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Q: Hi Peter and company,
What is the best way for an individual investor to get analyst price targets of stocks of Canadian companies?
Read Answer Asked by Linda on July 29, 2013
Q: Hi to everyone at 5i

I have been purchasing PNE for my TFSA primarily because it is managed by same team from Bonterra whom I consider to be outstanding. As well, the acquisition of Skope Energy assets through a CCAA arrangement appears to be a great deal for the company.

However, unlike BNE, PNE has issued a lot equity. Do you have any thoughts on Pine Cliff?

Thanks very much
Read Answer Asked by Brad on July 29, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on Everbank, EVER. Is it a good long term buy at current prices?
Read Answer Asked by Graham on July 29, 2013
Q: Hi 5i,

Your thoughts on Accord Financial. No research coverage from what i can see, but what are your views of the business model and potential for this company/stock? Do you like the business, is it cheap from your POV?
Read Answer Asked by Sasha on July 29, 2013
Q: To hold more Cdn ETFs in my accounts, I would like to sell BIN (non taxable acct) and replace it with HXT in my taxable account. Does this make sense? I have a small gain on BIN and want to gradually move away from individual stock picking having been retired for over 10 years.
Thanks Guys
Read Answer Asked by Warren on July 29, 2013
Q: If I were to add an oil stock, which would you think has the most upsaide RRX or MMT?
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on July 29, 2013
Q: I originally hold 1200 shares of Dundee Corp (DC.a)in my TFSA and RRSP accounts. Now, equal number of DRM shares are given to my accounts. Please advise buy/sell/hold both or either DC.a and DRM ?
Read Answer Asked by Bill on July 29, 2013
Q: Hi peter, its been a while but what do you think of mdc partners symbol mdz.a, would you buy it at this price
Read Answer Asked by david on July 29, 2013
Q: Peter and Team,

I'd love to get your take on Painted Pony (PPY). This continues to look good to me and their recent well results seemed ok. Any thoughts on this one? I have held it a while (two-to-three years, can't remember without looking at my trading diary) and continue to think its got decent fundamentals and real value as a take-over target.

Thanks for the great service!

Marc
Read Answer Asked by Marc on July 29, 2013
Q: HWD - Hardwood Distribution has been in a lull and would appreciate your comments about the potential of this stock. Your service is outstanding.
Lorraine
Read Answer Asked by Dr Lorraine on July 29, 2013
Q: ISV or Information Services Corp. Could you please comment?

Cordially,

Dave (Nicholson)
Read Answer Asked by David on July 29, 2013
Q: I just want to add my two cents on US dollar registered accounts at TD Waterhouse.My information may be a bit out of date as I transferred my accounts to another broker a few months ago. This issue was a major reason.
TD began to promise a US dollar account for RRSP's, RRIF's etc several years ago when the restriction on foreign content was removed by the Federal government. I regularly checked back with them but the answer was still the same.... it was "under consideration". If you read on I think you can get a good idea of the reason.
TD make a 3% spread on their foreign exchange. .. i.e. if you bought 100 GM and sold 200 F today with each trade grossing about $3,500US they would take about $210 ( 3% of $7,000) in addition to the commission on both trades. It is true that they came up with the convoluted scheme of matching buys and sells on the same day and applying one rate to the trades. Nevertheless they are still hitting us for 1.5% on a transaction which has absolutely no risk to them. Also if you have to go the desk for this "service" they will charge $29.99 commission instead of $9.99 if you do it yourself.More than this all the dividends and interest which accrue on your US holdings are clipped for this 1.5% or more.
I have heard recently that they are implementing a charge of $2 for each letter mailed out to clients. This would include trade confirmations and monthly statements. Life for TD clients is becoming very expensive!!!
Read Answer Asked by michael on July 29, 2013
Q: I am thinking about taking a position in BDI or HNL. Which company do you think is a better long term investment(3 to 5 years)
Read Answer Asked by Ken on July 29, 2013
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