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Q: Good morning,General tax question.Bought US shares in 2012 at exchange rate of 1.0008 and sold in 2014 at rate of the day of 1.1074. Do I adjust the cost at rate of day and sales price at rate of day before calculating gain/loss or calculate gain/loss and convert that figure only at rate of day of sale?
Makes a big difference! Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Denis on April 16, 2015
Q: I have never used stop losses but with big gains in stocks like CSU and T wonder if I should start using on the stocks held in my TD Waterhouse account.
Thanks for your opinion
Read Answer Asked by Lesley on April 16, 2015
Q: I would appreciate your thoughts on the 60% sale of Hydro One announced this morning, with an initial public equity offering of 15%. Would this be worthwhile as part of a portfolio's utility sector? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul W on April 16, 2015
Q: Could you please explain how the share offering might affect the price of pli. Would it be a good time to purchase this stock, close to $2.60? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by A on April 16, 2015
Q: Any comments on the impacts on DHX on the Chorus deal with Disney.
Thanks
Chris
Read Answer Asked by Chris on April 16, 2015
Q: Hello Peter,
I friend of mine recently recommended DGS. With a yield of over 13% and having paid this dividend since 2007 would this be a good stock to own. Thank you for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on April 16, 2015
Q: Great service! Just a thought, I know your Coverage Summary is crowded, but it would be good to see where the company falls within your Portfolios. In other words, create a heading called Portfolio and in the company's corresponding cell, put the Portfolio name in which it resides.
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on April 16, 2015
Q: Do you think the new carbon pricing plan will affect Trimac transportation? I do not know much too much about how other jurisdictions impose this structure on transportation companies.
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on April 16, 2015
Q: Peter and team:
I have watched this one from the sidelines for some time now. It is currently on a bit of a roll. Your last comment on CCO was back in Feb. Is there anything driving the current upward trend, and What are your thoughts on this stock as a 5 year+ investment? Is the 800 mil. potential back tax a real issue?

Thanks
Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on April 16, 2015
Q: I'm looking at the debentures. I thought I read that the new issue will be added to last years debentures, is it just one debenture - CSU.DB? The way this is structured with the 5 year notice, if notice is given, would the principal be paid back at 100 after 5 years, I don't fully understand the may redeem "at a price equal to the principal thereof and accrued and unpaid interest.....". Would interest rate increases move the price of the debenture down a lot because it is 2040? Would this be good to buy right here at $122 with the intention of holding for 5-10 years and then selling?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on April 16, 2015
Q: Just curious if you had any insights to AcuityAds, I see there raising some money but as I write this no detail in regards to pricing and size of the offer have been given. Thanks for your input,
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on April 16, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, Over the next couple months I'll be building a $100K+ portfolio split between my trading acct and $35K TFSA. I wish to choose about 20 positions (across 5 sectors) using picks from the Growth and Model portfolios. My time frame is 5+ years. With this goal in mind, are there 5 or 6 stocks you would suggest directing specifically toward the TFSA? And why? Many thx.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on April 16, 2015
Q: bought Dis at 42 many years ago. It's less than 3 percent of my portfolio in cdn$. With the new Star Wars coming out, would you let it ride or sell? Isn't as cheap as it once was but I think the earnings potential is there. Thx
Read Answer Asked by Dan on April 16, 2015
Q: A Toronto Star article on Teachers Pension Plan investment successes mentioned that they invested in XPO, a USA stock. Would you recommend buying this now for a growth holding?
Read Answer Asked by Helen on April 16, 2015
Q: Good evening Peter,

Could you let me know what Canadian Reit has shown a combination of the largest capital appreciation and distribution growth over the past 10 years.

Any additional thoughts in general, investing in Canadian Reits at this time for Growth and income.

Thanks Peter...

Read Answer Asked by Gordon on April 16, 2015
Q: As a shareholder in National Oilwell Varco (NOV.us) , I received shares when NOV spun off Now Inc (DNOW.us). Shares in DNOW are worth significantly less than now. Is DNOW worth keeping?
Adam
Read Answer Asked by Adam on April 16, 2015
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