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Q: Gentlemen, in your latest Company Report regarding CSU you state that the Debt/Equity "Value" is 0.86. I am assuming this is based on CSU's Third Quarter ended September 30, 2016 report. My understanding is that Debt/Equity "Ratio" at that point in time was 3.36.
Are you using Value to mean Ratio or are these two different factors. In either case (yes or no) how did you arrive at your value of .086. My understanding is that a ratio of 3.36 is a very red flag.

I used this for my math: Total Liabilities = 1,425,952 Shareholder's Equity = 457,509

Thank you very much,
David Brandon
Read Answer Asked by David on March 02, 2017
Q: I am negative on MDA but not greatly so. MDA represents 2.3% weighting in my portfolio. I have owned MDA for years - likely from when you first reported on the stock so I guess you might call me a patient investor.

I believe you are against averaging down and you seem to be suggesting a share issue is likely. Right now MDA seems to be yielding 2.25%. Three questions...
1) Looking into your crystal ball do you think the dividend is safe?
2) Do you think the probability of the share dilution is priced into the current share price?
3) I am thinking of buying more shares now to increase my weighting to 3.3%. Should I wait until the new shares are issued?
Thanks
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on March 02, 2017
Q: Hello, there - I currently own all the names in the Balanced Equity portfolio and a full position in Shopify. I will be adding a little bit of new money into my portfolio this month and am looking to either purchase another full position or 2 half positions. What would be your first and second top ideas with a growth tilt (excluding names from the BE portfolio and Shopify). Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 02, 2017
Q: After the close today a legal firm put out a warning that Tricon had not paid a fair price for their latest acquisition. Would these pertain to tricon or more to do with the management of the company that they acquired? How can this be unfair, don't the share holders have to vote on the deal for it to go through?
Read Answer Asked by Geoff on March 02, 2017
Q: These are the only 2 stocks I own in roughly equal portions of $41,000.00 each in my TFSA.
I am looking at selling equal amounts of each stock to buy another equally weighted stock.
I prefer small caps with a 5%+ yield and good growth potential for long term hold. DRIP if possible.
Would you name 3 stocks which you think may be suitable. Thanks
Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on March 02, 2017
Q: In my well diversified portfolio, these are losers. I do not need the cash. Which in your view are not worth holding? I am content to hold on for any possible turnaround.
Read Answer Asked by Harold on March 01, 2017
Q: Peter, I have a sector balanced portfolio which is doing very well thanks to 5i.
In energy, I have considerable losses which are as follows:

TOU down 34% today’s value 60K
PEY down 26% today’s value 8K
VET down 11% today’s value 10K
PPY down 14% today’s value 14K
WCP down 2% today’s value 30K

My holdings in PKI are up over 55% and exceed the total value of the energy producing companies above.

Since my sector allocation is appropriate, would you suggest making any changes?
Read Answer Asked by Neil on March 01, 2017
Q: I wonder if you had a chance to listen to the conference call and if it added anything to your assessment of the company? I think the current share price ($3.40-3.50) is not necessarily a screaming bargain but if they execute well, then they ought to see significant share price appreciation over the course of the next few years. The company seems to be in the right place and the growth opportunities seem quite substantial.
Read Answer Asked by Murray on March 01, 2017
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