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Q: Melcor Developments (MRD) has a very long and distinguished reputation as a reliable and profitable developer and property manager based in Edmonton, Alberta. In 2013, MRD spun off some of its properties into Melcor REIT (MR.UN). The Reit’s stock price suffered a dramatic decline in 2015 from $10 to $7. Presumably this was due to “Alberta phobia” on Bay Street. However, the 2015 financial statements showed a 50% increase in net income. Debt remains around 55% of book value and the monthly distributions continue unaffected at a very sustainable 80% of net profits, for a current yield of 8.28%. The stock price has recovered somewhat to the $8 range. With oil prices seemingly stabilizing around $40 it would appear that the risk of property related defaults in Alberta is receding. While this is a small cap Reit, its management is top-notch and its financials seem sound.

What is your take on this stock ? Is it a Buy, sell or hold ? Too early to get in ?
Read Answer Asked by Don on May 04, 2016
Q: Hello Team,
Would you prefer Pfizer or Bristol Myers in this space, or, given the electioneering going on in the U.S. would something like Walgreens be your preference in the Health Care space?
Thank You,
Barry
Read Answer Asked by Barry on May 04, 2016
Q: Hi Peter,
Please can you comment on BP stock for a long term investment. It has a good 7+ div and looks good for jump on oil recovery over a long term horizon. my other oil investment is WCP and SGY (will increase my sector allocation to 12%)
Read Answer Asked by manish on May 04, 2016
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I have read your previous comments about BB and agree it is a unique puzzle and enigma! Ha!Ha! Currently it is only $1.00 above Book Value and approaching it's annual low. Could I please have your current opinion on this stock? Does the low price justify the risk? Could they be eventually bought out for there patients and security features? Does this qualify as a reasonable contrarian play?
Your opinions are always thought provoking and invaluable.
With respect...
Dr.Ernest Rivait
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on May 04, 2016
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I realize that a Penny Stock is highly speculative. I am just curious how they progress to become a viable investment. Please give me your assessment of KG. Do they have a good asset? Do they have the funding? How would you rate there management team? Will they ever get a shovel in the ground or will they just fade into the wind like so many other Penny Stocks? Ha!Ha!
Dr.Ernest Rivait
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on May 04, 2016
Q: Hello, I am trying to choose between NFI and SIS. Both of the stocks are releasing their earning reports in a few days. Do you have any thoughts or any knowledge on whether they will do well? I would appreciate some guidance as to which stock I should pick that would offer the best value and best potential in the future. Do you think I should maybe buy half NFI and half in SIS to spread my risk more evenly? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Esther on May 04, 2016
Q: Hi, why are the auto parts companies trading at what seem to be very cheap valuation? and which one would you prefer?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Andie on May 04, 2016
Q: Hello Peter and Team
Some success in writing covered calls on US stocks in you last article. What would be your advice if the stock price drops significantly below the original buy price after the option expires. AAPL down over 10% last week.
Would you still consider writing a call option at a strike price well below your original cost?
Would it be a better strategy to stick to less volatile companies?
Thanks for the advice
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Linda on May 03, 2016
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