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Q: Good Morning Team,

Without knowing all my other holdings, in a well diversified portfolio, growth and income being my objective at this time. Would you incourage a simple switch: Selling Contrans (CSS) with a small profit for Trimac ( TMA)

Thanks for your help

Stephen
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on August 21, 2014
Q: Peter;Re the tax form 1135 my C/A says all registered accounts are exempt. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on August 21, 2014
Q: Hi great team.
I am looking for a gold company with a dividend, but that has not been "discovered" yet.
And what do you think about metals companies with dividend.
I am looking at Teck resources,but cannot figure out what will bring coal back in play
Read Answer Asked by Josh on August 21, 2014
Q: 9:21 AM 8/21/2014
Hi Peter:
I must sell something to pay income taxes. I am considering the following 3 choices. All are in my TDWaterhouse cash account :

1. Olympia Financial Group Inc OLY. This is a 1.5% position, ACB $48.11 Current Capital Loss $11,353. However we received the $10/share dividend last year hugely offsetting the paper loss even though the taxable loss is still $11,353. Current Dividend Yield 7.22% Yield in Cost 6.05%. I already have a sizeable realized tax loss this year so don't particularly need to realize any more now.

2. Corus Entertainment CJR.B This is a 1% Position. ACB 24.12. Current Capital Gain $633 Current Dividend Yield 4.37%

3. Surge Energy SGY This is a 2% Position ACB $7.85 Current Capital Gain $2,915 Current Dividend Yield 7.17%

I really don't know why Olympia has been drifting down so much this year as it seems like a nice little company and regularly raises it's dividend. Are there any hidden weaknesses that I don't see? The recent quarterly results are :

Highlights from Continuing Operations for the three month period ended June 30, 2014 include the following; when compared to the three months ended June 30, 2013:
-- Total revenue, including interest earned as trustee and interest,
increased 6% to $9.24 million from $8.69 million;

-- Interest earned as trustee on monies held in trust and interest on
Olympia's own cash increased 17% to $1.41 million from $1.21 million;

-- Direct and administrative expenses (excluding depreciation and
amortization) increased 6% to $7.27 million from $6.89 million; and

-- Earnings before income tax decreased 3% to $1.67 million from $1.73
million.
Olympia advises that it will not be pursuing its prepaid card business and has requested a voluntary termination of its Mastercard issuer licence. As Olympia Trust is not federally regulated and given the fee restrictions imposed by provincial gift card legislation, it was determined that this business is not viable for Olympia at this time.

These three are all held long term [permanently] mainly for their dividends and hopefully some capital growth. I would have to sell all of Olympia or Corus, or half of Surge to pay the tax. I really don't want to sell any of these but must choose one so I would ask your advice on which is the weakest and must be sold.
Many Thanks........ Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 21, 2014
Q: DHX: Good article in Canadian business. Is the next Disney in Halifax? They are working on a new hit comparable to Johnny Test. If they get a new hit and merchandising and licensing agreements on toys, figurines, etc., that could be a big deal? Is the stock up because of this article or getting more attention as a growth oriented company? Looking at the p/e it seems like people are paying for huge growth potential. Is it getting pricey to add to it? Would you add if you owned, weighing factor not an issue. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on August 21, 2014
Q: Almost a year since subscribing to 5i... appreciate the great timely research. First ever question. You gave your take on DCK earlier in the year, have their prospects improved since then? I see they came out with a Kakwa well flow test update recently. I still have a position at a lower entry, do you see much upside in Donnycreek at this point? Or are there other junior O&G names that you prefer? Keep up the great work!
Read Answer Asked by Tom on August 21, 2014
Q: Your thoughts on Forcefieldenergy inc. FNRG Please

Thank you

Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 21, 2014
Q: I have some LHR stock from way back when it was a REIT and am sitting on a loss (which I don't need to take at this point, tax wise). It's been ticking up lately but is sparsely traded and has been more or less flat for years. Do you think that there any point holding this further?
Read Answer Asked by Martin on August 21, 2014
Q: Is CTAS Cintas which also operates in Canada a direct competitor to KBL? Which is a better buy? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Francis on August 21, 2014
Q: Just a general question about selling a stock......when is the best time to sell and how do you know when to sell one of your winners? It seems like when I sell a stock, say for a 20% gain it goes up another 20 and I am kicking myself.
Thanks

Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on August 21, 2014
Q: Is there an exchange traded " FOOD " stock. Thank s.ebrahim
Read Answer Asked by ebrahim on August 21, 2014
Q: I'm looking at taking on some growth/risk stock in the telecommunications sector, I was wondering what you think of AXX as an option. If not them, any suggestions on a stock that could fit that growth/risk mold.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on August 21, 2014
Q: Good morning fine team
I am revisiting my sector balance and realize that it is difficult to find one source to narrow down what the sectors are; Can you please sort this out
AYA - Consumer Cyclical or Leisure service
BDI - Energy or Diversified Services
BYD.UN - Mutual Fund (Diversified Services)
CGX - Consumer Cycl or Services (Media)
DH - Info Tech or Services (Business)
STN - Industrials (Manuf) or Diversified Services
XTC - Cons Cyclical or Ind/Manuf
Also some REITS are called Financial/Real Estate?
The term "Services" seems to cross many sectors???
Thank you for all you do. The more I learn from you, the more I realize there is to learn - very enjoyable
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on August 21, 2014
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