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Q: I know that while you don't generally cover US stocks I thought you might have a comment on the following as it pertains to dividends and dividend payers. You noted in one of your blogs that companies that start paying dividends should be watched because they often exhibit greater growth. Goodyear Tire (GT) stopped paying a dividend many years ago and after much restructuring, have just re-started their dividend. The stock has increased quite dramatically over the year (even thought the dividend was only payable this month)so I am wondering if the new dividend has already been priced into the stock and if a company that re-starts a dividend is any different than one that initiates one for the first time.

Thanks as always.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 22, 2013
Q: i live in sarnia and have been following methes.com (MEIL)at their sombra plant just south me. its Canada's biggest bio-diesel converter with plants in Mississauga and here in sarnia....and they have made some recent and significant moves. has CMS ever reviewed them or do they have an opinion??
Read Answer Asked by Ted on December 22, 2013
Q: Hi,

I"m a medium risk investor who likes to buy and hold. I need exposure to US banks. Which do you like better, ZUB, PFI, or RYF? I'm inclined towards RYF. What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on December 22, 2013
Q: EGZ-Energizer Res.Graphite project in Madagascar. What are the chances of getting into production without much further dilution?
Your thoughts please.
Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on December 22, 2013
Q: Greetings to all:
Could you kindly provide me with the number of shares in the float, The percentage of shorts, and the days to cover on the following funds.
I shares I boxx high yield corporate bond fund --- HYG- n
I shares us high yield bond index fund hedged---XHY
Horizons active high yield bond etf---HYI
BMO high yield corp hedged index etf---ZHY
SPDR barclays capital high yield bond etf---JNK
SPDR barclays capital short term high yield bond--SJNK
TD High yield fund
20 year treasury fund--TLT

Also, several guests on BNN insist that Retrocommid-market reit RMM.UN-T has a payout ratio of 120%. Teal Linde insists that it is only 98%. What can you find.
THANKS
BEN
Read Answer Asked by BEN on December 22, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & Team,

A commentator on BNN predicted a 90 cent loonie compared to the US dollar in the not-too-distant future. In general, and if there's a choice, would an unhedged ETF (e.g. CLU.C) be preferable to a hedged version of the same or similar ETF?

Thanks in advance and Season's Greetings to everyone at 5i and also to the members who ask such insightful questions.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on December 20, 2013
Q: Thanks for the update today on Great Canadian (GC). I am looking for some exposure to the gaming industry. This may be comparing apples to oranges, but of the three companies that you follow(GC, GH, AYA), which would you consider the best investment given that only one of the three pays a dividend. Or perhaps a small bet on each of the three.
Thanks, Chuck
Read Answer Asked by Chuck on December 20, 2013
Q: CET Cathedral Energy Services TSX
Does the dividend hike and management change make things look better for growth in 2014?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on December 20, 2013
Q: Hi,

First of all, I like to wish happy holidays to all of you. Hopefully we do not bother you with any questions during this period:)
Second, I like to get your take on TRZ.B. The earnings were pretty good and they have tons of cash but the stock is under pressure. One reason I can think is the weakening of Canadian dollar and the second could be that the investors were expecting some sort of special or regular dividend from them. Do you think of any other reason and do you like the company at this level.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on December 20, 2013
Q: what is happening with Renegade rpl are they going to survive, is the dividend going to hold, are there any buyer of the company
Read Answer Asked by Larry on December 20, 2013
Q: Hello, Peter and 5i research team
one us stock gogo was down almost 20%, any idea, hold or sell?
thank you so much, Merry Christmas!
yingzi
Read Answer Asked by Yingzi on December 20, 2013
Q: I need to close some positions for 2013 tax year. What is the last trading day for closing the transaction in this year. For US and Canadian markets please. I know it looks to many like a dumb question, but I am sire the answer will be useful for some.
Read Answer Asked by francois on December 20, 2013
Q: Peter; For anyone interested in the fracking sector there is a interesting write up on it, and the very high decline rates , in the Globe & Mail page A13. TRP should send it to Obama.

Rod.
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on December 20, 2013
Q: Merry XMAS to all of you and the best for 2014
Thanks for your valuable service and insight
Read Answer Asked by georges on December 20, 2013
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