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Q: Good Morning.
On July 6, you indicated to Peter that BOS is Materials or Industrials.
TSX says it is Consumer Cyclicals.
Your final decision? Thank you. sarah
Read Answer Asked by sarah on July 13, 2015
Q: Dear Peter and team: Please update your opinion re Baytex. I have been holding
quite a lot for quite a while. Thanks. I look forward to your BNN appearance
on August 4.
Read Answer Asked by jean on July 13, 2015
Q: Hi Team,
I hold CPD, XPF & ZPR as part of my taxable fixed income portfolio. All of the pref share ETFs have been dropping of late. Is this a case of market sentiment and being oversold due to the anticipated interest rate hike or is there an fundamental problem with these securities? Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Danny on July 11, 2015
Q: I previously owned the Vanguard etf's and I have switched to Blackrock because of the huge price difference. I know that some of the Vanguard etf's have a lower MER, but they cost so much more money. My question is because of dividend payouts are the Blackrock etf's in fact cheaper?
Read Answer Asked by Neil on July 11, 2015
Q: Considering the move to higher margin business model and their recent desire to create demand through higher margin alloy products to auto and aerospace, would you give your reasoning to either buy or avoid this business at these levels. Many thanks for all your help...it is greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by john on July 11, 2015
Q: I bought Starwood Property trust due to its low PEG ratio high yield and low PE. So far its given me nothing but grief. Would you sell or hang on?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on July 11, 2015
Q: I currently have 20% of my RSP portfolio in US stock. I would like to increase it to 50%. My question is - at the currency levels today does this make sense? I thinking is - I don't see the CDN $ getting stronger anytime soon & I do see the US $ getting stronger over time. My other reason for wanting US is the companies I can't get here.

Your thoughts are appreciated.

Thank You
Craig
Read Answer Asked by Craig on July 11, 2015
Q: In fairness to the principals of PHM, each sold 1.2M shares @ $1.46 for proceeds of $1,752,000. Both men cashed in 3.9M options for a cost of $1,920,000, so it appears they sold just enough shares to almost finance the purchase of their options, leaving both with 2.7M shares with ZERO cost.
These guys are so smart but they are not dumping shares other than to recoup their cost as they obviously see a long term benefit in holding the millions of shares they still own including the free ones detailed here. Oh, to be in their shoes - I own a chunk of this stock and will never sell it before it gets taken out at north of five dollars.
Any opinion on the stream of negativity on future oil prices due to oversupply, low demand, China, OPEC, etc., etc., would be appreciated. Do you see any strengthening in the price over the next two years?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on July 11, 2015
Q: I keep hearing so many positive reports about the management team at TOU. I've held it for a while and I'm down 15%. It's about 10% of my holdings (I know ...too high !!!). I have a 10 year horizon so time is on my side. Gas prices don't seem to want to move and listening to guests on BNN you always get 2 or 3 different stories. What's the real deal on TOU ? Sell or Hold ?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on July 11, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & Co,
Would AFN fit as a single stock holding (combination of yield and growth) for exposure to the Agricultural segment? If not, which?
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on July 11, 2015
Q: Hi guys. Was there anything in the previous Saputo's earning report that may lead one to suspect future earnings contraction?

I have 22% in what I consider the "consumer" portion of my portfolio made up of names like atd.b, gil, emp.a, l, hlf, dol and the only stinker of the group, SAP, with 2.3% position. Going forward, do you think SAP is the type of company you can slowly allocate a 5% position at current valuations?

Thanks, again.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on July 11, 2015
Q: Hello Peter and Ryan,
NWH.un March $10.00 July 10 $7.63
At 6:10 PM a news report indicated Paul Dalla Lana acquired more trust units. He now owns 34.15% of the REIT. Plus he has an automatic plan to buy up to 5% more. Please comment on whether it's a hold or a loss sell? Also, in general when one person acquires such a large part of a company, does the interests of small shareholders suffer? Thank you, it's always interesting!
Bruce
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on July 11, 2015
Q: Peter, while I have several energy companies in my well-diversified portfolio, as well as some utilities, the only pipeline company I own is Enbridge (1% of total portfolio). With some cash to put to work, do you think that adding a second pipeline company makes sense - or perhaps just add to Enbridge. If so, which company would you suggest (for a 'forever' hold period)? Thanks, James
Read Answer Asked by James on July 11, 2015
Q: I use TMX powerstream by the TMX group. Not cheap but very good for tracking more complex portfolios of stocks. Provides me with quick analytical tools. Cannot work without it now.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on July 11, 2015
Q: I believe in never being 100% out of any sector.That said my oil and gas weighting is now 6%. FRU,WCP,and CPG each making up 2%.Do you think this is too high at this time in cycle? My main concern is CPG and its new "Shelf Prospectus" that really is being taken viewed as a negative today. My cost base is $32. I like its div. but I'm curious as to whether this is news is helpful or harmful to its value going forward. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by James on July 11, 2015
Q: I was fortunate to hold a full position in Regal Lifestyle, and sold when the take-over bid was announced. Now I have some capital gains to deal with. Currently my 2 worst performers (in a loss position) are Medical Facilities (DR), a fairly recent purchase and Gamehost (GH), which I have held for years. The combined capital losses in these would offset my gains in Regal. I am thinking of selling both, with the intention of buying them back after 30 days, as I don't expect significant changes in their price in the near future. Does this seem reasonable to you? Do you have a preference of one over the other (ie would you buy back both, just one or just move on)? Both stocks are held for income and combined make up about 3% of my portfolio

Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on July 11, 2015
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