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Q: There has to be some consequence for these short sellers when they are spreading rumours that cannot be substantiated. Apparently in the US they have slightly different rules for short sellers. Apparently there are some regulations is in effect before the stock is driven down.
Is this true and if it is, why TSX regulators do not do something about it to help investors.
Could you shed some light on it and is there anything we can do about it.

Gail
Read Answer Asked by Gail on March 29, 2016
Q: In response to Matt's question. These short attacks are becoming a contagion on Canadian stocks because these shorters are not accountable for anything they say. So how as small retail investors can we fight this ?
If the regulators do nothing then this will only get more prevalent.
Would a collective response to the regulators make any impact?
This is certainly a worrying development as your (5i's) manadate is to help level the playing field for us small retail investors (of which you are doing a great job). If this predatory behavior is allowed to continue then eventually the small investor will leave the market never to return.

My rant for the day.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 29, 2016
Q: I received an email about the Strategic Pipeline Income Fund from Noble Energy Partners suggesting that I should invest in this fund. Have you heard any info on this fund. It sounds very interesting.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on March 29, 2016
Q: What is your view on this stock now that Karnalyte has received from India GSFC Ltd, a guarantee on payments of $700 million(US) in dept to finance the first phase of this mine? Is there still upside on this stock after the big return year to date?
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on March 29, 2016
Q: Hi team:
the last time someone asked questions about the above was Dec 2015
at the current level, is it a buy or hold ? looking for at least 3 years hold as it pays a dividend
any alternative you would consider like Surge energy or kelt exploration ? thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 29, 2016
Q: Hi team:
BOS took another dive for the last few days, it is still a hold for 3-5 years ? appreciate your opinion
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 29, 2016
Q: I'm an owner in AW.UN, MTY and PZA for income. I have a tax refund and would like to reinvest a few thousand. Each of these are below 5% weighting so I can freely contribute to any one of these.

Which one would you choose?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on March 29, 2016
Q: element financial has been drifting lower since oct 2015 ,recently they announced they would be dividing the co.into two separate businesses. would you have any idea when this may occur and the potential impact on the stock prices of both over the next one to two years.
Read Answer Asked by andrew on March 29, 2016
Q: It looks like LSG is trading in line with TOH, and the takeover premium is build in. I am not sure that I want to own TOH, which seems to be mainly in Guatemala. Is there a better choice, selling LSG now and buying one or two alternatives?
Read Answer Asked by Dietrich on March 29, 2016
Q: Hi 5i: I am looking for a construction/infrastructure company. I have looked at Stantec, SNC, Aecon and I am not interested in WSP for reasons other than price/performance. Of the first three, which would you recommend? I realize there is a major size difference among them, and I am interested in stability and moderate growth. Are there any others you might prefer?
Read Answer Asked by Roland on March 29, 2016
Q: Are there any debt covenants that would be considered in default due to a lower share price?
Read Answer Asked by sandy on March 29, 2016
Q: BNN reported that Pacific Square removed from their report what they said about PriceWaterHouse Cooper. Also, CEO of Concordia discredited the report. Apparently, the short report can't be found anymore. Seems that easy money is being made writing short reports. Can't blame investors for selling after PHM, VRX, AYA, GXI only in 12 months and so many "good" stocks taking the elevator down.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on March 29, 2016
Q: Hi I5, I like both of these stocks, seem to be in the right sector, in my opinion?, what bothers me is their high dividends. Can they maintain the divs? how high is their payout? Any future growth. Like to have your assessment, perhaps your suggestion or other selections.
Many thanks, J.A.P. Burlington
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on March 29, 2016
Q: What's the reason for the sudden decline on this stock? Has there been any recent news I'm missing?
Read Answer Asked by Grant on March 29, 2016
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