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Q: April 11/17 ? asked by Terry re large block
trading:
'Dark pools' are private networks which do not have to report trades to the consolidated volume till after completion. In the US, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Citibank and others have them and apparently account for as much as 40% of the volume. What is the situation re 'dark pools' in Canada? Also, what is the situation with TSE trades reported as 'anonymous' broker?

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Read Answer Asked by Russ on April 13, 2017

• Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (ITP $40.48)
  • $40.48 Cap: $2.39B
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Q: I currently hold ITP which is a consumer staple non durable stock in a non registered account
Is this a hold, add,or sell?
If not a hold or sell,would you recommend some better companies in the sector that pay a dividend and have more potential?
Thanks
Peter

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 13, 2017

• Metanor Resources Inc. (MTO $0.58)
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Q: Hi Team,

Your views on MTO considering private placement to Sprott and equity participation by Kirkland Gold.
The shares are getting consolidated 10:1 from Thursday

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Ravi on April 13, 2017

• Chesswood Group Limited (CHW $0.90)
  • $0.90 Cap: $18M
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Q: HiYa, I have done very well on CHW since starting to buy in November, and actually going overweight. I have recently liquidated to an underweight position. I would love to buy this stock back on the guess that it goes to 15 or 16 bucks?

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Read Answer Asked by Alan on April 13, 2017

• Tricon Residential Inc. (TCN $15.34)
  • $15.34 P/E (TTM): 28.0X Cap: $4.50B
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Q: Hi Peter, can you please provide your views and long term prospects for this co. Are the div safe.thanks. Alnoor

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Read Answer Asked by Alnoor on April 13, 2017

• Fortis Inc. (FTS $68.79)
  • $68.79 P/E (TTM): 20.78X Cap: $34.50B
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• Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $35.65)
  • $35.65 Cap: $23.46B
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• Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN $8.14)
  • $8.14 Cap: $6.25B
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• Capital Power Corporation (CPX $56.51)
  • $56.51 P/E (TTM): 12.1X Cap: $7.87B
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Q: Thoughts on the CPX offering @ $24.75? I am looking to replace my XBB shares in my RIF for some extra income ( 6.3% vs 2.7% ) or any other ideas?

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Read Answer Asked by Ted on April 13, 2017

• Magna International Inc. (MG $57.05)
  • $57.05 P/E (TTM): 10.41X Cap: $16.35B
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• Exco Technologies Limited (XTC $6.65)
  • $6.65 P/E (TTM): 9.64X Cap: $256M
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Q: Consideting adding a full position split between MG and XTC as my industrial sector allocation. Your thoughts! They look too cheap to pass up on.

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Read Answer Asked by Nino on April 13, 2017

• BlackBerry Limited (BB $4.95)
  • $4.95 Cap: $2.95B
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Q: Do you think more up side for BB going forward? Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Hue on April 13, 2017

• Exchange Income Corporation (EIF $65.99)
  • $65.99 P/E (TTM): 26.83X Cap: $3.38B
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Q: Hello, If the short position is still as it was a few weeks ago, do you think managers will close their position? Another ex dividend is approaching and earnings release about a month away. I'd like to buy this on the way up.
Regards Alan

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Read Answer Asked by Alan on April 13, 2017

• TIO Networks Corp (TNC $3.33)
  • $3.33 P/E (TTM): 65.3X
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Q: I still have TNC shares. Do you know when the payout will take place? If it's soon, I'll wait. If not, I'll sell and redeploy funds elsewhere?

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Read Answer Asked on April 13, 2017

• Trevali Mining Corporation (TV $0.21)
  • $0.21 Cap: $20M
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Q: Just a comment. 220.5m shares of TV was recently underwritten @ $1.20.Support maybe coming soon

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 13, 2017

• Stars Group Inc. (The) (TSGI $37.49)
  • $37.49 Cap: $6.60B
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Q: Could you shed any light on the most recent insider trading issue.
Do you expect a big hit? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Gary on April 13, 2017

• Royal Bank of Canada (RY $177.48)
  • $177.48 P/E (TTM): 19.19X Cap: $250.16B
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• Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $100.09)
  • $100.09 P/E (TTM): 10.24X Cap: $172.40B
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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $76.53)
  • $76.53 P/E (TTM): 16.04X Cap: $95.32B
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• BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (ZWB $20.81)
  • $20.81 P/E (TTM): 12.51X
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Q: do you think this is a good time to buy a bank stock or the ETF. for a long term hold? could you list your top 3 Cdn banks? thanks Jack

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Read Answer Asked by Jack on April 13, 2017

• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD $13.43)
  • $13.43 P/E (TTM): 22.92X Cap: $1.04B
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• BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF (ZPR $11.81)
  • $11.81 P/E (TTM): 11.07X Cap: $1.42B
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Q: What are the pros and cons of these two ETFs? Looking forward, which of the 2 do you believe has the best price appreciation potential? Are there better ways to get exposure to preferreds? Please explain. Thanks so much for the guidance.

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Read Answer Asked by Les on April 13, 2017

• Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXT $71.03)
  • $71.03 Cap: $4.16B
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Q: Would you have any issues with these swap based etfs?
Should I have any concerns?
if the other party were to have issues?

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Read Answer Asked by ian on April 13, 2017

• DHX Media Ltd. Common and Variable Voting Shares (DHX)
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Q: Do you think Wildbrain's association with Youtube will be a catalyst in increasing viewership and hence increase revenue for DHX? Perhaps it's time to jump in?

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Read Answer Asked by Ford on April 13, 2017

• Pivot Technology Solutions Inc. (PTG $2.60)
  • $2.60 P/E (TTM): 3.14X Cap: $99M
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Q: What is your evaluation and outlook for pivot. I am looking to add to my RRIF account to provide dividend income and eventually capital appreciation. Can you give me the payout ratio and in your view is the dividend sustainable in that it is currently paying 9% dividend. The 52 week low was mar. 23rd at $1.35. Thanks Tom

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Read Answer Asked by tom on April 13, 2017

• Whitecap Resources Inc. (WCP $10.31)
  • $10.31 P/E (TTM): 7.06X Cap: $6.05B
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• Sienna Senior Living Inc. (SIA $17.92)
  • $17.92 P/E (TTM): 42.67X Cap: $1.65B
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• Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CHP.UN $14.19)
  • $14.19 Cap: $10.27B
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Q: I hold WCP and CHP.UN (and have for a few years)and looking to replace one or both for SIA.
Of course they are different sectors however I am looking for best choice for future growth and safety of dividend.Held in non registered account.
Thanks
Peter

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 13, 2017

• iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO $18.51)
  • $18.51 Cap: $794M
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• iShares High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF (XQB $18.94)
  • $18.94 Cap: $475M
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Q: Hi, would the etf (CXF) be a significant diversifier in the canadian portion of an income portfolio that currently includes XQB and CBO? How would you rate the risk of that etf? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Bernard on April 13, 2017

• Exchange Income Corporation (EIF $65.99)
  • $65.99 P/E (TTM): 26.83X Cap: $3.38B
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• Evertz Technologies Limited (ET $12.02)
  • $12.02 P/E (TTM): 15.41X Cap: $910M
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• Crius Energy Trust (KWH.UN $8.80)
  • $8.80 Cap: $498M
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Q: Hello 5i:
I wish to do a little consolidating in the portfolio. Could you rank the stocks above, from a total return point of view. Obviously, the dividend is important, as is dividend growth.
as always, thanks
Paul L

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on April 13, 2017