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Q: My question is on Starbucks. I never really hear anything good to say about SBUX. I purchased 150 shares at $36.53 back in April 2011. I have a nice profit and I know it trades at a high multiple and is expensive. I am kind of hanging on in the hopes of a 2:1 split. What are the chances it will split and do you think it has room to go higher. If they get a miss on earnings how far do you think they will fall?
Read Answer Asked by Jimmy on September 03, 2013
Q: EEP-N: Largest liquid oil pipeline in the US in which Enbridge is a stakeholder. It has a fairly large yield of over 7% and dividends have been slowly increasing over years. Although this co. is not high growth, would this be a good holding in a RRSP. Do you see any valuation risk or stagnant/lowered divided in the next 5 years?
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on September 03, 2013
Q: For the fixed income portion of my US holdings would stocks like MTGE, AGNC, NLY, HTS and CMO be appropriate. They all have high yields. Or does the downside risk on their share prices when interest rates increase make this an unwise investment plan?

If so, what would make more sense?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on September 03, 2013
Q: FEZ ETF, NYSE-would you buy for a USD portfolio looking ahead to improving economy in EU?
Read Answer Asked by James on September 02, 2013
Q: HLSS,NYSE-fundamentals look pretty good; however, when I read about their business, I do not understand it. Is this a play on the improving economy in the USA & housing specifically-and, would you buy it?
Read Answer Asked by James on September 02, 2013
Q: I would like your opinion of Trinity Industries TRN-N as a good industrial pick. The use of railcars in the oil business must be a real bonus to them. THANKS
Read Answer Asked by John on September 01, 2013
Q: Hello,

Previously I asked about a stock I hold Sucampo (SCMP) because the stock had decline 30% and I couldn't find a reason why. You kindly looked into the stock and concluded the same. Recent earning were good but didn't impact the stock price.

My question is, should you hold on to a stock that the market doesn't seem to like?
Read Answer Asked by Sunita on August 31, 2013
Q: EAT, NYSE, very high ROE of 71%, low payout ration, committed to buying back a huge portion of their shares and appears to increase dividends nominally every year. Would you buy here for a long-term hold?
Where does one go to get unbiased research on USA listed companies?
Thank you,
J
Read Answer Asked by James on August 28, 2013
Q: Sorry, it was Blackstone (BX-NYSE) that I meant to ask about. Biox also sounds interesting but a very different sort of investment.
Regards, Gail
Read Answer Asked by Gail on August 28, 2013
Q: TEVA has been a holding of mine for several years and has been the epitome of dead money. There's certainly been no growth and I wonder is the true PE 8X or 80X as some have it? Can you recommend an U.S. ETF that would represent the industry bearing in mind that I also hold Pfizer?

I note that Valeant is now in the top ten of large cap Canadian companies and do you think it can overtake companies higher up on the list such as Enbridge? Thanks, J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on August 27, 2013
Q: OZM "Och-Ziff Capital Management Group" has an unusual high dividend payout. What do you think of the company and do you think the dividend is sustainable.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Saad on August 26, 2013
Q: Hello 5i,

What are your thoughts on the cloud computing sector? After IBM recently bought softlayer - Do you foresee more takeovers in the near future?

As a side note it would be helpful on the website to have a search function that isn't restricted to a stock symbol only.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 24, 2013
Q: Hello 5i Team. I am thinking at purchasing KKR and GS and would appreciate your opinion on these two US stocks.
Read Answer Asked by John on August 22, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on McDermott International, MDR. seems they have a nice backlog in projects, insider recently bought and trading at BV.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on August 21, 2013
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