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Q: Peter, I think for most SC shares at this price offer a safe 3-4% return in about 6 months

The deal Drug Mart shareholders will have the ability to choose whether to receive $61.54 in cash or 1.29417 Loblaw common
so
So worse case today buy at 59.69 sell in 6 months at 61.54.Profit of 1.85
Or 1.85/59.69x100= 3.09 % over 6 months
Add a total of a possible 2 dividends (xdiv in sept and dec) that is an additional 57 cents
Total then 1.85 + .57 = 2.42 guaranteed. A return of 4% over 6/12 or 8% annualized

Better case L is higher, eg 52.00 its 52 week high then 1.29x52= 67.00 a return of 13% or 26 annualized

In fact today L is 48.71 (48.71x1.29417=63.00)


Read Answer Asked by Leon on July 17, 2013
Q: To all those who complain to 5i with regards to stock ratings and safety of stock dividends and such, Peter and his group, have the search symbol link on the right. As an investor/trader, do your own due diligence on researching the stocks you acquire by searching the symbol of interest first - recent comments with regards to WIN and how could 5i have an A rating are a good example - If you read previous responses on WIN you would see it had potential, but also Peter emphasized investor frustration with the stock in the past and highlighted risks too. For the record I invested in WIN, and still hold it understanding the risks for my situation. - Cheers, and keep up the great research & related advice service you provide.
Read Answer Asked by Philip on July 17, 2013
Q: I like the added notes under the members area sign in. Thank-you, as it is a great way to mass communicate relevant stock information on covered stocks I'm sure you get bombarded with questions about. - Cheers.
Read Answer Asked by Philip on July 17, 2013
Q: Hi Peter - Can you please comments on AAH quarterly results and also, on the special dividend of $7.20 per share. Thanks again. Patrick
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on July 17, 2013
Q: Peter, I want an investment for about 4 years in an RESP-like fund where capital preservation is important. Is there a particular preference share etf you like, and as far as stocks go would you expect K-Bro to be low volatility? Thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on July 17, 2013
Q: Hi there,
Like your site and the unbiased approach. I have been sent packages saying I can take part in a class action lawsuit if I fill in forms and send them in etc. The company is Sunpower,SPWR traded in US. Do I take on any financial risk by doing so? I know any payout will be small so if there is the slightest risk, I would not participate.
Read Answer Asked by Don on July 16, 2013
Q: Hi Peter. Par.un Partners Reit is paying 9.25% yield at current price. On the book value I am down approx 10% and it now represents 4% of my portfolio. I am ok with this because the sector overall is down but the high yield makes me wonder if there is some additional risk that the market is factoring in that I don't see. Would appreciate your comments and also if you feel the dividend is secure Thanks John
Read Answer Asked by John on July 16, 2013
Q: BPM-X What are your thoughts on the prospects for this junior miner?

Vern
Read Answer Asked by Vern on July 16, 2013
Q: Hello
May I please have you views on CXI just recommended on BNN
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Margot on July 16, 2013
Q: Wilan (WIN) - I'm calling this private but I don't really mind; you can post it if you think it might be useful. - With all the comments on WIN it is hard not to get drawn in. Looking at a 10-year chart on WIN (let's not even think about what it did between 1999-2001), it has three significant peaks, each followed by a multi-year swale in which it teated its shareholders to a brutal and extended drubbing. Unless one is a relevantly qualified engineer with a detailed knowledge of its patent portfolio and developments in the hi-tech world in which those patents may or may not be infringed (that isn't me), its prospects for future growth in income are entirely opaque. To me it is an absolute pure speculation - a guess that management will be able to bring the current swale to an end in another significant peak, hopefully before one tires of the drubbing. I'm glad I didn't sell it yesterday, given that it popped up over 50 cents today. I'm even more glad that I did sell it (at a loss) back when it was about $5. If one's approach to equity investment is "to just buy good companies and let the market take care of itself," I don't see WIN as fitting the bill. There are just too many other good companies out there that are not as hard on their shareholders. WIN has been a serial teacher of the lesson that it is important not to fall in love with a stock, even if one has been lucky enough to own it through a period of a couple of years when it went nowhere but up. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Lance on July 16, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,
We are under invested in the US and are wondering when and how to get in when so many stocks and charts look so overbought.
Would it be best to wait patiently for a small pull back and then buy the S&P? Everyone seems extremely bullish on US right now. What do you think? Thank-you Jan
Read Answer Asked by Janis on July 16, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Is Terra Nitrogen a good Income/Growth company? and is it good value at current prices? if at all.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on July 16, 2013
Q: I would appreciate your opinion on EPP (iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan Index ETF) for international exposure. EFA and VEA were mentioned in a previous response. Do you think these are preferable to EPP? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on July 16, 2013
Q: Peter: Would you kindly update your opinion of WEQ. I am thinking of purchasing the stock for it's dividend. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Pete on July 16, 2013
Q: Peter,

The blame game on WIN is not good and I agree with some of the comments there is no away anybody can predict what is going to happen next. That is the uncertain world of stock markets.
My question is I am thinking of going out of WIN and thinking of investing in either SYZ, E, LOY or LSI. Do you think it is wise to do that. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on July 16, 2013
Q: Your comments on hht.p would be appreciated.It seems to have good leadership.
Thanks,
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on July 16, 2013
Q: Peter,

What are your thoughts on AHF's acquisition of 80% of CC&L's closed-end fund business and financing?

Thanks,
Zach
Read Answer Asked by Zach on July 16, 2013
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