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Q: Which seem to be the better investment between Centrica and SSE?

Centrica and SSE were hit hard by Labour opposition plans to regulate the industry further and although Labour lost the election the stocks never fully recovered. This is especially in the case of Centrica. Centrica owns Direct Energy in Alberta as well as British Gas so at first sight would appearto be less impacted by UK politics.

How do you think the UK utilities compare with those in Canada? They seem to be much cheaper on most metrics and the UK has one if the highest growth rates in the G8. Do you think either SSE or Centrica look better value than your favourite Canadian utility?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on November 05, 2015
Q: Just a general question about the bids on Hydro One. I have level 2 quotes with TD Active Trader. I put an order in for H this morning at $20. The order was accepted and I saw it pop up on the Level 2 quotes but moments later it disappeared. I continued watching and saw dozens of other bids being put in and then disappearing from the bid side of the screen and this happened with all bids below $22.00 Is this the market maker playing games trying to hide all the lower priced bids from showing up or is there some other reason this is taking place?
Read Answer Asked by Alan on November 05, 2015
Q: looks like magna is going to get kicked again today. I was going to add but probablly should wait ?
Read Answer Asked by blake on November 05, 2015
Q: YTD price is down approx. 30%, fwd PE is 9.7 and yld is 7.3%. Any reason other than cycle and retiring CEO. I like this company and sector long term. Is it screaming buy?
Read Answer Asked by Dale on November 05, 2015
Q: Please provide us with an update on your thoughts of DR. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on November 05, 2015
Q: Hi Team,
I've owned AVO for about 18 months. After what seemed like decent numbers this quarter the stock dropped yet again (a stock the market hates). Do you think I would be better off re-deploying my AVO capital into any or all of GUD (Knight) and/or IT (Intertain) and/or DRT (Dirt Environmental)? I own 1/2 positions in all three. I now have about a 1/4 position in AVO.
Thank you.
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 05, 2015
Q: Walmart looks really attractive at these levels. Do you think it is a good long term buy and hold?
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on November 05, 2015
Q: Hi, would appreciate your comments on CCL earnings released this morning, please. Looks like a strong beat on all counts !!! Is it prudent to add at current levels ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on November 05, 2015
Q: Can I get your opinion on Gibsons latest quarter results. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 05, 2015
Q: Hi 5i,

What are your current thoughts on BEP.un? What is your preference between BIN and BEP?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by David on November 05, 2015
Q: I am look at adding either FN or EIF to my TFSA. What are the strengths/weaknesses of each? Do you like either, both or neither? Any preference? Thanks.
Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on November 05, 2015
Q: Could I please have your thoughts on which of CU or BEP.UN would be the best hold over the next 5 years.

Thank you

David
Read Answer Asked by david on November 05, 2015
Q: Hi, for a 30 year old person with a 50K portfolio in a RRSP. I was wondering on your thoughts of these ETFs. 30% in VCE (vanguard FTSE Canada), 20% in VSB (vanguard short term bond),
30% in VSP (S+P 500 hedged), 10% in ZRE (equal weight reits) and 10% in ZWB (covered call Canadian banks). Any substitutions or thoughts greatly appreciated and asked for! Thanks, Donn
Read Answer Asked by Donn on November 05, 2015
Q: Can I have your assessment of Allied as a buying opportunity right now. It is trading at close to its 52 week low, has a decent dividend and just reported what looks like good results. I have held this stock for almost 10 years so have seen it grow nicely and wonder if this is an opportunistic time to add to it. Thanks in advance for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 05, 2015
Q: I would like to add some global exposure to my trading account portfolio. I have short listed 3 ETFs, with XFH and ZEA excluding North America and VXC containing a significant exposure to the US market. I already have exposure to US securities but I would appreciate your perspective on which option may perform best.

Also, would you recommend a hedged or unhedged vehicle at this point.

Recommendations on alternative approaches are also appreciated.

Thank you.

Rossana
Read Answer Asked by Rossana on November 05, 2015
Q: I have a question regarding best strategy for my son's portfolio. He is a 30 year old engineer, who has absolutely no knowledge of investments and no interest in learning about them. I finally convinced him that GIC is a bad place to park his money, so here is the question. How would you structure portfolio for a young person who wants to sleep at night, check his investments once every 3 months, and doesn't have much tolerance to loss? He has 120K to invest (incl. 40K in TFSA). I assume ETFs is a route to go here...? What combination of ETFs you'd suggest?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 05, 2015
Q: May I have your updated view of TS.B as an aggressive speculative play? What is your view of their third quarter results? I know it is early, but haw do you think their integration of VerticalScope is going and will it have a positive impact to stop the bleeding?

DON
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 05, 2015
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