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Q: The shares of Chesswood (CHW) have been taking a big loss on high volume. Do you have any idea what is causing this and is it time to think about selling? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 18, 2014
Q: Chesswood Group. (CHW) is down a lot today on heavy volume. It seems the CEO is selling a lot shares. Yet the earnings last week were good. Am I missing something but does this sell off represent a good buying opportunity .

Ed
Read Answer Asked by Edward on March 18, 2014
Q: As I evaluate my portfolio i have a couple of stocks that I am uncertain about and would like your opinion. I will start with Talisman that I bought on margin nearly six months ago and currently down approx 20%. The objective was a short term speculation with the expectation management would be able to do a significant turnaround. At this juncture, should I change my strategy and dig in for the ride or cut my losses and move on?
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on March 18, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and team. I would appreciate your views on Churchill Corp (CUQ). Do you feel the dividend is reasonably secure? Your thoughts on the Q4 numbers just released. Do you prefer a different company in the sector? I already hold Stantec. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mario on March 18, 2014
Q: Hello Peter....This question is about E-L Financial (ELF-t). The 2013 year end announcement says "E-L Financial's net equity value per Common Share at December 31, 2013 was $872.45." But the price share remains at $700. (Most days the volume is light, minimal but today was an exemption, totalled 23,190.) I thought the trading price would ri$e. Would appreciate your take about the reasons it isn't ramping up......Tom M
Read Answer Asked by Tom on March 18, 2014
Q: has there been any substantial activity by insiders in WIN lately, buy OR sell ?
Read Answer Asked by tony on March 18, 2014
Q: Hi Team,
I hold Toyota (TM) and Magna (MG). While the parts manufacturers have been on a tear, my Toyota stock has been dropping steadily since November even though they've beat expectations handily the last two quarters. Could you shed some light on why they're not moving more in sync, and is there something wrong at Toyota?
Read Answer Asked by Marco on March 18, 2014
Q: Equitable Group is at a 52 week high, do you like it at this price? Thanks. (EQB)
Read Answer Asked by Morgan on March 18, 2014
Q: Hello Peter....My energy sector positions makes up about 20% of the portfolio. This weighting is about 5 times the weighting of the 5iR model portfolio. With this in mind, I considering right-sizing, decreasing the weighting? And at the same time, this would consolidating the positions rather than having a number of borderline 1% holds that for me, likes spread the risk among a number of similar holdings in the energy sector.

Here are the positions with weightings. Badger 1.1, CanElson 1.2 PHX 2.4, Lundin Petro 2.4, Vermillion 1.4, Baytex, 1.1, Cenovus 2.0, Energplus 1.2, Painted Pony 1.4, Surge 1.0 and Tourmaline 3.4. These are held in a growth/capital appreciation non-registered account....that is now more fairly sector diverse since being a follower of 5iR.

What weighting or allocation % for energy would you suggest for this economic environment? And what stocks should I continue to hold or stocks that should be the core ones? (Could Badger be classified as Industrial?)

Many thanks.....Tom M
Read Answer Asked by Tom on March 17, 2014
Q: American Hotels Income Fund (HOT.UN)released its Q4 and 2013 results this morning-- and the market seems to be punishing it for the results (down over 7%). The results didn't seem too bad, with continuing expansion tied to long-term railway occupancy guarantees, etc. Could I have your views on the results and the security of the nice distribution?
Thank you.
Harold.
Read Answer Asked by Harold on March 17, 2014
Q: Wow a busy day with questions. I am writing for your assessment of badger's financial today. They appear to be great but management seems to have the most conservative comments in light of their result. l was disappointed not to see a dividend increase could that be staged for the end of the month to give the stock a second bump. Happy St. Patrick's Day Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 17, 2014
Q: Thank You for answering my early question but if you have a profit when selling your stocks and not a loss do you still have to wait the 30 day waiting period before buying back in.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 17, 2014