Investment Q&A

Q: I sure am glad I bought back into CXR a couple days ago. I actually thought that the earnings results today were not good as the Eps was a miss.
Your thoughts are appreciated as usual.

Q: Could you please comment on VNR's earnings. On the surface they appear a little disappointing compared to previous quarters. Thanks.

Q: I've had my eye on this one for a while. Too bad I did not buy when I came upon it? I tend not to buy small companies that are valued on growth because the landscape is littered with companies that fall faster then they rise when things do not go right. This comp. seems incredibly over valued to me: TTM PE of 27, FPE of 25, 7x book value. Even with an ROE of 20 & PEG ratio over one? It's EPS is very small - so, earning on a cash basis must be a fair bit higher. I'd like to buy - maybe? I prefer dividend growers as well. How liquid is the stock which is important to me because I like to hold good size positions. I did well with BAD & ACQ which were growth stocks: 3 x my money - so, I do like a bit of growth.

Q: What is your view on the 1st quarter's results?

Q: Both companies reported recently and a commonality between the two was that the margins were slimmer. Is this the result of competition within the industry, meaning that the infrastructure story may be a bit overblown, weakness still in the industrial sector (Bird Construction sales declined here as well), from the Canadian dollar strengthening last quarter or is this simply life in the construction industry and we should stay the course?

Paul F.

Q: Hi 5i, what do you think about today's price levels for an entry point? Is there significant upside potential from here?

Q: Could you please rate these stocks as to A) growth potential and B) risk level. Thanx Robbie

Q: I've been trying to learn more about D-Box's revenue model, particularly on the entertainment side, and I'm hoping you can provide some insight. When screens sign on and motion systems are installed, to what extent are the D-Box revenues one-time (i.e. to install) versus recurring (i.e. per patron)? Thanks.

Q: Can I have your comments on todays development on Gamehost and WCP
THX Stan

Q: Hi! I did some spring cleaning and had to pick between drt and pur. The two were small positions and I ended selling pur and adding a bit to drt. In hindsight it looks like I should have done the opposite. If pur looks better now I can still make the change if you suggest so. Thx, Dominic

Q: Given today's earnings report, growth, and the company update; at what price (or P/E) would you consider the risk to be so small as to be insignificant. Even if the strategic alternatives do not work out and even if the shorts persist, is there an argument to be made to a Mr Ackman against backing up his truck.

Q: Can you please comment on earnings for AVO, SYZ and WSP. Disrequard if you have already answered previously before getting to my question.
Thank you

Q: Could you please comment on results and update from special committee.

Thanks,
Milan

Q: Your thoughts on the quarter please!

Thanks,

Eric

Q: Hi 5i,

In the last proxy & general meeting shareholders were to vote on a "blank cheque" policy for preferred shares I believe. I did not see results for the vote of this. Do you know what happened?

Would preferred shares dilute the value of the current common shares?
Are they for private investors or to be listed on the stock exchange?
Do you think this is a form of a "backup" or added plan to deleverage the company faster?
Would someone like BlackRock be interested in this type of investment as opposed to buying the whole company?

Thank you, Shane

Q: I know that BEP.UN pay their cash distribution in US$ are there any other companies that are in your portfolios that pay in US$ or is BEP.UN the only company.

Thanks

Q: what are your thoughts on DRT? would you still be a holder after the disappointing earning results?

Q: Understanding the "portfolio" aspect to your approach, this may be a tough question.

I hold your balanced portfolio but wanted to add growth. Should I add a small position in each of the growth names, or are there some specific names from the growth portfolio you would add?

Thanks.

Q: What is the consensus for CXR's upcoming earnings? At $30, does the risk/reward present a time to double down?

Thanks,

Wes

Q: While watching Peter on BNN I heard him mention that DBO had been added to the 5i Growth Portfolio. Did not know that! When was this brought to members' attention on the 5i website - is there some place members are given the signal of a new inclusion in a portfolio?

Peter mentioned that DBO's technology has been around for 14 years. Two questions: What is the catalyst for this company to get recognition from 5i now? What is your outlook for earnings and capital appreciation over the next 1 -3 years?

While on the subject of his recent appearance, kudos to Peter for once again providing un-hyped informative investor info to build our investing knowledge! I am curious how much weight does Peter give to the "Street Consensus" info often asked of BNN hosts? How should ordinary retail investors treat such information? Is it trustworthy or does it perhaps reflect 'self-serving' biases of analysts who do curry favour to deeper pockets?

Thanks for your great service!

SGR