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Q: My first question Re AGT was why the huge discrepancy between the Q1 EPS ($1.12) reported on the Financials and the $0.20 reported on the TMX research page for AGT.

It turns out that although it was not mentioned in the News Release in the Q1 MD&A they did in fact report “Adjusted EPS” of $0.20.

It looks like to calculate the “Adjusted EPS” they ignore any Unrealized FX effect.

There was a VERY LARGE Unprecedented $10.959m “Provision for tax” reported.

Do you have any thoughts / comments on this?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on May 14, 2016
Q: Hello 5i team.

I appreciate your answer a day ago which gives me a good understanding of the income from REITS in general.

As my questions stemmed from a specific interest in CAR.UN, am I to assume that your answers apply to CAR.UN? Do you wish to provide specific answers to my questions as these relate to CAR.UN.?

Can 5i inform which of the few REITs would be providing income that meets the qualification for eligible dividends?

Thank you,

SGR
Read Answer Asked by SG on May 13, 2016
Q: I hold this etf in a number of accounts to cover the US market as opposed to individual stocks. I also hold VYM for a bit of income. Your thoughts on these etf's and do you see anything better. Many thanks for your great research!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 13, 2016
Q: I am interested in starting a position in this company. Just wondering what stock symbol to use--- BYD.un seems to have much lower volume that BYD.DB.A.

This company seems to be having great success by consolidating small family owned units into the Boyd family. Is there another stock that comes to mind that is successful with the same approach ?
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on May 13, 2016
Q: Exco Resources (XCO)is down more than 50% today. They announced a review of strategic alternatives. Can you provide your opinion on whether to continue to hold or sell given that it looks like the markets are signaling worst case?

Thanks again - John C
Read Answer Asked by john on May 13, 2016
Q: I have been holding TOU for the past year so I am still underwater even though it has recovered a bit this year. I recently reduced my position by about 25% thinking that the recovery in the energy sector would be short lived and I wante d to take some money off the table and maybe add later at a lower price.

Since then, TOU and other low cost gas producers have continued to go up so now I am a bit confused considering that nat gas prices continue to be weak. Can you please shed some light on the current dynamics in the nat gas market and your outlook for TOU.

Thank you.

Read Answer Asked by John on May 13, 2016
Q: Peter,

I recently bought shares in Vecima networks. The company reported today with highest revenues and earnings "in recent history". (below)

This company seems to have a lot going for it including low P/E ratio, growing earnings and revenue streams and nice dividend and occasional unannounced surprise dividends.

Two questions: [1] what is the company's specific market niche as a broadband provider (what does it do that other companies doesn't) or is its growth just a function of growing need for bandwidth, streaming, data. [2] What would it take to bring this company out from under the radar and capture the attention of more analysts/investors?

Thanks for your excellent service!



Read Answer Asked by David on May 13, 2016