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Q: Good morning,

On your recommendation I purchased Exco and am enjoying the ride. Thank you. I'm wondering if it makes any sense to either add Martinrea or switch from Exco to Martinrea as it seems cheaper after Exco's rise. MRE seems at a P/E of 13.50 according to google finance so I'm interested in your thoughts.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Tim on July 15, 2015
Q: Is EVEP a stock worth holding in my portfolio. Eddie.
Read Answer Asked by Eddie on July 15, 2015
Q: I would like your opinion on the Dundee Preferred share which is retractable at 17.84 next June 2016. The current yield to maturity with the shares trading at 17.50 is 7% (5% dividend and 2% capital gain).
Are these shares an attractive investment opportunity?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on July 15, 2015
Q: I'd appreciate your thoughts about the US. stock KB Home(KBH). As always, thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Norman on July 15, 2015
Q: Can you give your views on a company called Napec. Their book value is around $1.3 and they seem to have good business.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on July 15, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & Co,
In response to an email about my portfolio, you suggested that I get some US exposure via an ETF. I do not believe in ETFs because it usually includes the good along with the bad and even the ugly. Would you please suggest 5 or 6 US names whose performance would be in line with the 17% pa that I'm getting with my Canadian holdings?
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on July 15, 2015
Q: With the Iran agreement going ahead and more oil coming into the market and with the seemingly endless supply of new oil available how would you look at the oil producers future prospects this year
Read Answer Asked by dennis on July 15, 2015
Q: I have two UK banks:Barclays , ADR symbol BCS.us ; and Lloyds LYG.us. I probably should not have both and thought of selling LYG especially after I saw you said BCS has 5.4% dividend in a your in Apr 2015. Between BCS and LYG , do you think LYG is the right one to shed?
FYI: In your reply of Apr 17 2015 you mentioned BCS has a yield of 5.4% p.a. Various other sources show yield at half of that. You use Bloomberg terminals which would be more reliable than the sites popular with retail investors. I have however noticed a number of securities for which you mention a yield that is materially different from other sources. I will give higher credence to data you mention . I am however puzzled about the recurring or frequent discrepancies.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on July 15, 2015
Q: I sold VET in May at 55.31. I'm looking at it now at 50, with a dividend of over 5%. Do you think this is a good time to get back in or would you wait to see some strength in the share price. My other energy holdings are IPL, PPL and PEY. They are around 7% of my portfolio.
Thanks for your invaluable insight.
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on July 15, 2015
Q: What is your view on HOT.UN, 8.7% yield and analyst have target of 12.25$ , stock is trading at year low. good opportunity here

thanks.
Read Answer Asked by samuel on July 15, 2015
Q: I'd like have some investments that pay a predictable distribution that I either hold forever or get to cash out at the same price I purchased at.

This looks interesting (4.9% and doesn't seem to be a reset-preferred), but I've been burned by preferreds before so I thought I'd ask what you think.

http://www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2015/07/14/royal-bank-of-canada-announces-nvcc-preferred-share-issue
Read Answer Asked by John on July 15, 2015
Q: Hi team,

You indicated that in the TFSA, there will be a 15% withholding tax on dividends. How does that play if it is a mutual fund (in U.S.$) held in the TFSA ? What are the pros and the cons of holding such a mutual fund in a TFSA ?

Thanks a million,

Jacques
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on July 15, 2015
Q: There is an increase in demand for seniors housing. Is VTR a good stock to own for someone who wants to invest in this sector in the US. Or can you suggest another stock. It appears that they have not cut their dividend even in the 2008 recession.
Thanks again
Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terry on July 15, 2015
Q: As a new member, I'm trying to learn how to use your site. Presently BABA is of interest to me. How can I find what has been written about BABA in the past so that I am not repeating questions that have been ask previously? What is your current recommendation on BABA?
Read Answer Asked by George on July 15, 2015
Q: With potential pressure on the CDN mortgage market would you advise the following trades. Sell AI.Db.A and FC.Db.A, convertible debentures form 16% of my portfolio the 2 mentioned 4%, and buy VCN. Would this really be just a circular trade?

Thanks again for your much valued input.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on July 15, 2015
Q: Hi there. Can I get your opinion on Apple Inc. "AAPL"

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Robby on July 15, 2015
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