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Q: Hi Peter. I hold both ECI and BTB.un and both for income but hopeful for growth...
ECI recently closed $250 mil at 4.3% and this makes sense to me but the share price has weaken.
BTB.un has issues $20 mill of units which will offer a current rate of 9% . This seems like expensive financing. Am I missing something?
I feel like I should exit BTB.un and buy more ECI or like companies.
Appreciate your advices
John
Read Answer Asked by John on December 06, 2012
Q: Hi Peter, I am considering VIG and VYM for my RRSP. Long term, about 20% of my portfolio. Very close to retirement and I am favoring VYM. What do you think? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Karl on December 06, 2012
Q: Redknee symbol RKN
Hi Peter.
I was hoping you could comment on Redknee. They are going to acquire some assests from Nokia/Seimens and I read that they are getting them on the cheap.
Do you have an opinion on RKN ( the acquistion and their prospects).
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on December 06, 2012
Q: Hello - Would you be able to share some insight on Ivanplats (IVP)? Do feel the team can replicate some of their past successes?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 06, 2012
Q: Peter
What are your thoughts on SOY, Coxe and Rodgers have been playing up the Ag theme, is SOY a candidate in this space?
Thks Larry
Read Answer Asked by LARRY on December 06, 2012
Q: Hello and thanks in advance. I am a believer in gold and silver holdings but I am wondering what your opinion is of platinum?
Read Answer Asked by Jim on December 06, 2012
Q: I would like to purchase an ETF which holds U.S. blue chip companies. Are there any that you would recommend? Thanks ... Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on December 06, 2012
Q: I would appreciate some clarification about amount of gold exposure. In your answer to a previous question about gold you suggested always having some gold as a sort of insurance and I would like to follow that advice. Your suggested amount for now (22/Nov/12) was 10% or 15%. Would that be a percent of total portfolio (i.e including fixed income) or only of the equity/growth portion?
If one already owns a senior gold company would it be more prudent to add some gold bullion using a mutual fund or ETF, or would you still suggest sticking with more gold stocks?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by jane on December 05, 2012
Q: hello 5i:
thanks once again for an outstanding site. Like many of your followers, I am very happy thus far with your advice, and wish I'd taken it sooner and bought more of them. Now, my question. I have a little exposure, in my portfolio, to TRP and PPL. I would like to add a little more to this sector. Diversification is not paramount (I was thinking ENB), so what is your favourite pipeline pick? I couldn't really tell by researching the site and looking at previously asked questions.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 05, 2012
Q: I am a holder of NES. Do you like this gold company - should I keep it?
Read Answer Asked by patricia on December 05, 2012
Q: Hi Peter
I hold both TOT and FRC and was considering lightening my exposure to this sector. What is your opinion on these companies in both the Long and short term?

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Marty on December 05, 2012
Q: NRE, Namibia Rare Earths Inc showed up on the "Largest Percent Decreases" in shorts published in the G&M.with a 97% reduction.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/largest-tsx-percent-decreases-on-nov-30-2012/article5997779/

Do you know anything about this company, is it a good company to invest a little in.

Keep up the excellent work, Thanks PB
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 05, 2012
Q: Evertz Technologies ET
Peter, what is your thoughts - looks like a company that creates alot of value for shareholders. Great work, please keep it up - much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on December 05, 2012
Q: Peter,

A guest on BNN Market Call on Nov 23 suggested buying PSN as a tax loss selling candidate between Nov 23 and Dec 15. At that time the stock was 5+ and now it is even lower than 3.5 and it keeps sliding. The worst part is that the analysts who downgraded the stock after the earnings report came out, have cut their targets to half from their earlier rating (BNS downgraded it to $11 and now to $5). From the earnings date till now there is only a class action suit against the company and nothing else. Also globe and mail in their article had some favorable comments. What do you see from all this? Would you favour a buy, hold or sell at these prices?
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on December 05, 2012
Q: BNN reported the takeover of Primaris this AM. The stock has responded. What is your opinion Peter, re this situation now. Should one hold on for further upside?
Thank you, Phyl in BC
Read Answer Asked by Phyllis on December 05, 2012
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