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Q: Hello 5i,
I am looking at the Dutch Auction and was wondering what affect, say a housing downturn, might have on a company like Home Capital. I imagine it would have a lot more riskier loans than the big banks and might be hit a lot harder. As usual, your opinion on this question is greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by joseph on March 23, 2016
Q: Hi.. are there any other companies like WPK.to or CCL.. in Canada?
Thanks..
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 23, 2016
Q: Finally thrown the towel in on aya and replaced it with Intertain,good or bad move?
Read Answer Asked by terry on March 23, 2016
Q: does a person average down or simply sell or hold based on the info today
Read Answer Asked by Gary on March 23, 2016
Q: Scanning the news and reading your blog post, I can't find any mention of the "foreshadowed" change to tax rates for capital gains and/or dividends. Did I miss something?
Read Answer Asked by Marilyn on March 23, 2016
Q: In reviewing my portfolios, I have a separate alert system based on daily volume percentages. I was alerted on GSY as recently certain daily volumes have been very low - like today, less than 5000 shares traded. This is not a good sign but, thought I would check with the Oracle before selling!!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 23, 2016
Q: Good morning. A few weeks ago, I took half positions in both AYA and ACQ following your recommendations. Would now be a good time to take either, or both, to full positions? Thank you for your time!

DON
Read Answer Asked by Donald on March 23, 2016
Q: Hello 5i team,
If it is in your mandate, I would appreciate some precision on the options strategy that you proposed. I Have been using it and doing quite well. Recently my option for Calm was assigned at $52.50. The price today is about $51.50, or so. I notice that the price swings of Calm can be quite large. So, my question is whether I should wait for one of these swings, letting it go to say, $49 or $48 before buying again and selling an option? or, would I be better to simply buy when the option is assigned and start all over again, not waiting for the fall in price?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on March 23, 2016
Q: RBC and a number of the other banks have recently issued preferred shares(series BM ?) where the dividend rate will reset every five years at a rate equal to 4.80 per cent over the 5-year Government of Canada bond yield. Do you think these are a good buy for income and safety? If yes are they available now and what is the symbol of the Royal Bank version ? Thanks Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on March 23, 2016
Q: Can I get your quick analysis of SOX. I like everything but the debt to equity.

Carl
Read Answer Asked by Carl on March 23, 2016
Q: Hi, could you please comment on Boyd Group earnings released this morning? Looks like company beat on revenue and EBITDA and just met the earning estimates. Did you note the FX impact on earnings/revenue? Company is projecting to double its revenue over next 5 Years. How do you relate this expected future growth to today's valuation ? Thanks for your valued insight, as always.
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on March 23, 2016
Q: So what are the implications for the stock. CEO charged with 25 counts of insider trading. Ouch!!!!
Read Answer Asked by Helen on March 23, 2016
Q: Zms has moved up nicely the past 2 days. Can you please let me know why? What are your thoughts on this stock?
thank you
Read Answer Asked by Lois on March 23, 2016