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Q: The headline numbers looked fine. Digging down were there things in the recent release to warrant the sell off? We're numbers below expectations?
Read Answer Asked by Noel on January 16, 2015
Q: How much exposure does each of the big Canadian banks have to oil and related risk of loan losses? What is the oil exposure and which banks are more exposed? How much should one be concerned?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Frank on January 15, 2015
Q: Genworth is down 25 percent in 6 weeks. This seems surprising for a company in its type of business. Do you think this reflects an expectation of mortgage defaults? Other explanations? Do you think it is a buy for a conservative long term investor? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by James on January 15, 2015
Q: can you tell me what percentages of business of total revenues is done province by province thanks
Read Answer Asked by neil on January 14, 2015
Q: Can you provide and update on eqb - they have increased the dividend and their book value grew by 17% last year and their PE is trading at 8.8.
Read Answer Asked by Cary on January 14, 2015
Q: What did you think of their latest earnings report released yesterday after market close?

Thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 14, 2015
Q: Hi Peter & team, BNS and all banks keep falling....do you expect more downside? Also, if a stock trades in the US and Canada (like BNS does) do you check both exchanges to get a better"feel" before you buy/sell? I ask this because BNS in the US has come down to the level of February 2014.....are we to assume BNS Canada will also get down to its low of February which would be ~58.00?

Than you!
Read Answer Asked by Silvia on January 14, 2015
Q: This company has shown up on my radar with solid fundamentals; though it has been substantially higher in the past 5 years. Do you have any thoughts on it please? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Victor on January 13, 2015
Q: Hi folks, I've been looking at adding this bank to my holdings. My view is the stock is not ready to buy yet as it appears to be trading in tandem with the price of oil. According to what I see the stock would be a buy around $15. Do you agree? What's are your thoughts on this strategy to play the fear in the oil markets. With much thanks!
Read Answer Asked by mark on January 13, 2015
Q: Hello 5i team

WFC reports later this week. Do you any idea what we can expect and what effect this report may have on share value?

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on January 13, 2015
Q: Hi 5i Team!
GS has dropped below its 52 week high and is off its 52 week high by more than 25%. Is there any fundamental reason for this?
The dividend is good, is raised regularly and it also pays special dividends.
My wild guess is that there was takeover speculation that hasn't panned out but I thought that was an old story.
Any information and advice on whether to buy, sell or hold would be appreciated. My entry price was $22.50 (TFSA acct). Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Heather on January 13, 2015
Q: I have read your recent comments on AHF and would like to know if yesterdays release of Q4 assets under management has you concerned. I understand the decline in AUM is related to them trying to get out of lower margin products. My concern is I am not seeing where the offsetting increase is for higher margin business. I am not a fan of the "liquid alternative" funds they are currently promoting if that is where they think the higher margin business is going to come from. My guts are telling me to take my losses and move on. Am I too negative on this one?
Read Answer Asked by Morgan on January 12, 2015
Q: Here I thought I was a cool hand Luke, a cold hearted, non emotional stock trader but when I read in the Globe today that Bank of America's number two stock recommendation is to short Canadian Banks I could feel my dander getting up. Putting my patriotism aside do you reckon that there is there any reason to to think that they are on to something.
Read Answer Asked by David on January 12, 2015
Q: Does the AYA fiasco do some explaining as to why AHF has been selling off? Diversification bites in the same spot sometimes! Who would of thought?
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on January 11, 2015
Q: For 2014 you had been recommending HCG. Despite the stock and my position losing $10 a share since I bought it on your supportive advice last summer, what is your advice now on your 2014 recommendation. It takes a huge recovery in the stock price to make up for this current losing position from those who bought it last summer, or fall. I know the stocks history but more interested in your call on what to do now on this one.
Read Answer Asked by john on January 11, 2015