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Q: Since there is lots of talk about dividends, I have a question...what is the hype about dividends, I've researched this and found that on ex-dividend date the stock value drops about the same as the dividend itself, so isn't like taking the money from your left pocket and putting it in the right pocket?
I do understand if a person is retired and needs money regularly to survive, it is a good way, and there is also a tax benefit is those cases, but is it worth it otherwise?
Keep up the great work team!
Read Answer Asked by Alain on October 23, 2013
Q: Please comment on NCR- Neptune thank you alan w.
Read Answer Asked by Alan W. on October 23, 2013
Q: I own a company called adept technology(robotics) since it was 3.80 , it has huge swings on any given day with little info available, can you give me some info on this one.would you buy it. thanks dave
Read Answer Asked by david on October 23, 2013
Q: Hi Guys! Regarding ex-dividend dates. Do you not have to buy the stock 3 days before the ex-dividend date because it takes 3 days to settle?
Read Answer Asked by Keith on October 23, 2013
Q: Hello Peter and 5i Team,
Can you comment on SAS, it looks relatively cheap with PE @ 5-6 and a positive EPS. I currently hold 10k shares and thinkin about increasing my positon at this price and hold until the sector inproves. Any commens or concerns would be appreciated.
thanks,
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 23, 2013
Q: Based on BOC further delay increasing interest rates...how do you feel about good quality REITS for the next 12 months(few names)...what other key sector/name would benefit ...growth...Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on October 23, 2013
Q: ajx A question was last asked about this company back in August- any changes in your thinking since then.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on October 23, 2013
Q: What do you think about Monday's news re NCR teaming up with GuestLogix (v.GXI) for travel-related retail payment solutions?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on October 23, 2013
Q: Market Question - every morning on the news it says "Dow and S&P futures" are up or down. What are futures? How are they calculated? and are they of any importance? Does the TSX have futures?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on October 23, 2013
Q: hi peter & 5i team if this was your money which would you buy Bellatrix or etf powershres buyback. thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ed on October 23, 2013
Q: hi folks,have watched 5NPlus vnp/t go from $2 to now broke $3,reported profit last two Q's,to risky or have they turned corner? thanks as always,jb
Read Answer Asked by John on October 23, 2013
Q: Hi I have held Bonivista for over a year with a decline of $3 per share, would it be wise to consider switching into the Bellatrex offering at $8.
Thanks very much
dick
Read Answer Asked by dick on October 23, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and gang,
I have noticed over time there does not appear to be an easy way to remove old, delisted or defunct firms from one's portfolio in most investment company accounts. Is there anybody out there performing this function?There would appear to be an opportunity for a non-profit to accept them and a donation for transfer out of an investor's account. this could clean up records, provide non-profits with a cash stream and simplify gains and loss declarations.

David
Read Answer Asked by david on October 23, 2013
Q: When evaluating your monthly Summary Reports, can you please clarify the difference between the "2013 P&L" and "Total P&L" values. Many thx.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on October 22, 2013
Q: With oil prices declining and some expecting even biggger declines in oil prices
would this be a good time to short oil and/or to sell off some oil companies?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on October 22, 2013
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