Investment Q&A

Q: hello Peter...I read over the week-end your article in the National Post about 5 mid-cap US stocks. Interesting! And now I’m wondering…..is this a prelude to inclusion of them in an upcoming 5iR US balanced portfolio?….Tom

Q: I have a half position in pur would you recommend increasing to a full position at this time.

Q: THIS COMPANY HAS BEEN A CORE HOLDING IN MY RRSP FOR YEARS BUT AT 25 TIMES EARNINGS I WONDER IF THERE ISN`T A BETTER PLACE TO BE, I SEE PEPSI AS A GREAT COMPANY BUT WHERE DOES THE GROWTH COME FROM. THANKYOU FOR YOUR OPINION

Q: Hi 5i Research team,

What is your analysis of Centamin PLC considering the last quarter was not very good? Do you think it will recover and do better going forward?
Thank you,
Bashir

Q: What discount broker would 5i recommend for a DIY investor who has a good knowledge level of the investment world? Things to be considered would be portfolio management, alerts, news reels, trading fees, real time quotes, charting capabilities, US & CDN Market coverage, consolidated reporting (across various accounts - e.g. RRSP, TFSA, LIRA, ORDER). Thank you.

Q: I have been watching and warming up to this very small capp stock. Today it announced a 2nd quarter update.
My question is when companies do this "market update" does it set up an expectation that may dissapoint when actual results are released.
Also do you think this is an ok time to start a small postion or wait for next quarter results.
Thanks
John

Q: James Davidson of Strategic Investment mentioned Polarityte Inc symbol COOL at $ 15.00 on May 22nd. It is now at $ 29.00 Company is involved with Stem Cells and Regenerate Limbs. Some interesting research has been done. Take a look . Could have huge potential RAK

Q: There appears to be some traction to Urban Transit Systems moving to the Westport Fuel Systems near zero NOx emission engines for their buses. As this name has fallen a lofty amount in the past few years, do you see any embers in the ashes.

Q: I would appreciate your comments on Nuran Wireless Inc. (NUR-CSE).
Thanks!

Q: I am considering making a rather substantial (for me) investment in Energy Transfer Partners (symbol ETP). I am however concerned about the fact this is a USA Limited Partnership. I'm wondering if the distributions might be subjected to any withholding taxes or if I might find myself needing to file one or more USA Income Tax Returns, in the states within which the limited partnership operates? The investment will be made within either my RRSP, my LIRA or my TFSA account. I am considering investing up to $50,000.00 in this entity and so would very much appreciate any advice you may be able to offer regarding potential tax or regulatory hurdles I might face today or in the future, as a Canadian citizen making an investment in a USA domiciled Limited Partnership. Thank you.

Q: What is the outlook for AQN and reasons why you would buy
this company today?
Why do they pay their dividends in USD and what difference
does it make?
Thank you very much.

Q: Can you determine the softwood tariff rate for Acadian?

Thanks
Bob Rose

Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Could you please give me your update comment on store capital corp. Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway has just taken 9.8% stake of STOR. Is STOR debt high as a REIT? IS a good or a OK investment after share price up $2? Thanks

Q: Wonder if Game Host is worth holding. I'm down about 17% and it's about 5% of my portfolio. What are chances they might cut dividend? Is it worth adding to position?

Q: What is causing the recent activity in EcoSynthetics ?

Q: Red Eagle Mining announced a Rights Offering today. In response to one of their mines and a change in approach regarding how to best get at the gold. What are you thoughts? I purchased 6000 shares as a flyer a few months back. Cost was 70 cents. Trading at 30 cents today. Should I just walk away.

Q: I am becoming interested in Enbridge as it gets close to 50 dollars. I was trying to find the payout ratio and I found it on a site it was paying out 102%. Is this correct? I find this hard to believe as everyone like to recommend this stock which would not wise if it cant cover dividend. Where do I find accurate pay out ratios?

Q: Hi!

Small position in Red Eagle. How would you deal with the 'new' situation unfolding at their mine and also the rights offering? Clearly market didn't like it too much!

Thx,

Q: Hello!

What are your thoughts on Calfrac Well Service as as short term investment. The company enjoyed a pretty good rebound since the 2015 crash but now is trending at the 52 week low. Given the uncertainty and volatility of the oil prices do you feel like now would be a good entry point as some oil stocks appear to be oversold?

Regards,

Irek

Q: Hi team,
With the price of oil in a bear market and Trican shares tumbling,at what price would you consider the stock oversold? I am looking at dollar cost averaging since I am a shareholder after the canyon services purchase. Am looking at a two year time horizon to hold Trican shares. Many thanks,
Jean