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Q: The jan 20 issue of Forbes had an interesting article on Buy-write closed end funds in the U.S.. The 5 year returns of the 10 they covered averaged between 12% and 18.7%. The m.e.r.s were around 1%. They all trade below n.a.v. ,and the average yield is between 7 and 10 %. Are the trading strategies risky? Is there a disadvantage to Canadian investors? If not what are we missing? See: FFA ,BOE,CII,IGA,ETY,EOI,JSN,ETV,DPO,NFJ. Thanks, Philip
Read Answer Asked by Philip on February 25, 2014
Q: Hello Peter,

I like buying stocks when there is capitulation and everyone is rushing to get out. Often then the stock is oversold and the market is over pessimistic. BB and BAC are 2 stocks I bought close to the bottom. Do you have any model to screen for BIG names stocks that make good contrarian play? Recently, I bought Weight Watchers and I wrote a puts on BIG LOTS. Both have sold off and the business is trying to turnaround and success is uncertain. However do you think that the risk justify the potential reward based on valuation?
Thanks in advance.

John
Read Answer Asked by John on February 24, 2014
Q: I own shares in Tesla Motors (TSLA-Q) in my TFSA.Reviewing their 30/9/2013 report risk factors take up 45of the 85 page report. Considering selling at about $200 per share.Do you see any further upside with this stock ?
Read Answer Asked by James Robertson on February 24, 2014
Q: GRPN is at all time low. Is it a good time to buy?
Read Answer Asked by Rae on February 23, 2014
Q: Greetings Peter and team. Would you be so kind to take a look at the stock Axiall Corporation (AXLL). It has a forward P/E of 9.12 a PEG ratio of 1.35 price per sales of 0.70 and price per book of 1.23 Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Fred on February 22, 2014
Q: Do you have an opinion on ONVO a 3D printing biotech?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on February 21, 2014
Q: Hello 5i,
I’m looking to purchase Compass Diversified Holdings (codi). I will accomplish this by selling partial positions in several different companies. The position will be approximately 1.5% of my holdings. I read your comments from 2012 on this company, do you think it’s still worth buying?
Thank,
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 20, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

What are your thoughts on OptimizeRx, OPRX.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on February 20, 2014
Q: Where would one be best advised to invest for growth in a USD account ?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 19, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

What are your thoughts on DuPont Fabros Technology, DFT.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on February 19, 2014
Q: Hello 5i team! I would like to know your opinion on shipping companies that handle LNG and if you have any favorites among this group. Thanks for all your hard work.
Read Answer Asked by Ruth on February 19, 2014
Q: Hello 5I Team: Can you provide your opinion on Gerdau S.A. (GGB)?. Is it a good time to buy the stock now (was down sharply in last few weeks)?.

Thanks in advance.
Loni
Read Answer Asked by Loni on February 19, 2014
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