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Q: Would be interested in any up-dated thoughts on Urbana (URB.A)since last mention in Oct/13. The fund is now about a third US big banks ie. B.of A., Citi, and Morgan Stanley in addition to exchange holdings: they have initiated an annual dividend
( approx. 2.75%); continue to buy back shares: and trade at about 35% discount to NAV. Your thoughts, any caveats appreciated.
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by William on June 04, 2014
Q: Hi 5i Team
Would you consider LW Leisureworld more likely than Chartwell to have growth over the next few years. How secure do you think the 7% dividend of LW is? Do you think this sector is desirable in a portfolio for RRSP with years to grow.Thanks
Kathy
Read Answer Asked by Kathy on June 04, 2014
Q: hi:
Do you know of a free site where I can lay a chart from one stock or index , over different one ? Thanks .
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on June 04, 2014
Q: The Income Portfolio for May seems to have the yield percentages wrong on most of the holdings.
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on June 04, 2014
Q: Good afternoon,

My question today is on WEQ and its relatively high dividend. Would you please provide an opinion on whether or not you think that this dividend is sustainable for the foreseeable future (1-2 yrs) and also comment on the payout ratio as an important indicator of whether or not the dividend is likely to be cut. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on June 04, 2014
Q: Hello 5i Team.

Do you foresee an impact on natural gas demand and price if the US commits to the proposed 30% reduction in greenhouse gases from coal by 2030? Andy Bell on BNN June 2, 2014 said 40% of US carbon emissions come from coal fired electricity.

What would be a best guess on the timeframe of an impact?

I suppose another possibility is that Utilities seeking price stability develop wind, solar, or hydro capacity instead of developing natural gas power plants; I.E. ongoing costs of renewables could be more predictable and stable than natural gas.

Thanks, David.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 04, 2014
Q: Hello 5i: could you give me your updated opinion on silver quest (svl).

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Valdis on June 04, 2014
Q: Hi Peter: ADN Acadian Timber
Raymond James initiated coverage with an outperform rating and $16.50 price target. Do you still see it as a C+ or will it's rating improve?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on June 04, 2014
Q: Greetings: I would like to know how many shares are "owned" (not the right word, I realize) for each company in the new Model Portfolio. I see the ACB but not the number of shares.

I like to set up the model portfolio in Yahoo Finance and see how it performs compared to mine. I have learned quite a lot by doing this, sadly the main thing being that I should have duplicated the Model Portfolio from day one and left it alone. Period. Thank you very much for stellar service. No rush for this.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on June 04, 2014
Q: Could you please give me your opinion on Element Financial latest offering:
Element Financial (6.40% Cumulative Redeemable 5-year Rate Reset Preferred Shares)

Short Description: Offering of Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series E
Price: $25.00 CDN per share.
Settlement: June 18th, 2014.
Thank you
Shirley
Read Answer Asked by shirley on June 04, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

quick thoughts on FIRST BANCSHARES INC, FIBK
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 04, 2014
Q: Please comment on CFO departures in general, and as it applies to KBL specifically after todays news. Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by gordon on June 04, 2014
Q: I am thinking of selling a 2% weighting in PWF to purchase "First Quantum Minerals". It would increase my materials weighting to about 12%. I would still be overweight in financials (BNS, TD and SLF remaining).

My materials weighting is creeping up and secure dividend income reduced for possible capital gain.

Do you like First Quantum and does it seem to make sense to sell PWF to buy them? I was an old Inmet share holder who didn't want to tender to First Quantum. But it must be said they picked-up Inmet on the cheap so I guess we have to give them credit. Inmet had some great copper properties and the price of copper just seems to be getting stronger.

Your thoughts please.
Read Answer Asked by James on June 04, 2014
Q: Could you suggest some laddered bond etfs or would you cosider them too risky at this stage because of impending interest hikes?Are there any other fixed income products for investors trying to protect their principal? Thanks for all your help.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on June 04, 2014
Q: Hi 5i, a short question...what etfs would you recommend for Europe exposure
thanks again for your great service
Read Answer Asked by Cyril on June 04, 2014
Q: I have some Supreme Pharmaceuticals (SL) and I was wondering how I could find out if rumours are true that the board has approved a 10 for 1 share consolidation. Outside of this do you have an opinion on the prospects for this medical marijuana co?
Read Answer Asked by john on June 04, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on Infinity Property and Casualty(NasdaqGS:IPCC)
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 04, 2014
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