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Q: The Q2 earnings are a little above estimates but with the commodity price soaring Q3 should be spectacular. Can you give me an explanation of why Zacks would go from a hold to a strong sell on these results? What type of credence do "insiders" give to these recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by Jim on July 27, 2016
Q: Hello Peter,
What is happening to Gold standard ventures? It was doing quite well and now it seems to dip every day. Also, would you consider concordia as a good buy right now and in the gold sector, would Agnico Eagle be considered a good buy now. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by umedali on July 27, 2016
Q: Hello 5i,
Which two currencies would you chose to invest in after the Canadian loonie and the American dollar. The term of the investment would be similar in length to the aforementioned currencies and have a single purpose of diversifying the overall portfolio, regarding currencies.
Kind regards,
Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 27, 2016
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I realize this is not your "cup of tea". However ...please give your current assessment. The new phone, winning the law suit and more demand for security...may this create a small catalyst? I have held it for a while...The stock has moved up slightly...please give your opinion. Do these positive developments support "holding" for a while or best to sell in this little upswing?
Thanks for your thoughts!
Dr.Ernest Rivait
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on July 27, 2016
Q: I'm puzzled by the enthusiasm for this sector. Besides Government regulation, what are the barriers to entry ? What makes medical marijuana farming any different than regulated tomato farming?

I have serious reservations regarding this sector. Companies with the "hope" of producing earnings at a future point in time but with very little certainty. It looks like an arms race. Get as big as you can as fast as you can, and use other people's money because they don't know what the price of their product will be when the market becomes saturated.

What will stop people from getting a bucket of soil and seeds to grow their own?

So why would shareholders pay six-figure salaries to glorified tomato farmers who have yet to prove that they can generate steady cash-flows?


This sector reminds me of the TSX-V in 2007, people mortgaging their principal residence to buy penny stocks of jr mining companies with names they couldn't pronounce. It's like investment fantasy land, drawing novice investors in hordes. When you start to receive marijuana stock tips from cab drivers and hotdog vendors, you'll know it's time to exit.

Anyone looking to buy these stocks should really evaluate what type of investor they are before committing to the weed sector. Fast money can produce fast crashes when the money runs out.
Read Answer Asked by malcolm on July 27, 2016
Q: The following is a list of stock that I own showing the losses of each. Alta Gas(ALA) 32% Loss - Enerplus (ERF) 64% loss - Exco Tech(XTC)15% Loss - Gluskin (/GS) 32% loss -Painted Pony(PPY) 27% loss - Pur Tech(PUR) 27% loss and Surge(SGY)68% loss. Losses shown include dividends but I think all these companies have cut the dividends since I purchased them years ago. Question: Would you keep these or sell them now and purchase other stocks with better dividends. ? If you think these should be sold could you recommend a few. Thanks Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernie on July 25, 2016
Q: Which of the Aerospace/Defense companies do you think is the cheapest with the highest growth potential for next few years from the list.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on July 25, 2016
Q: I note your recent comments on the risks associated with the present contracts for NIF but my understanding from one of the noted brokerages is that the Co has a "break up" value of somewhere between 3.50 and 5.00, which of course is well ahead of the current pricing and worth a wait for this to be realized. Could you comment please. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 25, 2016
Q: You noted recently that CHW was sensitive to interest rates but otherwise was doing well. The share price also looks as though it could be stabilizing so in a rising rate/economic environment how much of a problem are interest rates? I would have thought that lease rates were relatively flexible and could adjust to accommodate the effects of an improving business environment resulting in an overall improvement in profitability. Would you like to revisit this issue? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 23, 2016
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