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Q: Peter,

You should look more closely at STB. It is a great little company that is total misunderstood due to how it finances itself and the seasonality of their revenues. Income, profits and cash flow continue to rise over the years. I am a longterm shareholder and love the dividend.

The following is from their 2013 annual report:

"We finished the year with
a pay out ratio of 79 percent and
forecast that number to decrease further
in fiscal 2014."

Regards
John
Read Answer Asked by John on January 31, 2014
Q: Hello 5i,
I currently own AstraZeneca PLC, Eli Lilly and Co, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Merck & Co Inc and am looking to fill out my health care portfolio with Medical Facilities Corp and Prism Medical Ltd. How do you feel about this, I am a buy and hold long term investor?
You folks are the best!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 31, 2014
Q: Peter, My question is on Student Transportation. I cannot find the payout ratio anywhere, including the web site. Also, your comments please. Great div. as long as it is dependable. Looking for real long term hold. Thank you Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 31, 2014
Q: Hello Peter,

Would you take a moment to review Premier Gold's (PG) PEA details released today? Their Hardrock operation appears to be interesting given its grade, 15-year mine life, all-in cash cost of $803/oz, and average yearly production of >200,000 oz. Considering as well the safe jurisdiction and competent management, coupled with some interesting insider buying over the last few months is this a good entry point?
Read Answer Asked by francesco on January 31, 2014
Q: You mentioned previously Exchange Income (EIF) convertible debentures as a good buy for in a fixed income portfolio. Did you have any one of the outstanding (or new issue) in mind or one that would fit into my ladder of maturities?
Read Answer Asked by Greg on January 31, 2014
Q: Hi Peter: What is your prediction for gold prices and is the recent COMEX inventory reduction important. Thank you. Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ron on January 31, 2014
Q: Hi Peter. I was wondering if you had any comments on RBC's new Market Smart GIC's. Pays up to 9% based on market performance. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David on January 31, 2014
Q: I just sold my Boston Properties and my Union Pacific in my panic to lock in some profit. With the fall of Boeing I am seeing some opportunity but also some danger . Meantime I am now under-invested. What would be your fave for Growth in the US ?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on January 31, 2014
Q: Hi guys. There is alot of news regarding emerging market economies raising their interest rates in order to boost their plunging currency. is there any possibility of Canada doing the same any time soon?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by john on January 31, 2014
Q: My apologies for asking another question but I am stumpet re holding a small amount of the Cineplex recent convtible. I asked for a larger amount and only received a really small amount of bond. Would it not be wiser just to sell it? The conversion seems so unappealing and although 4% I may as well buy the common or similar? Your good opinion please.
Read Answer Asked by Phyllis on January 31, 2014
Q: Picking-up on a previous comment from a subscriber
about "RBCdirectinvesting" honouring DRIP discounts within their accounts, I called them to confirm this and they DO in fact provide this service, but only for selected equity's based on the holdings of their Client's and subject to review periodicaly.
My question to 5iResearch is:
Is there a web-site that lists companies that provide a discount (in a DRIP) to share purchases?
To my knowledge RBC is the only Discount Brokerage that honours this (albiet on a selected basis). Any comments from 5i Subscriber's is welcome.

Thanks in advance!
Read Answer Asked by Scot on January 31, 2014
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