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Q: BXE - i have invested a lot in this company but can you explain the following comment from a recent BNN commentator as i have not read any details about this concern here or on any investment blogs …thx

"Very cheap. Had third party facility problems. Their own won`t be ready until spring. They can`t get their product to market. It is absolutely excellent value here. It may take into next year to rebound”.
Read Answer Asked by Bob on October 10, 2014
Q: Hi, I have 75% of the holdings in your Canadian portfolio with a few extra stocks (DHX, ACQ, AVO). This represents 45% of my portfolio. My US side is 20% mostly indexes but I'd like to switch that into ten stocks. I already own WFC, AT&T and Gilead and would like to add Met Life, GE, MacDonalds, JNJ, Coca Cola, Apple and P&G.The idea would be to just hold these for years and add to the positions as I get extra US cash. Does this line up look good or would you suggest amy alternates? I could choose one of Coca Cola and McDonalds and one of JNJ and P&G and then that would free me up with two others in other sectors that are maybe a little higher risk? What would you suggest? Thanks so much! carla
Read Answer Asked by Carla on October 10, 2014
Q: Hello;

I am wondering what your thoughts are on TA preferred shares. Most of them are well below par but offer a nice yield at these lower values. So, is there any chance they could return to par, rate re-set is in 2016 or this a value trap in light of company conditions of late?
Thanks for your opinion and great service!
Jerry
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on October 10, 2014
Q: Is there a way of telling just when that huge reversal of SYZ's fall happened? At one point very close to end of day it was showing down over 8%. Then suddenly it rocketed up to finish the day even. The weird thing is I was looking at it on my TD screen. I wasn't going to sell that low but it suddenly showed SYZ as being back up to 10.95. I sold some at that point, for this stock has gotten way too volatile for me, but when I checked it turned out I sold at the low of the day somehow.
Read Answer Asked by John on October 10, 2014
Q: Greetings
Regarding Contrans (again) is there an unusually large 'liquiity event' in place for management if the buy out from Transforce is successful? I am trying to rationalize their motivation for being so keen to see this complete. My understanding is that management shopped the company around looking for a buyer and now the threat of a dividend suspension is looming as the deal is dragging on.
Your thoughts are appreciated
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Tim on October 10, 2014
Q: Hi Peter
Rock Energy is down almost 30% since its top in August and crossed already MA 200 it looks very familiar to situation from April 2011 when Rock Energy plummeted from $6.16 to $0.86. Do you think is time to sell or there is something else going on with Rock Energy.
Thanks Andrew B.
Read Answer Asked by Andrzej on October 10, 2014
Q: peter, I see in one of your answers to a question on the markets you said and I quote riding it out is the best course of action, I agree. but I thought that maybe a general statement on the markets to your membership would be a good thing after the hammering of the last few weeks. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on October 10, 2014
Q: Aston Hill Financial Inc AHF:TSX reported Third Quarter Assets Under Management.Total AUM is declining but mutual funds are showing excellent growth. Is this a good thing? Appreciate your advice.
Thanks John
Read Answer Asked by John on October 09, 2014
Q: What is the Short Term outlook for AOL.
Have you or anyone else ever considered
making ETFs patterned after your two model portfolio
Read Answer Asked by Eric on October 09, 2014
Q: Today the price of gold rose by more than 1%. However, despite this, almost all the gold miner stocks fell very significantly. Can you explain this?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on October 09, 2014
Q: Are global growth concerns significant enough to derail this market. Should we sit tight or lighten up. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Francis on October 09, 2014
Q: I have primarily a Canadian investment portfolio (with large caps and many of the 5i stocks) but have some money in a US dollar account that needs to be invested. Is there a US sector or stock(s) that you would suggest for investment? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Linda on October 09, 2014
Q: CPG has been on a steady decline for the last two weeks. Right now it is sitting at $37.28, which is at the 52 week low.

I know you do not have CPG in your portfolio, but I am wondering if you can shed some light? Is CPG reflecting the movement withing the sector, or is this a sign of other more alarming issues?
Read Answer Asked by Patricia on October 09, 2014
Q: Just an observation on the selling of these shares. I noted that HLP.UN buyout is set to occur in the new year. I liked this as it puts capital gains tax off for a full year. Considering that late date for shareholder approval on CFN (Nov.3 I think?) this might likewise happen in new year. Considering the dividend on these stocks I have allowed myself to borrow against future sale to buy stocks I like today.
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on October 09, 2014
Q: Another AVO

I bailed out wen it hit $14, unfortunately the bottom. I am used to these type of drops because I have had drug stocks that do that on a regular basis when they do not get to phase 2. Sino forest, which I held a few years ago, I rode all the way down to 0. I've learned over time, the market knows best if a stock is under performing. People closest to it know it best and they are selling it. I will cut my losses if it gets 10% below my purchase fee or if it has risen a lot and starts to lose momentum. What is your opinion?
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 09, 2014
Q: You recently touted United Technologies (UTX) as having good growth potential. I currently own General Electric (GE) and have long wondered which of the two has the best long term growth potential. UTX has come down a lot more than GE in the past few months. Is this a time to swap companies? I don't require either stock for income.

Thanks for the insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 09, 2014
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