (TMC)? although it has been on a LT steady decline, I'm interested in TMC for income and is currently yielding 9.6%, or should I avoid it due to housing market risks not fully priced in? thanks again...JOhn
Read Answer Asked by john on December 09, 2015
Q: Is there a bank etf that covers the big banks that you would recommend for kids that may not have enough yet to invest in a single bank stock, or would you recommend a specific bank stock instead just to eliminate fees? Thanks again. John
Read Answer Asked by john on December 09, 2015
Q: Can you please rank these stocks based on long term prospects taking into account current prices : Pembina, enb, ala, interline, trp. I already own fortis, brookfield renew and emera.
Can you please also advise which ones of the first 5 are more energy vs power and if i should just add instead to my current positions. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on December 09, 2015
Q: I have cash available to invest. I take it i5R prefers to buy positions when the market is rising. Looking into your crystal ball, what do you forecast as a good time to purchase equities? And what sectors, sub-sectors would you prefer for a two - three year period?……Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tom on December 09, 2015
Q: Could you please comment on this company. It is hitting 52 week low today. Is it hold, sell or buy more?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by satish on December 09, 2015
Q: I have been considering buying ZWB and naturally prefer to buy when on sale. In light of the drop in bank prices, including this ETF, is this a particularly good or bad time to invest in ZWB for long-term investors seeking income? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Glen on December 09, 2015
Q: should we submit to get new series at .7136 of a 25 par value.to think we would be redeemed at $25 was a pipe dream. thanks for the great service.what would the floating rate be today,on a different preferred. thanks brian
Read Answer Asked by brian on December 09, 2015
Q: Hey Guys I'm looking at a couple of the asset managers that look rather interesting. Sprott closing at $1.97 with a yield of 6%, is the dividend sustainable? I know you can't say much about the company but looks like an interesting long term entry point for patient investors. Also Aston Hill closing at $0.285 with a yield of 7%. I know both names are higher risk but both look very interesting from a long term perspective. Both run by smart individuals , I think:)
Read Answer Asked by Chris on December 09, 2015
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