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Q: I purchased GC in 2015 and am currently down 27%. It's rated B in your rankings. The stock price is down to at best sideways, it does not pay a dividend. Not a lot of positives to say.

!)Would you hold it given where it is and the outlook.
2)If not, what would you replace it with that won't be 'dead' money?

I currently own all 3 of your portfolios.

Thanks

Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on February 16, 2016
Q: I sold my Teck, unfortunatly in an RRSP, and am watching it closely in order to buy back in if it turns. I noticed today that was a big jump of over 25 per cent in the stock price. I also noticed that a number of analysts had raised their projections on Teck and that at least some of them commented on the debt that Teck carries and said that they think it can pull it off, thus the reason for the more positive projections. Would these ananalysts alone be enough to give this kind of boost? Or, has something else changed?
thanks as always for the great work
Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 15, 2016
Q: I've seen that you sometimes post questions to fellow readers and I'm wondering if you'd mind my asking if anyone can help me with a problem. I've tried saving TD webroker confirmations to keep for income tax purposes, and all I get is blank pages. I haven't tried printing them, since that would defeat the whole purpose of paperless documentation. Has anyone been able to do this? My computer is a Mac. I realize you may feel this is an inappropriate forum for this query and choose not to post it, but if you do post it, my sincere thanks!
Read Answer Asked by M.S. on February 15, 2016
Q: Paul asked a question about a site for U.S. Dividend Aristocrats. This is the only one I know of: www.dripinvesting.org/tools/tools.asp
Read Answer Asked by Craig on February 15, 2016
Q: Dear sirs,

Loking for your insights on the price movement of PPY, noting its weakness on a day where most oil/gas equities are moving higher.

Thanks,
Brad
Read Answer Asked by Brad on February 15, 2016
Q: Question 1: Peter will you publish your article on US covered calls on this site (my experience says lower volatility means better premiums)?
Question 2: Did you ever remove Boyd Group (BYD.UN) from one of your portfolios.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on February 15, 2016
Q: What do you think about BA? With recent drop, do you think is time to buy?
Read Answer Asked by Calin on February 15, 2016
Q: Hi Peter and team!! Happy family day weekend! My advisor has suggested investing in Algonquin Power Convertible Bonds. To tell you the truth, I never quite know whether these are a good deal or not. Here's the terms: This is a 10 year 5% convertible bond, where only 1/3 of the bond's face value is due on closing Mar1/16. The instalment receipt priced at 33.30 per 100 will earn 15% until the second instalment is due 15-90 days after approval is granted for their acquisition of the Empire District Electric Company. Interest is paid quarterly and the bonds are convertible at $10.60/ common share of Algonquin Power. This is for my RRSP. What do you think ? Is this a good investment ? Any caveats? Regards and thank you, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on February 15, 2016
Q: On February 9,2016 Allan responded to Mike's search for dividend aristocrats. He gave the following site www.dividendgrowthinvestingandretirement.com/Canadian-dividend-all-star-list. Thank you very much Allan! This site will be extremely useful to me.
Has anyone found a similar site for U.S. stocks? I have tried playing around with that site's name but to no avail.
Many Thanks

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on February 15, 2016
Q: Peter,

Do you think the management team at PHM is competent enough to run a public company?

After listening to the latest earnings call, they can’t forecast the simplest of financial metrics namely revenue growth or gross margins. How can they run a company without this basic awareness of what is going on?

Thanks
John
Read Answer Asked by John on February 15, 2016
Q: Good Morning
I realize that in order to claim a capital loss you have to wait for 30 days before repurchasing the security.Can you still claim a capital loss if you purchase a call option of the said security after you sold it ?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 15, 2016
Q: Any further comments on Teck after its 25% increase on Friday (on huge volume) ? While coal seems to have no future, and copper and zinc seem still to be in the doldrums, should we now treat this company as an oil play due to Fort Hills ? Do you think the share price has bottomed ?
Read Answer Asked by Don on February 15, 2016
Q: I have full positions in CSU,SYZ,ESL,DSG. Thinking of selling DSG and buying Kinaxis or Open Text. Are you okay with this sale and which would you prefer, KXS or OT and why. Thanks for your guidance, Jerry.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on February 15, 2016
Q: looking to hold these companies for long term and let the drip takes its course is this an ok strategy
Read Answer Asked by Cliff on February 12, 2016
Q: Hello Peter and Team,

Should the news below be of concern, or does it represent a good entry point for AQN, since it's down today? I was considering AQN for my TFSA, since I have some new cash to deploy since the 'merger' of CDV. Or would you say that AQN isn't enough of a "grower" for a TFSA?

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of The Empire District Electric Company ("Empire" or the "Company") (NYSE: EDE) to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX: AQN). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Empire will receive only $34.00 for each share of Empire that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857.

To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC206 Covington St.Madisonville, LA 70447

As always, thanks for your valuable insight.

Read Answer Asked by Jerry on February 12, 2016
Q: I assume that Vermilion trade more in line with Brent crude than WTI. Can you tell me whether the Brent contract trade different hours through the day than WTI, like the hours of the London Stock Exchange. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by wendy on February 12, 2016
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