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Q: HHC announced today they have hired a company to explore strategic options, including a possible sale of HHC (surprising) . I love the assets here. It popped 42% today, although off of lows. I am holding on, thinking of selling some covered calls out of the money, or possibly selling some of my shares outright. I'd really appreciate your opinion on what this company is worth., before making any decision.
Read Answer Asked by arnold on June 28, 2019
Q: Peter,

Is the rate reset spread on preferreds only good until the reset date? If so, do companies tend to renew at a similar spread or can it vary greatly?

Thank you

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on June 28, 2019
Q: I am retired and rely on my dividends to supplement my pension. I own full positions in TRP, PPL and ENB. I am starting to get worried about ENB with all the talk of lawsuits, Line 5 and Michigan. I am considering selling ENB and either adding to my PPL and TRP positions or buying IPL to replace ENB. Your thoughts ?

Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on June 28, 2019
Q: Would be grateful if you could tell me in which of the above funds is it most beneficial for me to hold cash in a managed account - 1% fees?
What is the difference between the 3 - are there MER's. In which fund would a financial advisor hold his cash? Would appreciate any comments on this subject.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on June 27, 2019
Q: I am considering switching from PWF to X .
I think the total return picture for the next five looks much better for TMX group. Your opinion please taking into consideration the capital preservation factor.
Raouf
Read Answer Asked by Raoul on June 27, 2019
Q: What are the fixed income funds in your income portfolio?
What are some fixed income stocks that have had favourable returns?
Can one hold U.S. funds in a TFSA?
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on June 27, 2019
Q: Hi Peter and Company:
I am under water re. above 3 US companies and 1 Canadian. Your advice, sell or keep? If sell, your recommendation with what to replace in growth companies, sector not important.
If keep, why? I prefer to trade if there is something more promising then
long term wait.
Thanks, Much appreciated as always,
Klaus
Read Answer Asked by Klaus on June 27, 2019
Q: Hello,
I was wondering if there are one or two diversified ETF's that cover all sectors and all geographies. Could these ETF's replace a well diversified portfolio of 30 different ETF's which cover the same/similar sectors and geographies. This would simply the maintenance of my portfolio. I would also appreciate your opinion on the effectiveness of such ETF's if they exist.
Read Answer Asked by Mauro on June 27, 2019
Q: Hi there, what would be the best way to play bitcoin if one wanted to purchase either an Etf or individual company? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 27, 2019
Q: I am looking at your : "Stocks that Pay Monthly Dividends" spreadsheet have a few questions. First, looking at CHP.un just as an example, debt to equity is 205.5%. Seems high to me but do you feel this is OK? What other metric would you consider if it is OK to you?
Second, their payout ratio is -52.9%. I understand that a payout ratio of more than 100% means part of your monthly dividend cheque is a return of equity (to be avoided as, theoretically, your equity position is diminished with each cheque) but what does it mean when the ratio is in a negative position?
Third, some listings, BPF.un for example list no payout ratio. Why is that?

Thank you, by the way, for this list. Fascinating.
Read Answer Asked by Fred on June 27, 2019
Q: Hey,
I’m down 20% on Photon right now, it makes up just over 2% of the account it’s in and around .5% of total portfolio. I held through it’s great run up last then watched it fall lower than I started. Are you confident enough in another future run to look at the price now as a good chance to average down? Or is it too speculative and I should just hold now and be patient.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by david on June 27, 2019
Q: REITs, utilities, and other dividend and low volatility assets are being hammered today. Any idea why? Is the market suddenly starting to think rates will be increased? You don't often see ZLU down 2% in a day.
Read Answer Asked by John on June 27, 2019
Q: The CEO/founder has applied to put all of his 52% ownership of the company up for sale. I understand insiders selling a part of their shares, but I've never come across selling all of them. My first thought is some company disaster, but I imagine, in that scenario, an insider would feed them slowly into the market to avoid suspicion. Your opinion please.
Read Answer Asked by sandy on June 27, 2019
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