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Q: In order to reduce the correlation of my portfolio to the broader market, I hold a full position in JJG, an ETN that tracks a basket of grain commodity prices. My understanding is that, as an ETN (vs. ETF), its credit quality is only as good as that of Barclays Bank. Since BCS does not appear to be doingwell (esp. post-Brexit), I fear that JJG might be at undue risk.

BCS sponsors a number of different ETNs. Where do these assets rank in the "pecking order" in the event of a "bail-in"-type refinancing of the bank during a 2008-type crisis?
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on August 10, 2016
Q: Peter and Team,

Can you give me your current thoughts on B2 Gold with recent price action and their recent earnings report? I think things are looking quite good and the stock seems to buck gold on down days and run up more than gold price on up days. Today, it has broken through the triple top level it had set a few years ago.

Would love your thoughts. For reference, my portfolio is just about a match for the BE model portfolio and BTO represents approximately 2.4% of my equity holdings. Physical precious metals and stocks make up approximately 10.5% of my total invested assets.

Thanks!

Marc

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Read Answer Asked by Marc on August 10, 2016
Q: My question is regarding this specific ETF, ZJG. As an Index ETF it appears to be held back by the non-performers in the Index. Which 10 (or so) equities from ZJG would you recommend for an equal weight (or other weight) DYI ETF that could provide better results, assuming my assumptions are correct?
Thanks for your reply.
Dietrich
Read Answer Asked by Dietrich on August 10, 2016
Q: In your answer to my question yesterday you noted "If the NAV falls below a certain level (found in the prospectus), the payout will be cut and that will likely be a huge hit to returns."

To be more precise the prospectus says:

"No regular monthly dividends will be paid on the Class A Shares in any month as long as any dividends on the Preferred Shares are then in arrears or so long as the Net Asset Value per Unit is equal to or less than $15.00 (calculated as described under Details of the Offering Valuation of Assets ). Additionally, it is currently intended that no special year-end dividends will be paid if after payment of such a dividend the Net Asset Value
per Unit (calculated as described under Details of the Offering Valuation of Assets ) would be less than $25.00."

When I look at the actual dividend history, I see that DFN has consistently paid dividends of $0.10 per share every month since inception -- including 2008 & 2009 when the markets were so unsettled.

I also note that DFN shares have traded below $15 since Jan 2008, reaching a low of %4.66 in 2008 and trading in a range of $10 - $12.50 since July 1, 2009.


My questions are:

1. Does it seem like they like have more flexibility to continue dividends than the prospectus indicates?
2. Given the this history of consistent dividends over a fairly long period, covering the scary 2008 -- 2009, why would you not consider DFN a screaming BUY?




Read Answer Asked by Douglas on August 09, 2016
Q: Hi Peter & Ryan, I'm looking to increase the technology content in my well balanced portfolio and was thinking of adding to existing positions in either DH Corp or Evertz Technology. I see they yield about the same, which would you add to right now keeping in mind I love companies who regularly increase their dividends. Thanks. Mario.
Read Answer Asked by Mario on August 09, 2016
Q: The proverb about our hometown life giant goes …
“ don’t buy Great West Life's funds, just buy their stock "

This WAS a "put-away stock” ( added to through the decade ) .
Now our investment has been seriously eroded due to my non-reaction to Brexit.
Listening to David Baskin’s comments on bonds and lifecos , perhaps I should trim the sector anyways .

Does one sell GWO here , or is the plunge an over-reaction that we should ignore ?

Thanks you
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on August 09, 2016
Q: I had asked the a previous question with two companies but unfortunately the response to the other company was not received as something happened. However the other company I wanted to know about was called Greenspace Brands Inc (CA;JTR). Can you please comment if this is a good company to buy at current prices. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on August 09, 2016
Q: I noticed you believe that the industrial and info tech sectors should be a focus in one's growth portfolio at the current time. Please give me your top 3-4 companies in each sector that you think would provide a nicely balanced sector representation in both the industrial and info tech sectors. As always, thanks in advance for your much appreciated guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on August 09, 2016
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