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• Macro Enterprises Inc. (MCR)
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Q: Hi,
I've been holding MCR for quite awhile and am now at a 75% unrealized loss. Is there hope for this one if I continue to hold indefinitely? Or should I cut my losses.
It's a small position and I have a balanced portfolio.
Thanks,
Robert

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 08, 2016

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: Please name a favorite slow and steady value creator for each of the 10 sectors. I noted with interest the comment you made in your updated report on Magna. Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 08, 2016

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: Regarding historic P/E ratios etc.

http://financials.morningstar.com/valuation/price-ratio.html?t=XTSE:GUD

I don't know how to get to it through the menus. I just change the ticker symbol in the URL.

I hope it helps.

Nick

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Read Answer Asked by Nicholas on September 08, 2016

• iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
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Q: Why does FTB have such a large spread between the Actual MER (.50) and the Actual Management Expense ratio (.92)/ My financial planner is actively promoting it. I wonder if he gets some of the MER as an incentive therefore encouraging him to promote it. Its current yield is 3.4% wile CLF has a yield of 2.9% with an MER of .15 and .17. Do you have any comment on XBB, XSB, CLF, and FTB. Should I mirror the FTB portfolio of the five bond fund ETFs (CLF, XBB, PGL, ZEF, and ZHY) or buy FTB? I assume the yields are after the MER is taken.

Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Donald on September 08, 2016

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Q: I assume you get historical PE ratios from Bloomberg. Is there an easy way for me to access this info?

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Read Answer Asked by Kyle on September 07, 2016

• Alterra Power Corp. (AXY)
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Q: You sent out an email about a company that paid its first div unfortunatly it was deleted so would appreciate the company name

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Read Answer Asked by Ross on September 07, 2016

• Hudson's Bay Company (HBC)
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Q: What do you think of HBC recent earnings, would you consider a buy or should I pass on it?

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• Evertz Technologies Limited (ET)
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Q: What are your thoughts on ET earnings.

Thanks for the great service

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Read Answer Asked by Hector on September 07, 2016

• Global X Active Ultra-Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (HFR)
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Q: Is the dividend paid from this ETF Canadian eligible for tax purposes?

Thank you for providing this great service.

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 07, 2016

• Income Portfolio (Income)
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• Growth Portfolio (Growth)
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Q: Would it be possible to get the average return of all 3 portfolios combined?

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Read Answer Asked by roland on September 07, 2016

• Enbridge Inc. (ENB)
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Q: Hi team, I have in my RRSP ( balance portfolio) parkland fuel and trans Canada pipeline. Would Enbridge be too similar to add to my holdings?

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Read Answer Asked by Jacques on September 07, 2016

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: I am considering purchasing a $5000.00 5 year bond paying 5% per annum from Solar Share of Toronto. This bond is RSP eligible. Is this a reasonably safe fixed income investment? I have other blue chip stocks in my RSP. I will not need this money for many years.

Is there a tax efficient way to purchase the bond with existing RSP funds? I would like to avoid withdrawal fees from TD, the bank that holds the RSP.
Thanks, Brenda

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Read Answer Asked by Brenda on September 07, 2016

• Ravelin Properties REIT (SOT.UN)
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• Agellan Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (ACR.UN)
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Q: Would like your latest view on acr.un and sot.un.
Thank You.

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Read Answer Asked by howard on September 07, 2016

• Inter Pipeline Ltd. (IPL)
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Q: As a very long term holder of IPL, I would appreciate your take on the acquisition of NGL; particularly as it relates to the substantial increase in overall debt. Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 07, 2016

• Calavo Growers Inc. (CVGW)
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Q: Calavo Growers - bit of an obscure name but as a U.S. fresh foods provider (mainly avocados) with a good growth rate for sales, earnings and dividends, a good balance sheet and insiders owning over 10% I was wondering whether you'd have an opinion on this one. Thanks for your help!

Thanks for your service.

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on September 07, 2016

• Corsa Coal Corp. (CSO)
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Q: I have been following CSO due their ownership and met coal. I have heard some suggest that part of Teck's stock performance has been due to improving out look for met coal. What do you see as the prospects for CSO?

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 07, 2016

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Q: Can you please explain "rate reset preferreds" in simple language for us dummies. Having been burned in a preferred share ETF, that I thought was relatively safe, in the past, I'd like to know the risks and advantages.
Thanks, Len

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Read Answer Asked by Leonard on September 07, 2016

• Kelt Exploration Ltd. (KEL)
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Q: Kelt Exploration was just raised to an action buy list by one of the banks and have put a 12 month target of $ 8.00

What is your opinion on this raise in recommendation Would you add a position or buy something else

Thank you

Paul

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 07, 2016

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Q: A question about using currency ETFs to play an appreciation or depreciation of the Can. dollar against the U.S. dollar confused me. Would I not do better just holding the currency I thought would be stronger. Doesn't either ETF come with fees I could avoid by just holding the respective currency?

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Read Answer Asked by Kyle on September 07, 2016

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Q: Aritzia ( female fashion) is coming out with an IPO. The price is likely to be in the $15 range. Sadly, my only research comes from my 3 grand daughters who love the products. Can you give any sort of opinion on the company?
Thanks,
Philip

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Read Answer Asked by Philip on September 07, 2016