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Q: For lack of better words, many stocks are presently on sale OR are atleast much lower than we paid for them, sometimes by a huge (very huge) margin. Assuming these opportunities are real, it would be an ideal time to add a little.

My understanding of your assessment is that you have high hopes for this company, believe that nothing has changed other than unpredictable market forces.

The stock has really dropped, which does not imply a bargain if it is still overpriced; however, my understanding is that we liked the stock at $2.00 and nothing has changed, so I must believe that this a great buying opportunity as long as we continue to properly diversify and understand that this may take 5-10 years. Your thoughts on this as a buying opportunity? Any new input from their mgmt? Any concerns with cash burnout over time? Other than wishing there were more sales contracts (which is definitely key), any other issues?

I ask these questions because I feel that we like to jump on the bandwagon when it is moving uphill with great momentum but want to ignore it when it is unwanted, even though it is the same bandwagon (i.e. same fundamentals). As a general comment are we not following a herd mentality (which is not wrong in itself on many occassions)? Should we not be greedy (at times) when others are fearful? I know this these are hard, fundamental questions about investing but your thoughts are appreciated OR maybe this could be the theme of a future blog... (I think that these are opportune times to pick up shares in companies we like even though their momentum is negative, even though we are buying the dips, even though we are possibly doubling down...)

As an aside, this was recently published. I just saw it this morning.
https://patient-monitoring.healthcaretechoutlook.com/vendors/top-patient-monitoring-solution-providers-2018.html

Thanks again!
Read Answer Asked by Walter on October 15, 2018
Q: Hi Team,

Is it a good idea to have a stop loss order for some of the high volatility stocks such as PHO, RHT, COV, TSGI and tech stocks and what should it be set at.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ninad on October 15, 2018
Q: What do you think of Canfor Corp (CFP)at this price? The PE is 5.8, top and bottom lines are increasing, they are buying back shares, and a decent balance sheet. They have mills in the S.E. near where all the hurricanes seem to hit. RBC has a one year target of $43.00 and it's trading at $21.26
Read Answer Asked by Howard on October 15, 2018
Q: Interested in your thoughts on Laurentian Bank. The stock price has been in a steady decline for the past year despite a dividend much higher than the Big 5 banks.
Is that dividend safe and how would you rate an investment in Laurentian compared to one of the big banks. Also do you see any prospects for an increase in the stock price.
Thanks as always!
Read Answer Asked by Chuck on October 15, 2018
Q: hi Peter still confused about the P/E ratios. for example. using PBH the 5i profile today shows P/E OF 31.90. according to todays globe and mail the consensus EPS for PBH is $1.25 giving a P/E of 69.04 on sept 27 you said that PBH 2019 EPS was $5.27 giving a forward P/E of 16.37 can you please clarify for me. also what will cause earnings per share to jump from 1.25 to 5.27? thanks Richard
Read Answer Asked by richard on October 15, 2018
Q: Would you recommend buying these companies for a conservative investor? Or others?
Finally, Is it important to hold American stocks in ones portfolio and which stocks would be your favorite conservative stocks?
Many thanks rose
Read Answer Asked by Rose on October 15, 2018
Q: Hello team, my son is 19 and he has 10,000 to invest for the long term. Can you advise what 5-6 companies you would recommend?

Thanks
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Edward on October 15, 2018
Q: I've got a small investment in this company. They are listed on the CSE as SPR and now on the OTCBB as SRUTF.
What kind of security do I have on these types of listings?
Read Answer Asked by Vern on October 15, 2018
Q: Hi 5i team.

I'm primarily an income oriented investor and have over half of my portfolio in cash right now due to selling a house. I have a full position (which is 4% for me) of ENB (through ENB and ENF). I'm thinking of adding gradually building a full position in TRP as well. Do you see enough difference in the two pipeline companies to justify owning both and is 8% too heavy for that sector.

Thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 15, 2018