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Q: I am thinking of adding some Northwest Co. to my portfolio. I have read your comments on NWC's recent quarter and would like any information on insider holdings and any strong institutional interests(s). Appreciate your thoughts on what are the preferred metrics for looking at consumer staple stocks such as L, MRU, EMP.B and ATD.B Thanks for all you do. / Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on July 12, 2016
Q: Good Morning: I have been reading some of the recent questions related to bond etfs. I have been avoiding bonds and using preferred shares instead for fixed income in my portfolio, slightly better yield although also struggling through 2015. I notice that the yield for the two bond etfs mentioned is roughly 3.2 (CBO) and 3.1 (XCB). (Taken from BMO Investorline trailing 12 months average payout.) In your opinion, what can I expect in terms of yield from these instruments going forward -- roughly the same, a little more, or a little less? Also, I notice (not surprisingly) that the share price for CBO is near its 5 year low, whereas for XCB it is slightly up over the same period. What would your opinion be in terms of share price direction for each over the next 2 to 3 years as well. Many thanks. Don
Read Answer Asked by Donald on July 12, 2016
Q: I recently sold a small position in CZO after the run up and their announcement today. I did not like the private placement doubling while simultaneously lower the strike price on warrants to $1.50... I thought the previously sized raise and terms were very strategic but now I think there could easily be some cash over hang and general selling pressure with the raise and warrants priced much lower. Do you share this view? What do you think is a decent re-entry point for a higher risk investor?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on July 12, 2016
Q: Hell 5i team,
We have all dropped the superlatives regarding your excellent service,because of getting used to it, but we still believe you are great, even though we don't mention it as much!
I have two questions here, really. I have Stella Jones and Stantec in my TFSA and I have been wondering whether it is worth it to sell them and buy something like New Flyer there and putting these two in my margin account, obviously because of growth potential. How would you see this move?

Also, in an answer this morning you put PG in health care. Is that because it has enough of a health care business that you could classify it that way? On Morningstar it is classified in household and Personal products, I think.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on July 12, 2016
Q: would you buy nevsun resources, i get it that there is risk because of etria-- did i spell that right but now they used some cash to diversify with reservoir minerals, i love the yield and the balance sheet.
i know you are not too favorable on stb and dci but i still own them ,great yield and i have made 20 per cent on both-- i really like those yield plays.
and thanks for endeavour and great panther , the minute you answered i bought both so far so good. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on July 12, 2016
Q: I have 2% in Aem. I also hold SJ, ccl.b. in the materials sector total 5% in materials.I am considering selling AEM at 75 to lock more than 50% profit..if it touches that limit and would like to invest in another gold stock or AEM itself at a lower price. Do you agree with this strategy? This is a registered account. Or should I just stick with continuing to hold Aem at any price as a hedge? Would you suggest richmont as an alternative or addition? Thanks 5i.
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on July 12, 2016
Q: Alqonquin, Capial Power, and Altagas have rate reset preferred shares selling at a significant discount with reset dates in 2018. With a 5 year Government rate of .55 to .7 they have issues that will still offer a very attractive rate of return. For a conservative investor would you rate these issuing companies as an acceptable TFSA investment?. How would you rank them?

Thanks Team
Read Answer Asked by Warren on July 12, 2016
Q: Up alot today on news that Eric Sprott is putting in $20 million and will be joining the Board of Directors. Drilling ongoing with good high grade results - supposedly better than nearby Pretium. With Eric Sprotts involvement how would you rate the risk profile and the chances of this becoming a low cost producer
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on July 12, 2016
Q: Peter Not ? but a comment I read the article you wrote in FP today and found it right on the money an d I would recommend all 5I members read it .Well Done and thanks
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on July 12, 2016
Q: My compliments to a great answer to Ken,s July 11th, 2016 "re smart opinions on both sides" enjoyed reading it, thanks , Catherine
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on July 12, 2016
Q: My question regarding BCE.PR.S. After a number of years of owing this preferred, is it worth holding any longer. It has lost a lot of value since my purchase, I believe it has a floating rate dividend.
Thanks for your opinion. I was thinking of switching to BCE common share.

Shirley
Read Answer Asked by Shirley on July 11, 2016
Q: Would you sell at the current price which is about the offer price of $56.25 and redeploy or hold and see if richer deal comes in?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on July 11, 2016
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