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Q: Hello Peter and Team,
I am looking to add a little punch to the Energy sector of an otherwise diversified portfolio. Energy currently makes up almost 20%, so I am not looking to add, but to hopefully refine. I am considering a swap of Surge (SGY) for Vermillion (VET). I like them both, but am leaning towards the income feature of Surge as well as the continuation of good results as was indicated in the last Q report. Could I have your thoughts to this?
Read Answer Asked by Rick on August 01, 2014
Q: Hi Peter & company. Great job! We have recently sold all of our U.S. stocks because we were scared off due to the recent tax laws changes with respect to people with dual citizenship (US and other country). We don't have dual citizenship but this new tax is quite significant for those affected and the U.S. government seems to need to increase tax revenue. Do you think we were over cautious?
Read Answer Asked by Tim on August 01, 2014
Q: Hi Team Can I get your views and your opinions on overstock.com trades on nasdaq ostk thanks Barry
Read Answer Asked by BARRY on August 01, 2014
Q: Hi
I purchased Spur Venture's, SVU, sometime ago and would like to get your thoughts on their transformation from fertilizer to gold company as they look to purchase another company in the coming days? It seems they have a strategy in place and would like to your thoughts on the company and property they're acquiring?

Thanks,
Frank
Read Answer Asked by Frank J on August 01, 2014
Q: HORIZONS ENHANCED INCOME GOLD PRODUCERS ETF COMMON(HEP:TSX, CA), can you please explain the high dividend to me and whether it is safe. Would you recommend this ETF? Or another way to play gold? Would you maybe prefer GDX in NYSE?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on August 01, 2014
Q: Thoughts on NCC.A or Newfoundland Capital Corp. please?

Thank you...Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on July 31, 2014
Q: Hello,
I have been slowing adding stocks from the model and income portfolios over the last 3 months. I currently own G,DHX,BAD,SGY,ESL,SLF,DSG & SJ. All with 5K original investments. I now have another 15K to invest. Should I buy more shares of the stocks that are down that I currently own (BAD&SJ) or add new positions? If new what stocks would fit best?
Many thanks
Luke
Read Answer Asked by luke on July 31, 2014
Q: Good afternoon,
I'm setting up a TFSA for my daughter who turns 18 next week. I plan on contributing the max $5500 at that time, and would like your suggestion on what to purchase. Ideally, I'd like this money to be available to her in 4-5 years for a downpayment on a house, so safety is important as well as equity appreciation (without a crazy amount of risk).
Thanks!
By the way, I'll likely be contributing $5500 each year for the first 4-5 years.
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on July 31, 2014
Q: Hi Team, Just wondering if it would be possible for you to put the full name of the company in instead of just the stock symbol if the person asking the question hasn't done so. When one does not know the market too well it takes a lot of time to look them all up but I assume you already know most of them. Thank you so much for all your information
Read Answer Asked by Al on July 31, 2014
Q: Goldcorp (G)

Hi Team, Any quick thoughts on Goldcorp's quarterly results announced July 31?

Thanks. Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 31, 2014
Q: Hi, Any idea why the US insurance co, AET, is way down after a positive earnings report? I'm now 4% down. It's about 5% of my portfolio, intended as a safe pick to balance growth stocks. I'm about 50% growth and 50% blue chip dividend stocks overall.

As a long term investor should I sell or hold on? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on July 31, 2014
Q: The stock price of FEIC (FEI Comp)gaped down today. Earnings looked fine but guidance seemed less than expected. Just wondering if you see anything "alarming".
Thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on July 31, 2014
Q: VALE.US
Do you have any thoughts on VALE.US? It's up only 6% in a year, but has a nice dividend. Any thoughts on upside or is it time to sell? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Ann on July 31, 2014
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