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Q: Hi could I please have your opinion on eCobalt Solutions as a speculative Cobalt company. I looked at the Thompson Reuters evaluation on TD waterhouse and they give it a "10" out of 10 rating. Also 2 analysts list it as a "strong buy". With the Cobalt price surging I'm looking for a way to benefit from the growth in demand, but with a company that has no ties to the Congo. Do you see potential in this company for a small hold? Technically it is right at the 200 day moving average.
Read Answer Asked by Kel on April 05, 2018
Q: Hello 5i, Can I get your assessment of this company. It seems to be building a base in the 50 to 55 range since Mar 2017. Can you confirm these parameters that were taken from BMO Investorline.
Revenue: 4,444 (million)
Estimated EPS Growth: 24.1%
Estimated P/E Ratio: 238.60
DPS: 2.429000 (4.5%)
Price/Book Ratio: 0.85
If this range of of 50-55 is in fact a base building what do you see as a breakout for it.
Thanks for your service.
Read Answer Asked by pietro on April 05, 2018
Q: In light of the recent market turmoil and prospects of a global trade war I feel I should have some exposure to gold. In your opinion, would it be best to invest in a specific gold miner (miners), a gold ETF or perhaps a royalty company. I'm looking for a longer term hold.
Read Answer Asked by Edgar on April 05, 2018
Q: I have the above (ZBK, CJP, VEE, XFH) ETF's making up part of my portfolio in order to gain exposure to international markets and US bank growth as a result of tax cuts, rising interest rates and deregulation. I'm wondering whether i should be making any switches to other ETF's that would be giving me a better overall return (given currency, growht profile, MER, concentration etc.)...or would you switch nothing?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on April 05, 2018
Q: Greetings et al,
I would appreciate if Peter could give his opinion on b2, since he spent many years at Sprott. I hear nothing but good about B2 from analysts,
guests on BNN, Globe articles, and 5-i, and yet it never can break $ 4.00.
If gold goes up it generally goes down. Astute CEO. What is wrong?
I read an article in the Globe on March 29 stating that for every $ 1.00
increase in the price of WCS DESJARDINS estimates that athabasca oilsands cash flow will increase 10.4%. This AM it was announced
that due to less imports by the USA from Venezeula coupled with
Enbridge reducing what they call airpockets in their shipping system
the WCS/WTI has reduced from $ 28.00 in February, 2018 to $ 18.00
today, and ATH is down today. At an increase of $ 10.00/ barrel for
ATH provided it stays there, Wouldn't one think Ath would go up a few cents?
Thanks,
BEN.
Read Answer Asked by BEN on April 05, 2018
Q: I bought GE several years ago for its stable dividend (sigh). I have been pondering whether to let it ride and see how it recovers or if I should sell before it drops to nothing. Looking at what is being published goes in both directions as to whether it should be held or sold. From your Q&A it appears that you wouldn't suggest getting in. What is your position about holding a persons current position?
Read Answer Asked by Betty on April 05, 2018
Q: In the April 3rd BNN Market Call Newsletter, Jaime Carrasco makes a case for increasing one's gold holdings, due to China ".....giving the petro-yuan gold convertibility......".
Could we have your reaction to his argument? (And recommendations if you tend to agree?)

Thanks for your great service!!!
Read Answer Asked by Jim on April 05, 2018
Q: Would you comment on ICE on the NYSE, please. It has performed nicely since 2015 and wondered if their earnings, etc. bode well for the future. -- i.e., justify continue to hold in this market? Although it's been a "bit rocky'", it certainly hasn't suffered inordinately. (Is there a better Canadian alternative?)

I am wondering which sectors are good for "parking" money at this time (that is, to avoid the crazy volatility of tech, for someone who is always heavily weighted in tech). Is gold a good alternative?

Please feel free to deduct points as appropriate, since this is a two-pronged question.


Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on April 05, 2018
Q: About to sell this real loser, however I do respect & appreciate your opinion. Have owned it for nearly 3 yrs & while rising slightly at one point during a momentary pop-up in Jan-Feb of this year, it has now dropped 25%. Before dumping, I thought you might have a contrarian position as its book V is nearly $8.50. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 05, 2018
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