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Q: I am looking at buying some VSN as willing to take a chance on (no) dividend cut.
Can you explain the difference between the Dividend Reinvestment Component and the Premium Dividend Component of the DRIP.I understand the 5% discount but not the 102% cash payment.

Thanks

Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on January 14, 2016
Q: Hello Peter;

Was wondering if I could get your present thoughts on mfr.un and

what it will take to turn it around (if anything)

all the best!

Read Answer Asked by jim on January 14, 2016
Q: In 5i opinion what are some of the best ETF to buy for income

Thanks
Pau
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 14, 2016
Q: I heard about this one to-day on BNN: auto prop. leased to dealership who are responsible for all prop. servicing costs - long-term leases with 1.3% escalation clause annually, long-term debt. just over 3% not due until 2022. Looks like a great set-up - comments please. Have been adding new dealership properties - one just recently.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 14, 2016
Q: You have presented some very compelling and cogent reasons for avoiding the Ultrashorts of this world (e.g. SPXS). Apart from protecting a portfolio with stop loss orders and careful diversification, what do you suggest for proper downside participation or protection in the current environment?
Thank you for your excellent service!
Read Answer Asked by David on January 14, 2016
Q: With the governments talking infrastructure,which companies do you see as benefiting in this marketplace ?
Read Answer Asked by terrance on January 14, 2016
Q: Would appreciate your view on this company at $17. Understand necessity for a longer term view, bbut it looks good to me at this price
Read Answer Asked by William on January 14, 2016
Q: Hi:

I have been comparing the key statistics for EMA and BEP for the years 2011 – 2014, and EMA appears to be the clear winner on paper. I know that BEP has strong backing from BAM, is globally positioned and pays a higher dividend. I hold a full position in BPY.UN and BIP.UN in a reasonably diversified portfolio.
Because of my age income and security of capital are more important than growth.

Are there other considerations that I am not taking into account in deciding which to invest in?

Read Answer Asked by Gail on January 14, 2016
Q: What is you opinion of this company?
Thank you.
Lillian
Read Answer Asked by Helen on January 14, 2016
Q: I want to grow my investment by 6% return and will invest 12500 in each stock - Can you please give me your opinion for below stock and will achieve my goal. I dont need money for next 14 years.
Feel free to add any other stocks or make changes.

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Read Answer Asked by Hector on January 14, 2016
Q: Could you give an update on your thoughts for SPE, bearing in mind the common concern of survivablity? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Alan on January 14, 2016
Q: This is a mortgage insurer with great fundamentals: TTM PE 5.8, ROE 11.6%, P/B of 0.65, D/E of 13%, low P.R. and has beat EPS last 3 Q 2015 & increased it's dividend in Nov. 2015. The company does not think we are going to have a real estate crash - neither do I - only caveat is AB - what is their exposure there as a % of their total book? This is a pure negative sentiment play, I guess? Stock is down a lot since Nov. 25 th even with the D > & EPS beat. What am I missing here??
Read Answer Asked by James on January 14, 2016
Q: Hi team,
I am aware of your positive view on this company and am a follower of BNN,and noticed that Peter will be guest of Market call this Friday,Jan.15. He will possibly be asked by a viewer/follower about his opinion of PHM.
Fabrice Taylor was a guest on BNN, 2015-12-04,and mentioned that this company would"probably be sold in the next 12 months" I have not heard that they were up for sale,and as a speculation what would be a fair price should it be taken over?
Many thanks,
Jean C.
Read Answer Asked by Jean on January 14, 2016
Q: I see that DFN is dropping like the rest of the market. Rob Carrick from The Globe and Mail is recommending preferreds in the form of CPD. Are preferreds in any form a good safe haven right now?

Vern
Read Answer Asked by Vern on January 14, 2016
Q: What do you think of cnq at this level, trading below book, at this level appears to be a buy. Is the balance sheet good enought to get them through this ???
Read Answer Asked by Scott on January 14, 2016
Q: this stock has taken a hit in the downturn. Would this be a good time to get in. thanks
Read Answer Asked by wendy on January 14, 2016
Q: Could you please share your opinions of closed end funds? For example, I own both NXC and PCF.UN from Purpose Investments in my registered account, as I found them to be interesting contrasts to how I invest as an individual investor. I greatly respect your opinion, and appreciate your 5i approach.
Many thanks,
Mary
Read Answer Asked by Mary on January 14, 2016
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