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Q: Peter and Team,

I am a shareholder of CSU and am interested in the debentures they are issuing. I have a few questions: first, does it make sense to buy more stock now to get more rights to get debentures at a $95 per $100 par value or should I wait for the rights to come on the exchange and buy them then? Second, I think the debentures are supposed to yield 7.4% compared on the par value and then reset to 6.5% + CPI annually. Is my understanding correct? Third, I think that the floating nature of this debenture should make its capital value stay pretty flat even in a rising interest rate environment as long as CSU's credit-worthiness is good. Any thoughts on this?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Marc on August 13, 2014
Q: Hello,

I was wondering for a TFSA (40K) for maximum growth what stocks would you propose. I don't envision needing the funds in the next few years (I have the model portfolio in a non taxable account).

I know that you specialize in Canadian equities, but if you would have to select a few US growth stocks (30k taxable account) what would you select.

Thank you so much.
Read Answer Asked by Marios on August 13, 2014
Q: Thanks to your recommendation some time ago I have made over 700% profit on Autocanada and am considering selling the shares I have left to buy either KKR-N or BX-N. What can you tell me about these 2 stocks. Am considering this trade for better income and some capital gains.

Many thanks for all the great information you provide. Helen
Read Answer Asked by Helen on August 13, 2014
Q: Good Morning Peter, Ryan, and Team,
I just wanted to share something very interesting with other members:
TD Securities Action Notes from 29-July-2014 list the production rates for the top 20 gas weighted WCSB wells during May of 2014. Half of the top 20 are Tourmaline wells. Encana is next with 3. That is absolutely amazing. Thank you for recommending this company. I am not selling my shares until CEO Michael Rose does. Thanks again. DL
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 13, 2014
Q: Would you please comment on the future prospects of CQE as a natural gas investment. I noticed the price is down about 85 cents since the middle of June but is beginning to increase in price. Any reason for the recent price decrease? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Barry on August 13, 2014
Q: Good Morning - I bought AVO at $22.50 and BXE at 8.25 for growth. I held through their peaks and am now under water. Seeing as neither pays dividend, should I take the hit and convert the money to dividend payers such as banks or lifecos or should I hold and wait for the momentum to return and not miss the liquidation opportunity next time?
Read Answer Asked by Carl on August 13, 2014
Q: your thinking on ego financial & its missed earnings for the last quarter.
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Read Answer Asked by george on August 13, 2014
Q: Could you please comment on Apollo Global Management (APO) and their second quarter earnings. Should I sell it?

Thanks,
Milan
Read Answer Asked by Milan on August 13, 2014
Q: Could you please comment on the latest financial results from Merus Labs [MSL].

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 13, 2014
Q: Further to Marios question regarding comments on Q&A section for a specific symbol, I was not able to find them neither.

The link you posted resulted in a "Page not found" either logged in or logged out.

Clicking "Members" then "Investment and Company Questions" take us back to the general Q&A section, exactly the same as clicking on "Read Question" under "Latest Questions" (Link = https://www.5iresearch.ca/questions)

I was looking for comments on top of the symbol search result page or something like that.

Did you mean you posted comments to similar questions and want us to search the symbol and read the comments so you do not have to repeat it?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Steve on August 13, 2014
Q: A comment on Badger BAD. On Market Call Tonight on Monday evening Aug 11, John O'Connell of Davis Rea responded to a question on Badger by saying "I had a quick peek at their earnings when they came out this morning...." then proceeded to say revenues were up but margins were down etc., basically describing the results that were released this morning.(The video is available on the BNN.CA web site.) What do you make of this? Is it possible Badger gave Mr. O'Connell an early look at their results?
Read Answer Asked by David on August 13, 2014
Q: Could you update on bnk petroleum (BKX), I don't understand the big drop in share price.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Doug on August 13, 2014
Q: Hi,

Just a quick question, You mentioned a few times that answers have been posted in the Q&A section. For some reason I can't find that section.
If you are so kind would you please post the direct link.

Thanks

PS also for the last few days the right column (search and categories) is pushed down bellow the content. Same browser as before (FF)
Read Answer Asked by Marios on August 13, 2014
Q: I currently hold the 5.75% convertible debentures from Healthlease Properties and I am confused as to how today’s takeover announcement affects the debentures. My understanding is that holders can convert the debentures into shares at $14.00 (which is almost in-line with the takeover price) or they may be purchased back by Health Care at 101%. Both options offer only a very tiny premium yet the debentures are trading higher on the news (right now at $105). I am inclined to sell now for the current premium unless there is something I don’t understand. Does selling now to take advantage of the uptick on this news make sense?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on August 13, 2014
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