Q: Last week 10% of the float traded, the most in years. Can we know who might have bought in or sold out? Any speculation if there's no definitive way of knowing? Thanks, J.
After reaching a new high several weeks ago, Boyd seems to be dropping quite steadily including today. I would expect that they would benefit from growing operations in the us but is this a general reaction to everything paying a dividend or did I miss some report or analyst downgrade on the stock.
Q: What are your thoughts on Tricon's 'new strategic initiative' to move into luxury residences announced this afternoon and general update on the company since your initial report?
Q: Is there any way to tell how much of the recent high volume selling in Hoime Capital is short sellers adding to their positions or longs liquidating their position? If longs, how much institutional vx. retail?
Q: Hi Peter & Team: I have a 3.5% position in GIB.A and 6% in CSU. I am considering keeping my position in CSU, selling GIB.A to buy MDA. Do you think this is a good swap from a point of view of diversification and perhaps a better growth potential?
Q: How concerned are you regarding new revelation that a long standing director has resigned. Of note is the timing just before clarification on mortgage originations as well as no reassuring comments from the director involved. I feel it's too late to sell now but this seems like more worrisome news. Thanks for your comments.
Q: With all the bad publicity and now an important director resignation would you think it wise to place a stop loss on the stock and around what price would you place it?
Thank you
Q: Hi 5i: DH Corp does not seem to have dropped along with the market. Do you still think it is a buy at its current P/E? And how would you rate its debt level?
Q: I note the article in today's Globe about Marc Cohodes and his shorting of HCG. I own it at $ 33.00. Is today's drop to $ 27.50 (a 52 week low) an overreaction ? Is it a bargain at these prices or is it a falling knife ?
Q: Douglas Porter suggests (see quote below) that the very weak dollar will cause inflation to rise and consumer spending to fall. In terms of those 2 themes, I am wondering which of the 5i stable of equities you expect to benefit most and least. A couple of examples would be a great help.
Many Thanks
Mike
“As opposed to the somewhat mixed picture for business, there is no ambiguity about how a weaker currency affects Canadian consumers — it is bad news, period,” he says.
“Ironically, a weak currency is probably a bigger risk to Canadian consumers than the perennial bogeyman of record household debt.”
Q: I am going to stay away from the energy sector which is 14% of my portfolio and sinking. New money will go to non energy with a reasonable dividend. Could you suggest a few that would fit please.
Thanks.