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Q: Hi 5i. When talking about investing in a business, monopolies (or those that don't have competition) tend to win and have this durable competitive advantage. What would you guys say is a near-monopoly companies that are worth investing in?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on April 01, 2015
Q: I was about to sell this stock after reading that you see little (though > 0) chance of a competing bid and that currency fluctuation was going to be the main cause of movement. But I saw that some 700,000 shares have moved today and it got me wondering who was on the other side of these trades? As you say, there are two sides to every trade so is it "sharp" arbitrageurs buying and if so, should I hang on? I would just as soon move on if it is only going to be for a few cents but am I missing something here?

Appreciate your always sage advice.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 31, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,
Sincere thanks for all the great advice. What's your short list of TSX listed companies that have a large percent of their income from south of the border, and/or from places other than home ? TCN, CSU, ESL have all been terrific. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 31, 2015
Q: I currently have broker accounts with TD Waterhouse & ITrade.
Can I get your thoughts on QuestTrade. Who are they / who owns them? With TD & ITrade I know I can get help by walking into a branch but strictly online seems a bit riskier.

Thank you as always.
Craig
Read Answer Asked by Craig on March 30, 2015
Q: Hi 5i Group:
Do you know about IKO Enterprises Ltd and Saul Koschitzky? I see that they took a big position in May 2014 in Vicwest and then the company was bought out. They have also taken a position in Strongco. Any thoughts about these guys would be helpful.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Cary on March 30, 2015
Q: excluding patric horan which I know which are the best hedge funds or who are very good fund holders.
Read Answer Asked by nizar on March 30, 2015
Q: Can you provide an update on Hudson's Bay (HBC) since its announcement of the REIT joint venture with Simon Properties and RioCan.
Read Answer Asked by ROB on March 30, 2015
Q: In case you hadn't seen it there was good news today on NRG
Alter NRG agrees to Harvest takeover for $5 per share.

Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 27, 2015
Q: I am holding the following losers. I am not sure if they are worth holding on to. Would appreciate your views. Thanks
VNP(-40%), CS(-52%). TBE(-52%), VXS(-52%), VALE(-47%, ECA(-39%).
Read Answer Asked by satish on March 27, 2015
Q: Several reports over the last few months mention that it's just a matter of time before more competition comes in from the U.S. do you see this happening any time soon, thanks? I got out of Dollarama about three month ago, but now considering getting back in.
Read Answer Asked by Pat on March 27, 2015
Q: In response to a question today you recommended Loblaws in the Consumer Staples sector. I'm curious why not Metro when Metro has a much higher ROE and a lower P/E ratio. Also, would you recommend George Weston instead of Loblaws? Just curious. Thanks for all you do!
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on March 27, 2015
Q: Could we get your latest views on GUD. It's been off quite a bit the past few days. Is it good time to take a position?
Read Answer Asked on March 26, 2015
Q: In the Consumer Cyclicals, I hold Linamar, Magna, Disney, DHX Media and a bit of BABA. In Consumer Defensives, I hold Couche-Tard and Saputo.

I was thinking I would sell Linamar from cyclicals and add Loblaw to Defensives, under the assumption that it's probably better at this time to have more weighting in defensives than cyclicals. Does it merit holding both Saputo and Loblaw, given that their charts parallel each other in an upward trajectory, with Loblaw slightly outperforming Saputo since about the end of October. I have a sense, from reading all your answers on Loblaw, that you expect good growth from them. If not Loblaw, would you suggest another name, please? .... or should I leave well enough alone, assuming there is still good growth in Linamar? Thanks for your advice, as always: you deliver a stellar service that is beyond compare!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on March 26, 2015
Q: Hello Team,

Would it be possible for you to list the names of 1 or 2 companies in each sector but with a management which is similar to the ones at CSU, CCL, CXR, or AYA? I mean companies whose management has proven record in caring about shareholders, taking calculative risk to grow the business, and having meaningful skin in the game.

Given your vast knowledge of who is who in business, I hope this is not way too much work for you but I understand if you decline. Like everyone else I am just grateful that you are there for us all. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on March 26, 2015
Q: Please advise five Canadian dividend growth stocks you can recommend at this time. Thank you, Barrie
Read Answer Asked by Barrie on March 26, 2015
Q: Although we are still buried under mounds of snow here in the Maritimes, it is spring cleaning time. I am looking to get rid of some of my loser stocks for other opportunities.
Would you recommend bailing on any of the following? Or conversely, would any be good to average down on? I have a long term investment horizon.
GXI -34%
CVE -35%
ESN -57%
NTB -31%
RMM.UN -19%
AX.UN -3%

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 25, 2015
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