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Q: Hi Peter,

What do you think of Emera (with their purchase of Teco Energy). Would this Company be a good investment for a retired person to collect dividends with a little capital growth? I read on their web page that they are targeting 8% dividend growth through to 2019. Emera has a nice dividend yield of 4.52% at the moment. Hopefully this company would be a good sleep at night stock OR would you think that Fortis or Canadian Utilities would be a better choice.

Thanks, Charlie
Read Answer Asked by CHARLES LA on September 09, 2015
Q: Good Morning
In answering Andrew's question with resspect to MCB,on August 6th, 2015, you have stated:

"The cash can support the dividend for about five years."

Based on your above noted statement I felt that the dividend of MCB was safe and did not sell the stock.The end result is that I am substantially under water with respect to MCB (about 36%)

Can you please advise me whether to hold or sell this stock? What is your assessment with respect to the future of this company?
Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Terry on September 09, 2015
Q: Evertz's latest results seemed rather weak (down 15% in revenue)and its years growth lacklustre. Is it time to seek an alternative income stock and, if so, what might be your choice(s)? Thanks for the input.
Read Answer Asked by richard on September 09, 2015
Q: What are you concerns with Student Transportation? Would you suggest selling it in this market?
Many Thanks for your words of wisdom.
Read Answer Asked by Karyn on September 09, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & team, Would you pls. comment on today's Q1 earnings report? What rating would you give ET after this report?
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Silvia on September 09, 2015
Q: Your expert comment on ET's results & conference call today.What will be the impact on its share price going forward?.Appreciate your usual great views & services
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 09, 2015
Q: In part of your response to Graeme, earlier today, in regard to Concordia, you stated, "The equity deal allows current shareholders to sell and replace their shares with the financing (at a lower price)."

??????

Confused here.

As a current shareholder of CXR, how does this affect me? I am in for the long haul and have learned to live with the volatility, but I'm at a loss to know if anything needs to be done here.

Thanks for clearing this up, because everything is very muddy right now.

Thanks, as always, for your great service -- especially to those, like me, who are "challenged" when it comes to "investor-speak".



Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on September 08, 2015
Q: This is a different type of question.

With the recent mini-correction in the stock markets, what Canadian stocks do you still find repugnant and still want to avoid at all costs?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on September 08, 2015
Q: In March 2014 I purchased positions in the materials sector and all declined in value. They are G and CS, FM, and P with declines from 40% to 75%. The 4 positions now make up 2% of current portfolio. My gut tells me to sell and utilize losses, as no positive momentum for them in sight, nearer term, and overall weighting is very small. But first i would like your reasoned take/advice.....thanks....tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 08, 2015
Q: can you give me your opinion on this company please?
I am holding this stock that has dropped a lot. Should I continue to hold or take the loss?
Read Answer Asked by judith on September 08, 2015
Q: Hi team,

Can you please recommend few ETFs and/or stocks for a temporary hold of a quarter? The funds will be needed afterwards to purchase properties so capital preservation is a priority. Thanks, Jerry
Read Answer Asked by Yi on September 08, 2015
Q: Can you please recommed a ETF for international exposure bought in Canadian dollars?

Thanks Colette
Read Answer Asked by Colette on September 08, 2015
Q: Thinking about buying this stock for turn a round in the price of oil, looks to me like a lot of upside. Would you recommend buying this stock or would you recommend another similar stock.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on September 08, 2015
Q: If you held this stock would you sell it or hold it for the dividend income? Thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William J on September 08, 2015
Q: Good Morning, looking to buy one of these for yield as they look attractive price wise. But is the yield safe? Is it the usual 15% withholding tax? Your view on these companies and sector would be very appreciated.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Denis on September 08, 2015
Q: Good Afternoon Team,

According to the Globe and Mail site, BAM has a Trailing P/E of 7.82, but a forward P/E of 34.42. Could you please explain how a forward P/E can be so far removed from the trailing P/E? Who establishes the forward P/E - the company or analysts?

Thanks,
Richard
Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 08, 2015
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