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• Leviathan Cannabis Group Inc (EPIC)
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Q: On BNN this pot stock was described as being undervalued. I am not so sure; and would appreciate your perspective on EPIC. Not overly concerned about the risks but would like to know if the risk/reward is at least tilted in my favour.

Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Donald on October 16, 2018

• Aecon Group Inc. (ARE $20.75)
  • $20.75 Cap: $1.29B
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Q: Hi, I am looking for a company that is growing at +20%, has a P/E multiple of under 20 and pays a modest dividend. Aecon fits this but do you have better suggestion? I look for a 3 year timeline.

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Read Answer Asked by Rick on October 16, 2018

• Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (AD.UN $18.14)
  • $18.14 P/E (TTM): 4.37X Cap: $820M
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Q: Hi, I'm new to your site and have a question about your recent increase of 2% in the company AD. When you added AD on September 21 the PE was at 55. I know that we can't judge a company by just the PE but wouldn't that mean that the company is somewhat overvalued? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Claudio on October 16, 2018

• Alibaba Group Holding Limited American Depositary Shares each representing eight (BABA $122.42)
  • $122.42 P/E (TTM): 16.1X Cap: $273.97B
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• Baidu Inc. (BIDU $87.83)
  • $87.83 P/E (TTM): 9.5X Cap: $29.56B
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• Tencent Holdings Ltd. ADR (TCEHY $71.77)
  • $71.77 P/E (TTM): 29.41X Cap: $663.28B
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Q: What would be best buy today. How would you rank them?

Thanks,
Milan

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Read Answer Asked by Milan on October 16, 2018

• CenturyLink Inc. (CTL)
  • P/E (TTM): 9.7X Cap: $12.07B
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Q: Any new information on this stock since the last question/answer? Would you consider this a buy at this time and if so what level of risk on a scale of 1 to 10? Do you feel the dividend is fairly safe and if so will the stock price will grow into 10 percent dividend. Is there an active investor involved? Lastly, do you see this stock getting some momentum in the next year or is it a long term play. Please deduct as many credits as you need to.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Maggie on October 16, 2018

• Diversified Royalty Corp. (DIV $3.38)
  • $3.38 P/E (TTM): 21.06X Cap: $565M
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Q: Hi
Do you have any comments re DIV, especially is it OK to Buy, and how sound is the Dividend?
Thanks
John

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Read Answer Asked by John & Jan on October 16, 2018

• Laurentian Bank of Canada (LB $30.90)
  • $30.90 P/E (TTM): 13.39X Cap: $1.35B
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Q: The share price of LB has pulled back considerably in the past months from a high of 58...is this a buying opportunity or is the dividend suspect

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Read Answer Asked by john on October 16, 2018

• Power Financial Corporation (PWF $36.31)
  • $36.31 P/E (TTM): 11.57X Cap: $23.95B
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• Power Corporation of Canada Subordinate Voting Shares (POW $57.06)
  • $57.06 P/E (TTM): 13.85X Cap: $36.37B
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Q: Thinking of selling my PWF for tax loss reasons and replacing with a similar co. POW. will CRA allow ?

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Read Answer Asked by John on October 16, 2018

• Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (BIR $6.34)
  • $6.34 P/E (TTM): 12.74X Cap: $1.72B
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Q: I am interested in acquiring a natural gas co. What would you recommend? Thanks Clare

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Read Answer Asked by clara on October 16, 2018

• The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (WTER $1.28)
  • $1.28 Cap: $16M
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Q: I would like your opinion on the above.

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Read Answer Asked by Colleen on October 16, 2018

• Fortis Inc. (FTS $69.63)
  • $69.63 P/E (TTM): 20.56X Cap: $35.02B
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• Stingray Group Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (RAY.A $9.82)
  • $9.82 P/E (TTM): 18.96X Cap: $668M
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Q: Comments. Ray,a upgraded by TD to Buy & $11(previous $10.50)TP.Average price $11.67, FTS increased its dividend. However both stocks dropped today

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 16, 2018

• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $77.71)
  • $77.71 P/E (TTM): 16.15X Cap: $96.28B
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• Enbridge Inc. (ENB $65.23)
  • $65.23 P/E (TTM): 22.74X Cap: $142.72B
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• TELUS Corporation (T $22.13)
  • $22.13 P/E (TTM): 34.53X Cap: $33.42B
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Q: RESP Question: My oldest son has 4 years to go until university and my youngest 7 years. I have $28,000 saved so far in an RESP and all is currently in a low yield interest fund. Can you give me a few suggestions on investments considering the time horizon? I was thinking Telus, BNS and maybe Enbridge. Thoughts?

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Read Answer Asked by Don on October 15, 2018

• BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG $13.71)
  • $13.71 Cap: $11.19B
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Q: How do I buy bonds? Can I achieve the same goal through ETFs?

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 15, 2018

• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD $13.50)
  • $13.50 P/E (TTM): 16.64X Cap: $1.04B
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• iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO $18.51)
  • $18.51 Cap: $794M
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• iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.72)
  • $16.72 Cap: $822M
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Q: Hi All at 5i! I am working at establishing a more stable portion to my portfolio in the form of bond and preferred ETFs. I require four that pay me a dividend and have so far chosen CPD, XHY and CBO and would welcome a fourth ( or more) suggestion. Could you please help me with this. Cheers, Tamara

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Read Answer Asked by Tamara on October 15, 2018

• Aecon Group Inc. (ARE $20.75)
  • $20.75 Cap: $1.29B
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• Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (CHE.UN $11.27)
  • $11.27 P/E (TTM): 10.26X Cap: $1.29B
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Q: I am contemplating selling CHE.un and putting the proceeds into ARE, would you consider this a good move . I will have a loss on CHE and it seems doubtful that this stock is going to have any significant upside any time soon.

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by george on October 15, 2018

• Royal Bank of Canada (RY $185.73)
  • $185.73 P/E (TTM): 19.72X Cap: $259.17B
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• Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $100.94)
  • $100.94 P/E (TTM): 10.31X Cap: $173.59B
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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $77.71)
  • $77.71 P/E (TTM): 16.15X Cap: $96.28B
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Q: I saw the question Murray asked on dividend increases of Canadian banks and it made me curious. Could you provide a historical annualized return combining dividends and capital gains for the same banks over the same 18 years { 2000-2018 } ?

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Read Answer Asked by Garth on October 15, 2018

• Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF $12.20)
  • $12.20 Cap: $127M
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• Acadian Timber Corp. (ADN $17.83)
  • $17.83 P/E (TTM): 16.08X Cap: $319M
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Q: Should I switch from ADN to WEF? Which is a better long term hold for growth and dividend stability?

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Read Answer Asked by Nino on October 15, 2018

Q: Just your thoughts again on SRLP

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Read Answer Asked by George on October 15, 2018

• Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $991.25)
  • $991.25 P/E (TTM): 57.3X Cap: $438.48B
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• Walmart Inc. (WMT $103.62)
  • $103.62 P/E (TTM): 44.33X Cap: $829.40B
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Q: Am I right in thinking that if I wanted to " hide " from the madding crowd in my U.S. stocks Costco and Walmart would be 2 companies to consider?

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on October 15, 2018

• S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX $27,921.26)
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Q: I have read that the spread between US treasury 10 year and 2 year bond yields has been narrowing, and is currently sitting at 30 basis points. Assuming that the US spread continues to narrow and possibly invert, can you comment on the effect that would have on the Canadian financial and housing markets? And in your experience what would be time frame once the US yield curve inverts for those markets to be influenced? Many thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Linda on October 15, 2018