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Q: I know you focus on Canadian stocks but alot of BNN guests are suggesting that it might be the time to look at European stocks. Do you have any opinion on DB that looks to be moving off its low.
Read Answer Asked by wendy on February 17, 2015
Q: Good morning,

Can you give me your update on Canso Credit for holding in an RRSP.

The stock has been performing well for quite some time (flying under the radar screens). It appears to have a very low valuation with a decent yield.

What are the prospects for continue growth?
How safe is the yield? What is the payout ratio?

Would you reccommend purchase at this level?

Thanks
Thomas
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 17, 2015
Q: I need some agriculture in my portfolio and recently added a small position in Tyson Foods. The etf, MOO.us looks interesting to me as it has the companies I would like to own like Mosaic, POT and Agrium. Is this a good one to own? Is there a similar Canadian ETF which is not strictly Canadian.
Read Answer Asked by Barry on February 17, 2015
Q: I would appreciate some guidance in raising my fixed income from five to fifteen percent. I am looking at HYB.US which pays a healthy 8.5%. How safe is this and could you rank the following in terms of dividend and then share price appreciation safety, as well - XTR (5.8%), XHY (6.02%), XSB (2.56%), XHB (4.54%)and CB0 (4.5%).
My primary motive is to transition from too much cash to a capital-protected group.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on February 17, 2015
Q: I own XLK and PSCT for exposure to us tech stocks. Are there any etfs for small cap and large cap Canadian stocks. My experience with individual Canadian small caps has not been great. I own sio and Vxs. They both are down.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by satish on February 17, 2015
Q: I have a small position in celestica and with hitting a new high on Friday I am thinking of adding to a 3 percent position. Cisco earnings were good and that should help lift celestica stock. Also would you consider it a good takeover candidate in the future for a bigger US tech company?
Read Answer Asked by Helen on February 17, 2015
Q: Hi Team,

I know you're not keen on IPOs (nor am I). I was just wondering what you think about the potential of Cara Operations going forward with a public listing. It seems like it has a lot of recognizable brands and could be interesting in future. Do you have any advice on how to track this and what to look for as a potential entry point?

Thank you. Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 17, 2015
Q: Currently, I am holding 3% of healthcare stocks. I would like to increase my holding and buy SLXP. Your comment on this stock is appreciated. Many thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Rita on February 17, 2015
Q: I am currently working on ensuring that my portfolio is balanced in terms of asset allocation. This exercise is revealing to me that I have no coverage in healthcare and seniors' services. When I look at the companies you've rated I don't see any in this sector that have a 5i rating of B- or better. Are there any?
Read Answer Asked by Neil on February 17, 2015
Q: My only REIT - AP.UN - seems to have gone into hibernation, from being the top performing REIT for the past few years (highest combined return) to seemingly losing all momentum.

I am looking at flipping it for HR.UN that has a larger market cap $6.7 billion vs. $3.0 billion, higher yield 5.6% vs. 3.8% and more positive overall TA numbers for the short and long term prospects.

Do you endorse this switch?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on February 17, 2015
Q: Morning ...I read a report where the gas storage tanks in Oklahoma are expected to be full by May/June ... would you expect this recent bottoming out of oil prices within the last two weeks to be superficial ?? Are we looking at a slump when there is no longer any room to store the gas? Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on February 17, 2015
Q: Could you please update your views on bvd.un? Anything changed?
Read Answer Asked by Alain on February 17, 2015
Q: Could you tell me when QST issues their next quarterly report, and what are the expectations. What do you think of the risk-reward on this stock at this point. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Noel on February 17, 2015
Q: I have sold some of my shares in CSU to bring down my allocation from 10% ( thanks to you by the way)
I now have enough cash to buy a new company with a 5% allocation in my RRSP. I'm thinking of VNR, ZRE or AW.UN.
At this moment which one would you purchase?
My RRSP is not quite your Income Portfolio but close.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by John on February 17, 2015
Q: RME has been beaten up pretty badly over the past year. At today's level and in view of the company's financial health (in particular, the sustainability of the dividend) and future prospects would you consider this an attractive entry point for a 2-3 year hold?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on February 17, 2015
Q: AVL has been recovering on high volume. Has there been any significant development that would indicate a sustainable turnaround?
Appreciate your valuable service. Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 17, 2015
Q: I have held Baytex and Crescent Point for a number of years and have taken a hit with the drop in oil price. Are these worth hanging on to, or should I sell and switch to Whitecap or something else. I am interested in capital gain, ax well as dividends. Thank you. Bob H
Read Answer Asked by Bob on February 17, 2015
Q: Hi Peter I wish to keep 30% of my portfolio in non-Equities. What, and how much do you advise? ( no race horses please)-JP What happened to your bond, portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by James on February 17, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & Co,
In one of my previous questions, I had asked which of BIN or MAL to replace CHE.UN in the Industrials sector (6.0% of portfolio); your answer was to add BIN because the exposure to the sector could be increased. Fine!
My portfolio also holds CNR, BIP.UN and STN; they fall on the larger "industrials" umbrella. With these holdings, my exposure is at 12.4% (vs 9% in the TSX).
Would this clarification change your answer?
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on February 17, 2015
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