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Q: In the next 2 months is there likely to be a significant
downside in the market in all or particular sectors, that a largish cash position is a good thing to consider?
Read Answer Asked by Colin on August 22, 2013
Q: I'm thinking of buying some par.un for yield,I know you are not to keen on this REIT,but I see it is going to buy back some of its units,does this make it a little more attractive.
Read Answer Asked by terry on August 22, 2013
Q: what rating limits put stock in the BUY category? A to C, B- ?
Read Answer Asked by R on August 22, 2013
Q: As a fairly new investor (5 yrs) I haven't experienced a increase in interest rates and the effects on the equity markets. I hold a well diversified portfolio but I do have some power producers (ATP.to, TA.to, INE.to) I have read and heard the increased interest rates are detrimental to this sector. Do you have any suggestions on how to position a portfolio for the increase and would you sell any of these power producers? (I am not underwater on any of these stocks)
Read Answer Asked by Rob on August 22, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,

I am new to investing and to 5i and am a regular reader. I join the many others in thanking you for the service you provide. It is a great resource for a rookie like me.
I intend to start investing (small) and after reading the many Q’s and A’s have focused in on LIF, AYA, SYZ and SGY. I am looking for short term growth. Finally the questions… which do you think are the top two of these four to start with? And should I buy now or do you think the market will take a downturn throughout Sept and Oct as it seems to do each year?
Many thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on August 21, 2013
Q: Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (TSX:PBH) announced today acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange of its Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid through the facilities of the TSX and other Canadian trading platforms.
The Corporation is proposing to purchase, for cancellation, up to 5% of its issued and outstanding Common Shares, and up to 10% of the public float of each of its issued and outstanding Convertible Debentures. Does that affect my shares or the stability of the company?
Read Answer Asked by Blanche on August 21, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on McDermott International, MDR. seems they have a nice backlog in projects, insider recently bought and trading at BV.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on August 21, 2013
Q: Given tungsten's scarcity in the world, can you suggest a couple of listed tungsten miners that might be worth a bit of a gamble over the next 2 to 3 years?
Read Answer Asked by Roy on August 21, 2013
Q: CWC
Hi Peter, the service rig companies are all doing well because of the amount of oil wells drilled. An oil well requires more workovers and servicing than natural gas wells. Also with crude oil prices high the producers need to have the flow rates on a well to be maximized. What do think of buying CWC at current price because the yield is over 8%?
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on August 21, 2013
Q: I bought STP quite some time ago (small position) when it was at 1.69. It fell to 0.30 but has recently moved up to 0.40. Would it be a good idea to buy some more now to recoup my loss or do you think it won’t go much higher?

Also what are your thoughts on buying SU, CPG and WCP?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Carla on August 21, 2013
Q: Re win
Do you think holders WIN will take a tax loss come Dec. I do not dislike win and would like to be in for next year but I am currently over exposed. Is there any upcoming reasonably predictable buying opportunities such as a late year repurchase.
Read Answer Asked by Glen on August 21, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and talented crew. I am holding Gibson Energy, which has gone down a fair amount, but paying a good dividend. But I am considering buy CPG for a higher dividend and hopefully not too much downside risk from here. Would this be a good trade? I held CPG quite a while ago but concerned about the stock dividends being paid out. Now I understand this has ceased is this an opportunity to purchase it once again.?
thank you, Phyl in BC
Read Answer Asked by Phyllis on August 21, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, is buy and hold the wrong way to invest these days because of all the uncertainty and volitility and is there a general rule as to when you should take profits. For example I heard a guest on BNN say "I bought it at 1:50 and sold it at 1:75. I bought AYA at 3:60 does that mean I should be selling and taking the profit. Thanks, Nick
Read Answer Asked by Nick on August 21, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team, do you have any thoughts and opinions (or articles you can direct me to) in regards to the benefits of cashing out of a defined benefit pension? Considering interest rates are at their lowest historically, and on their way up again, is now the time to take the cash lump sum instead and invest it myself? Would you consider a blog or article on this subject? I believe (but not sure) this may be the best environment to cash out while rates remain very low to get a much larger lump sum payout into a LIRA and take full control by making 'conservative' investment decisions for much better returns and growth for future payouts in 10/15 years from now. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on August 21, 2013
Q: GLN dropping quickly after earnings. I am intererested in buying a stake. Do you recommend starting to buy now or would you wait? Do you think this could retest 10 bucks. THANKS
Read Answer Asked by John on August 21, 2013
Q: what are you thoughts on Algoma Central (ALC)? thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 21, 2013
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