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Q: 12 per cent dividend yield with an fcf payout ratio under 50 per cent so very safe, growing revenue, ebitda and free cash flow, buying back stock. I thought direct cash really delivered. your thoughts. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on November 16, 2015
Q: Good morning,
I read your response to the recent GE Election offer to exchange $100USD GE shares for $107.53USD Synchrony Financial shares and given your comment, I will likely retain my GE shares.
This being said and prior to reading your response on the GE Election Offer. I was considering the tendering of my GE shares to benefit from the 7% immediate premium, sell the Synchrony shares at the earliest opportunity to lock in as much of the 7% as possible and then buy back the GE shares at a later date, hopefully at a lower price than I tendered them for. I'm sure that if it was that simple, everyone would be doing this, but I am curious to understand and hear from you why this would not work. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on November 16, 2015
Q: What did you think of Weq's results? Are they going to be able to stay in business? Is debt decreasing? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Pat on November 16, 2015
Q: Hi, "The MSCI Canada November 2015 Semi‐Annual Index Review results were  announced after the close on Nov. 12/2015 and take effect after the close on Nov. 30/2015.   Additions: EFN, CCL.b, LNR, VII, and SRU.un.  Deletes: POU, BTE, ERF, and TA. " What would be the implied impact for index ETF's (i.e.ishares MSCI Canada etc)in terms of estimated number of CCL.b shares required to be purchased as at Nov/30? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on November 16, 2015
Q: Hi 5i Team!

What are your thoughts on Walmart (WMT) and American Express (AXP) current valuations? Are they cheap, fair value now or value traps to advoid?

Thanks, Shane
Read Answer Asked by SHANE on November 16, 2015
Q: Of the 4 energy companies which one would you say if the safest to add to when considering debt and free cash flow. I am under weight in energy and would like to re-balance. Any insight would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on November 16, 2015
Q: I own two drilling/oil services companies and I down significantly. You think these companies will survive the current oil downturn. Do they have solid balance sheet? Should I sell, hold or add more to bring my per share cost down? Do they still pay any dividend?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by satish on November 16, 2015
Q: Would this be a good time to add to a position in atd.b and DH and to initiate a position in enbridge? Is there any reason not to?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Rose on November 16, 2015
Q: Terrorists attack on Paris is truly tragic. Sadly this may lead to market correction. In today's Globe and Mail (net edition) there is an article by Reuters' Journalists about the possible short term correction and a "short squeeze" taking place in the near term. They don't expect any long term consequences.
What is your opinion and suggestions regarding portfolio management? Buy on this dip or just leave things be and monitor the situation?
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on November 16, 2015
Q: What percentage growth (separate from the dividend) would you expect for BEP.UN over the very long term, ie. 10 years plus? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 16, 2015
Q: Any thoughts on the proposed merger with GTE? Would you take shares of GTE or take the money (loss) and run?
Read Answer Asked by Dathan on November 16, 2015
Q: Any thoughts on the delay in reporting. Seems like incredibly bad timing.

Slainte, Irishyork
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on November 16, 2015
Q: if ccl is too pricey, would wpk be a suitable substitute?
Read Answer Asked by Diane on November 15, 2015
Q: Hi 5i Team,

What are the chances of Calfrac (CFW) or Trican (TCW) surviving the next 12-24 months. Would either one of these or any other oil service company be worth purchasing during tax loss selling?
When you look at book value of these 2 companies is it calculated with or without debt factored in? Am I right to assume there will be write downs in book value coming?
Thanks, Shane
Read Answer Asked by SHANE on November 15, 2015