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Q: Hi Peter, I am 64, teaching part time and have about half my retirement savings in a RRIF. I have suffered 2 disasters chasing yield , Poseidon (PSN), and Sprott Resources Corporation which just cut it's dividend just 6 months after declaring their first dividend. Terrible management in both cases. I am looking for monthly pay, and 8 to 9%. Any guidance? Is ATP still too uncertain? Am I reaching? I am trying to not touch capital but my losses in both have hurt.

Thanks

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 15, 2013
Q: Hi , any thoughts on AJX-T AG Junction Inc? thanks, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and team,

Thank you for providing good insight into this very volatile environment! I am a recent graduate into the trading game and review the Questions every day!

Now to my question: Approximately 8 months ago, I purchased CBO and XCB as part of my fixed income portfolio. Since the threat of rising interest rates, both of these have declined. I have a 5% weighting on each and wondering if I should keep these or take my losses before interest rates really do rise?

Looking forward to your response.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Janice on August 15, 2013
Q: Could you please give me your opinion on ESN, Essential Energy Services. Also could you comment on which of the energy services company you prefer.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on August 15, 2013
Q: NTB has dropped along with APO after the announcement of positive phase 2 trial results. Is that a case of selling on good news, or think that something else is going on? Your service is much appreciated, Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & 5i: This is in follow-up to your answer to kelsi’s question on Twin Butte (TBE). You indicated that you “would expect a dividend cut in 2014.” Can you please explain the basis for that expectation and maybe provide a couple of examples, from TBE’s peers, which are comparatively better on the specific metrics that you see as red flags of an upcoming cut? Thanks as always!
Read Answer Asked by Lance on August 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,
Is there something exciting in New Millenium (NML.TO)recent results to consider a small position in this stock. Do you see it turning profit in 2014? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 15, 2013
Q: CDL.A-high PE on TTM with meagre EPS of only .03 with big payout-again, what am I missing here as this looks like an over valued play? I know you liked it in May.
Read Answer Asked by James on August 15, 2013
Q: Peter what would you buy YRI or G and could you give advice on BB I own some shares sell or hold .

Thanks
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on August 15, 2013
Q: I have shares of AAH They anounced a speical dividend of $7.20 to share holders on aug 6 to be paid aug 16 after the anouncement the shares shot up $6.00 I was told the shares could drop post dividend as much as the dividend itself. Is that true if so I should be selling now. Thank you By the way my email has changed to rvanderveeken@ gmail.com
Read Answer Asked by robert on August 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and the 5i Team,

Last night Michael Bowman was on BNN. He suggested holding gold bullion e.g. the CGL ETF instead of holding a gold miner such as Goldcorp. Yet when I plot returns over various time periods, G has done better than CGL and other gold bullion ETFs. I know that 5i recommends holding some gold in every portfolio (specifically Goldcorp) and presently I don't own any gold at all. What is your take on Mr. Bowman's gold strategies? If a portfolio is approximately 300K, would a 5% gold weighting be too much because of the volatility? Thanks for providing such a terrific service.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on August 15, 2013
Q: Hi, Peter and Team: HLP.UN has been sliding and has a payour ratio in the nineties. I notice on their Web page, under the News Release section, that they've posted a dividend disclaimer. Any cause for concern?
Thanks, Dale
Read Answer Asked by Joan on August 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

I know its way too early to discuss Third Point Re, TPRE as a company, however, knowing that the CEO is a veteran and their Chief Investor is Dan Loeb, do you think this could be a long term hold?
Read Answer Asked by Graham on August 15, 2013
Q: Re Roy question and others on preferred
There is today an exceptionally interesting article from Eric Parnell linking the fate of Preferred NOT on the vagaries of interest rates (negative correlation of -0.13), but more (and THIS is very interesting)from the performance of the stock market (correlation +.63) which leads him to believe that the poor performance lately of the preferred bodes badly for the stock market.
You can get it from Seeking Alpha.
As usual, publish if you think it is worth doing so.
CDJ
Read Answer Asked by claude on August 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, I have held CWB for many years, and while I appreciate its stability, I need my money to work harder than the return I have seen for the past few years. Would you endorse a switch of some these funds to EQI? I already have some EQI. CWB=6%, EQI=2.5% currently.
Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by JAIME on August 15, 2013
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