Investment Q&A

Q: What does your team think of the AT&T merger with Direc TV (DTV). If you own DTV would you continue to hold?The market did not seem to love the deal.

Q: Hello just want to know your thoughts on Duke energy

Q: What do you think about LinkedIn (LNKD) now? Technology stocks have fallen, but is this a good time to hold or sell?

Q: a few companies i was thinking of buying your thoughts. uec-uranium energy corp, swir-sierra wireless, inc, pcrfy-panasonic corp.adr,yhoo yahoo! inc. thanku

Q: Hello,

I purchased Amazon (AMZN) as a long term holding and for the past few years it has performed very well. With the Alibaba IPO approaching, the stock price has taken a bit of a hit, would it be wise to take profits?

Thank you.

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on Ligand Pharmaceuticals, LGND.

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on OptimizeRx, OPRX based on their recent quarter and other activities. I know you didnt like it in February 2014 when i initially asked about it. But their recent Q1 2014 release seems positive. http://seekingalpha.com/pr/9951653-optimizerx-corporation-q1-2014-operating-results

Q: CBOE on the nasdaq. To me CBOE has a high P/E, however ROE is very high as well. Is this company expensive. Do they have good growth prospects and do you see any looming risks out their for the company, that one should know about.

Q: Could I please get your preference between U.S. Booze stocks STZ vs BF.B. Thanks.

Q: What is your opinion of Novartis AG (NVS on NYSE) ?

Q: What is your assessment of Blackrock? Thx

Q: I hold a position in General Motors (GMM.U) that trades on the TSX in US funds. Several questions:
- is it possible for a company to trade in US funds on the TSX?
- would the dividends declared by GMM.U be deemed "eligible" dividends for Canadian tax purposes?
- What are your thoughts on GMM.U? Definitely tumultuous times given the recalls etc..

Thanks!

Q: There has been discussion of the concept of using BRK.B as a low-cost alternative to a US-equity mutual fund. Continuing that theme, are there other companies that take direct ownership in multiple businesses and then issue shares/units for purchase by the public? Can you list some please. Do you recommend any?

Cheers,
JohnWest

Q: Hello 5i,
Can I please have your opinion on Windstream Holdings (WIN), as I may add to an existing position?
Thanks

Q: 5i Team, I owned Paladin, held my shares, and now own ENDO INTERNATIONAL PLC. Two part question: 1. There seems to be two symbols: ENL.TO and ENDP. I understand that one trades on TSX and one trades in US, but I can't resolve the difference in price and volume. Right now the TSX listing trades at roughly $78 and the US listed roughly $70. Shouldn't TSK be lower, not higher. Also, very dramatic volume differences. I took no action with Paladin shares, so would I now by default own the TSX listed shares? 2. Is the long term outlook for ENDO good enough for me to continue holding them. I have no other health care stocks. I am tempted to sell, but only because I feel a bit lost at sea, now that you no longer cover the new company. If the outlook is decent, I will probably continue to hold.
Thanks
Ditto to all the wonderful comments you get on your service.

Q: I just turned 65. I have the following US stocks in my RRSP.
PG,JNJ,UTX,HIG,PVH,HON,GE,DXJ,T,YUM,IBM,USB,NOV,F,KEY,MS,NKE,AXP,ETN,VZ,GS,PFE,JPM,SBUX,COH. The total value of these stocks is $64000. Which one's would you recommend I keep and which one' should I get rid of. I do not plan to take the money out till I turn 71.

Thanks for help.

Q: what's your outlook for molycorp? is the rare earth market going to improve for their products? this company seems to have poor management and i hope they can right this ship. thanks.

Q: I have about $50,000.00 US which I am looking to use to purchase 3-4 US stocks in a non-registered (taxable)account. I am happy to hold long term. Am thinking of purchasing either Disney or Time Warner and one or two others. Can you recommend a couple of additional US larger caps? We do have AIG/Halliburton/GE in our rrsp. Thanks for the terrific service. Bill Y.

Q: Could you please comment on Apollo Global Management (APO)?
It keeps going down on high volumes. Should I sell it.

Thanks,
Milan

Q: Hi Peter
CBS in the us ...what do you think of this stock? Maybe I should keep my funds in Canada
Candi