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Q: Hi Peter, are there any larger cap TSX stocks not currently in the portfolios that are really catching your eye as great buys for the next few years ? Sincere thanks to you and your team for all the sage advice !
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 01, 2015
Q: I have a full position in DH and am up 35%, but it has been falling lately, down about $3.50 a share for September. What would you think of switching to Thompson Reuters for equal dividend with a better chance of some growth?
Read Answer Asked by Edward on October 01, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Would like an update on your thoughts towards the progress OPRX has made and also the recent minority stake WPP has taken in OPRX.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on October 01, 2015
Q: Do you view that lumber stocks present an attractive opportunity currently and if so what would be your preferred companies to consider? In addition which would have a more direct relationship with the increase in new housing in the US and less reliance on the China market? Thanks for all your work.
Read Answer Asked by Rudy on October 01, 2015
Q: Good morning,

Can I have your current (latest update April 2015) thoughts on tso3?

They seem to be in the right space?

Thanks
Tom
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on October 01, 2015
Q: This stock has fallen like a rock. I know de bores drop the price of Diamonds by 9 % but the drop in our dollar should make up for it. I hear short selling might be the cause .MPV states a 1 $ dividend next yr. Is this possible?I would like your opinion .
Read Answer Asked by charlie on September 30, 2015
Q: Hi,
For income I have these 6 stock. Can you give me your order from 1 to six, I want keep the best for long term. Perheps you will have an other one in place of the last.
Thanks in advance.
Francois
Read Answer Asked by FRANCOIS on September 30, 2015
Q: The latest downturn has made for some incredible bargins for divvy investors. Could you give some suggestions for a "safe" 5%+ yield?
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on September 30, 2015
Q: I have a position in Tucows. I like the business and as I listened to the last conference call, it seemed like future growth plans were solid. I am down a lot on my position but it is almost impossible to sell given very low volumes.

I am thinking about adding to my position to reduce my cost base. What are your thoughts on the future of the Company?

Don
Read Answer Asked by Donald on September 30, 2015
Q: Hi, what do you think about gxi right now? Would you add to an existing position?

Thanks
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 30, 2015
Q: Hi Team,
Since the cel and a board member of Guestlogix resigned over the last two weeks,the share price has dropped by almost half.is this a sign of panic by investors ,while the fundamentals are still solid? Should I wait for Q3 results to average down or should I see this as an opportunity to average down?
thank you
Read Answer Asked by Jean on September 30, 2015
Q: reading the questions and answers to this massive downturn-
I think by far the best response comes from jerry who says I don't follow 5i's long term advice or their portfolios, I get my value from specific recommendations, answers to questions, and the basic integrity of 5i.
the key part of jerrys quote is long term advice--peter has been very clear that 5 years is his time frame and yet during this downturn especially with cxr everyone is in a panic.
as for me my time frame is far far shorter than 5 years-- and I think a stock like knight and currency exchange-- I own lots of both we will be rewarded long before 5 years is up and if I am not I always have the option to sell.but every investors temperament is different and if this downturn is too painful then sell and wait it out. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on September 30, 2015
Q: Hello Peter,
I own some Home Capital group, about 2 percent of weight. I also own bank of nova scotia, TD, and Royal all of which represent 17 percent of my weighting. I also have Ailment Couch Tard and Auto Canada which represent 2 to 3 % each. I am breaking even on HCG. I was thinking of selling it and putting the proceeds towards Auto Canada or Ailment Couche Tard or one of the existing banks as mentioned to take advantage of their lower stock values. Which one would make sense to you? I was thinking of splitting my proceeds to Auto Canada and Ailment Couche Tard as I have enough weighting in the banks. Why am I thinking of this? Simply to diversify away from stocks that could potential be hit due to a housing bubble. Your comments please.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on September 29, 2015
Q: On this latest pullback I am looking at adding the following. How would you rank them in order of attraction? Progressive Waste Solutions (BIN), Royal Bank (RY), Stella Jones (SJ) and Sienna Senior Living (SIA). My portfolio now is well diversified so just consider total future gains with medium to low risk.
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on September 29, 2015
Q: To me the key to knowing when to sell is knowing one's temperament. Once you know it, you can listen to what 5i suggests or google "when to sell stocks" and get a bunch more ideas. Choose the ideas that align with your temperament. I don't think an investor is going to be happy following some stranger's temperament. You have to follow your own.

I see a lot of people writing 5i, unhappy with their 30% and 40% losses. What they're saying is that their temperament can't handle those losses. No law says they had to suffer those losses. They were free to say, "Screw this, I'm getting outa here." But they didn't. They were aligning with 5i's temperament, not their own.

For me, I don't follow 5i's long term advice or their portfolios. I get my value from specific recommendations, answers to questions, and the basic integrity of 5i.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on September 29, 2015
Q: when 5 i sold fsv was it replaced with CXI in the model portfolio. I have some cash to put to use.

Thx Blake
Read Answer Asked by blake on September 29, 2015
Q: Hi, Peter
I would like to have a confirmation of the deal price.
David mentioned $ 86.5 on the 28th, you did not correct him.
Then Walter the same day mentioned $65, you did not correct him either.
So what is the deal price, it add to the enormous confusion.
Now another question/comment (please take 2 points is you think so):
I was looking this morning at the Biotech chart (Nasdaq IBB)from the yearly perspective it seems that it will test the August lows which is the norm these days (testing the lows).
BUT then I looked at the 10 years of the same chart. From the end of 2011 to today it went from 83 to 284.Is this not a gigantic bubble and if the pharma/biotech space is having "a bit" of a stumble these days, don't you think the bad times are just beginning,and Clinton has not much to do with a simple case of another bubble exploding?
Ps : I have asked you a private question last thursday and did not get an answer, is it lost?

Thanks for your answer
Claude
Read Answer Asked by claude on September 29, 2015
Q: Do you still prefer AGU over POT and if so can you give details as to why? I'm noticing a higher debt level than POT particularly when compared to market cap or enterprise value. My biggest concern is 1/ dividend sustainability and even more so 2/ getting thru a horrific storm (if this thing gets much worse) without going under.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 29, 2015