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Q: Hello Peter,
I bought this stock at near all time high and thus down quite substantially while holding for a fairly long period now with nothing to show for it.
Your downgrade reflects the risk even if the growth is attractive. For a new investor in the stock the rating is appropriate. But for an existing shareholder here is the dilemma. If I sell, I have the tax loss (which I cannot use now maybe sometime in future) as the only positive. On the other hand, given the steep fall, there could be a nice rebound and therefore an above average return from this point on. What would you suggest? Would I be making the classical mistake of being in love with my loser if I held on? Or should I switch to one of KXS, PEO, QHR, TC in the growth portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on October 02, 2015
Q: you just had a fairly positive report about high liner foods.
Now the stock is down almost 10%.
What are we suppose to do?It looks like a falling knife here.
Nobody seems to be able to get a grip at things.
Read Answer Asked by Josh on October 02, 2015
Q: Hello all at 5i: With the downtown in the markets would you take a loss on Stantec and put the funds to work in another stock with maybe more upside. If so what stock would you choose.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on October 02, 2015
Q: It was noted in many articles that the DGE in New Jersey conducted a very thorough investigation of the Pokerstars acquisition prior to the approval being made:

http://www.pocketfives.com/articles/new-jersey-dge-doing-comprehensive-review-amaya-s-pokerstars-purchase-591396/

I would think this would alleviate most concerns regarding the AMF investigation. The DGE was also able to complete it on a timely basis; how long do you think AMF can drag this out before reaching their own conclusion?
Read Answer Asked by Arneh on October 01, 2015
Q: Greetings: Would the NJ gaming commission's review have included any investigation into the insider trading issue: the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement found Amaya’s PokerStars brand to be under "strong, ethical and trusted ownership and management" ... Do the words trusted and ethical ownership and management only apply to past business practices, apart from any illegal stock trading allegations? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on October 01, 2015
Q: amaya was trading yesterday in the afternoon below 23 and moved up to close at 24.33 on some volume. looks to me someone knew something before the gap this am.any comments

thx
Read Answer Asked by blake on October 01, 2015
Q: Hi Peter & Team,

What is causing the sudden price drop in HLF? I am planning to add a half position at current price, would like to know your opinion about HLF.

Febin
Read Answer Asked by Febin on October 01, 2015
Q: In your report on HLF it was stated that "there is significant value in
the dividend". What does that statement mean? Thanks Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on October 01, 2015
Q: Good Morning Team. Great news about Amaya. I have done very very well in the past (thanks to your guidance) with shaving my AYA holdings (first bought at $6.50) and able to buy another good stock and pay off some bills. I only hold 2.5% at the moment. I have some cash in my TFSA for an opportunity. Could this be it? Or would you suggest slower is better in this case with AYA? Thanks again for all you guys do for us including calming our nerves!!!
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on October 01, 2015
Q: Hi I have a substantial investment in the banks mainly for income. There has been a lot of articles lately about the threat of fintechs to the Canadian banks. What is you take on this threat. Thanks Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on September 30, 2015
Q: Good Morning Peter, pls update on GSY when time allows, would you add to a position here ? thank you, Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 30, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team:
Liquor stores (TSX) is making a a year low, whihc was also repeated in 2008-2009. The yield is 10% as is covered by the cash flow, but only 50% with the earnings. Liquour comsumption is normally seen as secure as people tend to buy liquor in bad times and a lot in good times .
What do you think ??. If I buy it will be a very small part of my portfolio, with the purpose of increasing my average yield and not getting into a risky investment (I already have enough Artis, Superior Plus, REITS and Banks for normal yield with reasonably low risk)

regards
Alex

Read Answer Asked by Alejandro (Alex) on September 30, 2015
Q: The selling and lack of buying on this stock seems to be relentless. They have just now closed their convertible debenture. I am wondering if there is some kind of arbitrage going on between the stock and the debenture?
Read Answer Asked by wendy on September 30, 2015
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