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Q: I have taken some meaningful profits over the course of the year but also have some losers in the portfolio. Please provide some insight into tax loss selling. What are the rules and what timing do you recommend, considering that one may want to rebuy some of these positions? Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on August 24, 2013
Q: IVP. This has had good move. Do you think there is much more upside?
Read Answer Asked by Darryl on August 23, 2013
Q: I'm about to sell either or both ALA & ARX. Have held since 2009 - done well but they are both down about 10% over the last yr. ARX in particular will likely have a cash shortfall this year & probably resort to another debt issue. Your comments are appreciated. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 23, 2013
Q: Hi An interesting observation since the last comment(APR8) on STB the share has been quite stable unlike a lot on this interest rate concern
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on August 23, 2013
Q: Hi Team How do I find out how many shares a company buys back?
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on August 23, 2013
Q: Please give your opinion on fap it has drop last month is dividend save thank you
Read Answer Asked by Jack on August 23, 2013
Q: Hi 5i,

With regards to BEP.UN, it seems to be a good buying opportunity with the recent pullback. I'm wondering though, on their balance sheet they have $933 mil in current liabilities and $682 mil in current assets, giving them a current ratio below 1. Does this concern you at all? Why or why not? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Adam on August 23, 2013
Q: Hello I am considering purchasing either Rifco or Counsel Capital. Both are up and coming companies on providing car loans and the other mortgages. Could you provide me your opinion on each of the companies and which one you would recommend.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on August 23, 2013
Q: hi peter;i own debenture atp.db.u its price has dropped to 65% what maks this so cheap.thanks brian
Read Answer Asked by brian on August 23, 2013
Q: As was mentioned earlier by one member T.D.Waterhouse have informed their clients that effective Sept.15 they will be charging their clients $2 per envelope to mail monthly statements and trade confirmations.This will effectively raise their commission fees by about 50% ($2 for the stock trade and $2 for the money market sale.)Thus the cost of a trade at T.D.Waterhouse will be $9.99 +$2 +$2 = 13.99.If one agrees to receive these documents on-line there will be no additional charge.I mention this so that anyone contemplating changing to T.D.Waterhouse will be aware of the implications. If you feel this info is worthwhile feel free to publish it.Thanks again for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on August 23, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & Team:
I own shares in Westaim [wed]. I notice that the top three execs have purchased 51% of the shares.There is 36 mil on the bal sheet.They are looking for a good opportunity and in the interim collect a total of 800 k a year in salaries while doing their regular jobs. What would prevent them from taking the company private at a low price per share purchase from the minority shareholders. Do you see it as foolhardy to purchase more shares.
Thanking you in advance
BEN
Read Answer Asked by BEN on August 23, 2013
Q: Please comment on LOY and E both of which are dropping on a daily basis
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on August 23, 2013
Q: Hi any comments from Novus ( NVS) earnings this morning? Also I see they have been granted an extension to hold their AGM until October 24, looks like a potential takeover is pending, any thoughts? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on August 23, 2013