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Q: Do Vanguard ETF's actually own the shares in their ETF's or is it some derivative that they use? If they don't own the shares, what risk does this present? I seem to recall that there was a difference between Blackrock and Vanguard in this regard. Is that true?

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Read Answer Asked by Maria on May 31, 2016

• Delphi Energy Corp. (DEE)
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Q: would you please give me your thoughts on delphi.

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Read Answer Asked by Ron on May 31, 2016

Q: I know you do not cover US stocks, but do you have any comments on the payout ratio of Royal Dutch Shell, and is it sustainable. At 7.5% Dividend, it looks attractive in an income portfolio.

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Read Answer Asked by Darcy on May 31, 2016

• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC)
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Q: I am surprised that the Intact share price has been going up, despite the (presumably) large claims it will have to pay due to the Alberta fires. In fact, it is now at the same level as it was before the fire broke out.

Any idea as to why the fire does not seem to have had any significant effect on the (current) share price? Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Gregory on May 31, 2016

• Photon Control Inc. (PHO)
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Q: Comments on Photon Control's Q1 results please.

I really like this small unique company. No debt and tons of cash which it seems to add to every quarter. I'm thinking about adding to it some more at these levels. One thing that has frustrated me; however, is the cash stock pile not doing much... just sitting there on their balance sheet.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Scott on May 31, 2016

• CES Energy Solutions Corp. (CEU)
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Q: could i please have your opinion on ceu going forward. They recently did an equity financing for 80mil.@ $3.Would this be seen as a positive for the company going forward as financial institutions take a stake in the company? looking at least 6 months out . Thanks Cal

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Read Answer Asked by cal on May 31, 2016

• BMO Dow Jones Industrial Average Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZDJ)
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Hedged To CAD Index ETF (ZQQ)
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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• Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (VUN)
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Q: Hi Peter & Co.

I currently own ZDJ, ZSP & ZQQ. Should I replace these with VUN?

Thanks,

Henry

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Read Answer Asked by Henry on May 31, 2016

• Dividend 15 Split Corp. Class A Shares (DFN)
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Q: what is your opinion of the stck DFN - dividend 15 split

Thank you for your opinion

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Read Answer Asked by Hanna on May 31, 2016

• Quarterhill Inc. (QTRH)
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Q: Could you please comment on $WIN, Wi-Lan. Is it a buy at current prices after such a large run up.

Thanks Valter.

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Read Answer Asked by Valter on May 31, 2016

• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ)
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Q: For an ETF investor with a small portfolio do you see any compelling reason to hold BOTH XIC and CDZ for the Canadian component? Or would one suffice? If so which would you prefer?

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Read Answer Asked by Josh on May 31, 2016

• RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (REI.UN)
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• Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (AP.UN)
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• InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust (IIP.UN)
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Q: I'm holding Allied Properties and RioCan REITs and they make up about 8% of my portfolio. I like the income but I'd also like some growth. Are there better alternatives in this space? What are your thoughts on the relative amount I've allocated to REITs?

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Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 31, 2016

• Parkit Enterprise Inc. (PKT)
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Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and 5i Team
Would you please share your updated opinion on PKT.

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Read Answer Asked by Conrad L on May 31, 2016

• Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)
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• Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)
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• Richmont Mines Inc. (RIC)
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Q: can you name your top 2-3 choices for gold?

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Read Answer Asked by Patricia on May 31, 2016

• High Liner Foods Incorporated (HLF)
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Q: Would you be a buyer of HLF today? I know you prefer CLR. I currently own PBH and wondered if HLF/CLR would be good addition or would Loblaw be a better choice.

Thanks
Dolores

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• Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (CUF.UN)
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Q: Please give me your thoughts on CUF.UN. How was the last quarter? Would you recommend buying here?

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Read Answer Asked by David on May 31, 2016

• Park Lawn Corporation (PLC)
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Q: I would appreciate your opinion on Park Lawn's most recent results.
Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Gregory on May 30, 2016

• Knight Therapeutics Inc. (GUD)
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• IMS Health Holdings Inc. (IMS)
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Q: If you could please comment on this U.S. company IMS Healthcare. I would greatly appreciate it. Can you classify it as tech or healthcare and how it compares to its historical data PE/PCF/PB and any other fundamental that is important to you. Would you still prefer GUD over this stock? My worry with GUD is that they do not use their cash and investors become irritated and fickle. I can benefit from IMS as it diversifies my portfolio a little more to the US.I am thinking of a 1 to 3 year hold minimum. Thank You

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Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on May 30, 2016

• Savaria Corporation (SIS)
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Q: Savaria is really moving up again today. Currently up 6.63% with above average volume. Any idea what is causing this?

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Read Answer Asked by Marc on May 30, 2016

Q: Hello Peter & Co,
I earlier asked about AEM, FNV and Central Fund of Canada which was not accepted by your system.
I would appreciate your comment on CEF.A
Antoine

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Read Answer Asked by Antoine on May 30, 2016

• Transcontinental Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (TCL.A)
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Q: Please give me your thoughts on TCL.A. Comment on last quarter. Would you recommend purchasing here?

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Read Answer Asked by David on May 30, 2016