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Q: I just became aware of CIPF (Canadian Investor Protection Fund). One Million coverage per brokerage account in case your broker has an issue like bankruptcy theft etc. Would you advise limiting the amount held at any one brokerage less than on million. And once you reach one million do you split the money into two accounts to keep it under. It seems this would make sense to take full advantage of this protection. Similar to limiting the amount invested in a GIC or HISA to $100,000 to take advantage of CDIC... Or am I just being paranoid?
Man
Read Answer Asked by MANFRED on April 07, 2015
Q: For those of you who own EasyHome, you probably have been frustrated by the weakness of the stock, even after good earnings, a cheap valuation, plus an increased dividend. I wanted to share that today, Eric Nuttall selected it as a top pick. He said that the exposure to Western Canada is only about 7%. The stock moved up 4%.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on April 07, 2015
Q: Hi, Peter and Team,
Which one of the 4 Canadian Mortgage companies (MIC MKP HCG TMC) for income you would prefer for RIF account?
Thank you and appreciated your services.
Regards
Read Answer Asked by Tak on April 07, 2015
Q: Hey guys, I have way too many stocks in my portfolio and I am trying to consolidate. I have wba and pfe with +20 gains on both however they only account for 1% (each) of my portfolio. Which one should I sell to buy a larger position into the other one or sell both and purchase another u.s. health care company which you recommend. (Medium risk with dividends similar to pfe and wba)
Take care,
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on April 07, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on the debentures that Constellation issued last year and the new debentures that will be issued this year?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on April 07, 2015
Q: Hi there,

I am trying to reduce my exposure to interest rate sensitive REITS and find myself struggling where to reduce my weighting. My weighting has been inching up to close to 24% of my portfolio based on the good performance of a couple of my US holdings. I currently own REI.un, HR.un, AMT.un and BXP.un. I am currently leaning towards reducing REI given the continued good perfomance of both AMT and BXP. Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by kelly on April 07, 2015
Q: To add to your reply to Herbert in today's column, I have held both BEP.UN and BIP.UN since June '13. Both pay good dividends but BIP is up 50.8% while BEP is up just 30.1%
Read Answer Asked by Edward on April 07, 2015
Q: Hello Peter
Is the shares purchase price the criteria used in order to determine the proper percentage allocation within the portfolio ? if the value of the shares decrease should you add in order to keep the the proper allocation ?
Thank You for the excellent service
Dan
Read Answer Asked by DANIEL on April 07, 2015
Q: Do you prefer pza.un or aw.un. Thank you. Don.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on April 07, 2015
Q: What is your outlook on US financials as a sector? I hold VFH, I am up 46% but some of that is because I bought in when Canadian dollar was stonger. I am considering cashing in my gains and reinvesting in a Canadian dividend EFT. Thoughts?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 07, 2015
Q: I find this company very frustrating. The stock price fell 20% the week after I purchased it in Jan/14. It then rose to $90.00. Now it has erased all those gains and I find myself underwater by almost 30%. I have this stock as "Consumer Discretionary" but it seem too tied to the energy sector. It represents only 2% of my portfolio and I think oil has a very good chance of taking a step down from here. I am thinking of replacing it with another consumer stock such as ATD.B. Would this make sense or do have another suggestion.

Read Answer Asked by Alvyn on April 06, 2015
Q: Any idea why this stock is up some 16% at this moment. Thanks so much.

Read Answer Asked by Dr Lorraine on April 06, 2015
Q: Your last comments on this company was in Dec.
I purchased ikm in August/14 at an average price of 2.56 so needless to say I am well underwater with it currently representing .17% of my trading portfolio.
Recently there has been a good pop in the stock and the positive points that I have noted are: 1.inside buying with management having skin in the game 2. Technicals look very strong at the moment 3. Book value appears as $1.93. 4. Debt appears quite manageable.
I would appreciate your comments as to doubling down here which would cost me $1000.00, however having said that I do not wish to put good money after bad.
Your candid comments would be appreciated here. Thanks and Wish you and your family a Happy Easter
Read Answer Asked by Rick on April 06, 2015
Q: All three dividend EFTs have a number of differences, but which of the 3 do you feel will give the best overall long term return and why?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 06, 2015
Q: I am very pleased with your services and feel that the retail investor is getting outstanding advice from your service. I was wondering if you could recommend a similar type of service that provides expert advice on US stocks.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on April 06, 2015
Q: I have been looking for investments in water. CWW looks like it holds a group of good quality companies and risk is less because it gives you a basket of stocks. PUR has given a slightly better return over the long term but stock appears expensive from P/E perspective. Both have similar dividends. Which would be better buy, or can you think of another company with more torc and or has a cheaper valuation. With regards to CWW, what does average premium discount of .74% mean.
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on April 06, 2015
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