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Q: I see Apple is down in after market or pre trading. What does that mean and can a retail investor have access to that? Many feel that the market moves for people in the know before us mere mortals. These types of things don't encourage investment if people think rightly or wrongly that the market is rigged.

Charlie
Read Answer Asked by Charlie on April 27, 2016
Q: i am reading all your answers to couche tard questions as the stock gets hammered day after day, i have added a few hundred shares each day as it keeps dropping, now own 4000 shares. my question is could there possibly be something else going on other than the 2 class of shares-- the price of oil, the cdn. dollar etc etc. some downgrades somewhere i have not seen, i agree with you it makes no sense but maybe we are all missing something. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on April 27, 2016
Q: What are the differences between stocks that are listed as ABC.A or ABC.B? For example as in Chorus.A and Chorus.B. I know that they usually imply voting or non voting shares but could you please expand their status more specifically and how do they effect investment potential and which are preferred and when. What does voting or non voting actually mean and when are each the best investment? Your informed comment please.
Read Answer Asked by Ryczard on April 27, 2016
Q: This is an information question. I am wondering what software would you recommend for tracking securities, buying and selling. Also is there software that deals with the adjusted cost basis of stocks. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on April 27, 2016
Q: I sensed that when I looked at the DH results, it was kind of soft (as confirmed by you in the earlier answer). Also, the dumping leading to the day of the release is a strong sign the market will react negatively. All have since come true.

Of course. based on the opening actions, I also sensed that the "shorts" could be at work to milk their last cent out of this stock. Hence the big dive and the big volumes at the opening bell.

Based on your experience watching market actions, am I right about this? Or I'm just a paranoid small retail investor grasping for answers?

If I'm right hopeful that would get rid of the volatility grapping this stock for the last while (with the departure of the shorts) and normal trading would resume.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on April 27, 2016
Q: The company has just issued more shares in a bought deal. I am trying to understand if this is beneficial/detrimental to shareholders and the company. In my mind, on the negative side, there is dilution, the stock is to reduce debt (despite the fact that debt should be cheap these days) and not for acquistion, and it brings to market more shares when the shares of this company haven't done much for quite a while anyway.

On the plus side, it brings attention to the company since the underwriters will now be beating the bushes to sell the stock and less debt should increase company flexibility should a deal come down the road.

I know you like companies that don't tend to issue stock. Should this deal be viewed as negative? Also, I assume the difference between the share price to the underwriters and current market price is the dealers profit. Typically, how long will dealers hold onto shares to ensure they don't flood the market and lower the share price vs. sell the new shares in an orderly fashion to maximize their profits.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

p.s. love all of the new changes
Read Answer Asked by Paul on April 27, 2016
Q: Hi Peter,Ryan et al. My daughter age 32 has $32K to invest in her TFSA. My initial thought was a half position in CAO and KXS along with full positions in BNS. ATD.B CTC.A,PBH,
and HCG. Any suggestions and comments would be appreciated for at least a 3 year time frame.
Thanks in advance.
David
Read Answer Asked by David on April 27, 2016
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