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Q: The S&P Dow Jones Indices has just announced additions and deletions to the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices. For example, companies such as SUM has been added while companies such as DH, NFI, STN, WCP have been deleted. What does this mean? Do stock prices rise or fall on such changes?
Would index focussed fund manager purchases or sells also affect prices? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul W on September 16, 2013
Q: I am interested in your opinion on a penny stock (Digital Media - PN) that supplies the ability to process photo orders on line for the likes of Costco and now the Office Depot and Staples customers.  They have no debt, big name relationships, but have yet to turn a profit.

Read Answer Asked by Ray on September 16, 2013
Q: I am hearing good things about LNG in the near future. Could you talk a little about this (time frame)and the best way to play it? If the fall and winter seasons are generally good for the drillers, do we now have 2 catalysts for companies like PD? Do you like another driller going forward?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on September 16, 2013
Q: Hi Peter:
I have owned shares in SU, CNQ, CVE for awhile (over 2 years);
recently, Suncor has been outperforming the rest
I also noted that the volume of Su in NYSE has also been very active, one of the commentators at BNN said that street consensus is $ 42
Could I have your insight why SU is outperforming the rest and is the target of $ 42 is achievable in the short term of within 6 months ? thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on September 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and team.Am thinking of investing in CanElson (CDI).Would appreciate your opinion.Many thanks,JOSEPH.
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on September 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & Team,

Majic Formula Investing screener is picking up WTW in the US as a value pick. What do you think about this company in general and the Majic Formula Investing method of stock picking. They claim to have yielded good results over a long time frame but their holding period is one year
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on September 15, 2013
Q: Hi team, I don't know if this question will provide an answer so I'll give it a shot.
Mortgages- is it wise while rates are low (mine is 3.09 fixed 5 year term ) to put additional money on your mortgage to pay down the principal or would you be inclined to invest it elsewhere for a higher return? My thinking is to pay additional payments on a mortgage while rates are so low. Whats your take?
Cheers
Read Answer Asked by Seamus on September 15, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, Just wondering if you knew anything regarding the reason behind the 10%+ jump in EQI in the past week or so. Given where they plan to go in the next few years in terms of their growth, how do view the current valuation, and if I may ask one more, do you still think an acquisition is possible in the next 6-12 months? Thanks always!
Read Answer Asked by JAIME on September 15, 2013
Q: Please provide the reasons of DC.a and DRM decline? Buy, Sell or Hold advice?
Read Answer Asked by Bill on September 15, 2013
Q: I believe the direction and level of the US 10 year treasury bond yield is frequently used as a portfolio weightings benchmark. I recall the quant/strategist Peter Gibson (formerly CIBC and SCM) used to say he would shift weightings in stocks as this 10 year rate approached 3.75%. (do you know where he woks now by chance?). Stocks still seem to have the heaviest weightings but as treasuries have moved rapidly toward 3%, I was wondering what rate do you think a shift into a heavier fixed income weighting in a balanced portfolio should occur. Thanks for all you great work.
Read Answer Asked by Sue on September 15, 2013
Q: I am in the process on selling my TRP as part of a rebalancing. Do you recommend selling at the market price or the bid? For example I could sell small chunks at market or the total position at the bid. TRP must be widely held but I suppose a market price could be manipulated. How safe is the market price?
When buying do you guys tend to buy at the ask price or at the market?
My father told me he always bought/sold at market as he felt it was better to execute the purchase/sale rather than quibble about the price.
Thanks
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by James on September 15, 2013
Q: I don't know if you would be able to answer this question here..

We (myself and wife) have an operating company (software consultany) and a holding company ( transfer any savings and then invest ).

What are the benefits of adding my kids ( who are now around 19 ) as preferred share holders? Is there an article on canadianmoneysaver around this?
Read Answer Asked by S on September 15, 2013
Q: I am submitting this name for potential future report: Hammond Power Solutions (HPS.A). Thanks.

Bernard
Read Answer Asked by Bernard on September 15, 2013
Q: Do you know what companies constitute the NYSE Arca Gold Miners index?
Read Answer Asked by Frederick on September 15, 2013
Q: Hi Guys,
Great insights!
Would you feel comfortable putting all your money into the model portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by David on September 14, 2013
Q: I saw on BNN where one of the brokers thought that Nevada Copper (NCU) could double within a year. Your thoughts on this stock
Read Answer Asked by david on September 14, 2013
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