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Q: Could you please comment on $HLF. What is the short, long term benefits, risks in buying a 1.5% position.


Thanks Walter
Read Answer Asked by Valter on December 23, 2015
Q: Hello Peter and team;

In the Globe & Mail today, under the heading of Stock Analysis, they did some number crunching on some U.S. Insurance Companies.

In my U.S. portfolio i am looking to add a U.S. Insurance company. Out of the 4 companies they highlighted, which one would you recommend for growth, and value?

Thanks

Stephen
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on December 23, 2015
Q: Hello team,

Can you please compare HAIN and WWAV in the natural and organic foods area? Which one do you consider a better investment for growth looking 2 to 3 years out?

Also, what are your thoughts on Cypress Semiconductor (CY) as an investment in the US technology sector.

Thanks for all your help!!!
Happy Holidays.

BK
Read Answer Asked by Bekaye on December 23, 2015
Q: First best to the season to you.

I was wondering about your general thoughts on Shaw, now that the Wind purchase had rattled the stock price. Is this good for Shaw in the future, and is the current price one to consider it a buy now?
Is the duel stock structure a big hindrance to the growth of the stock price?
As always, thanks..
Read Answer Asked by John on December 23, 2015
Q: I think yesterday's question was missed. Can you please suggest books for a 13 year old interested in investing/finance if such a book exists. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marco on December 23, 2015
Q: Hi,

Just wondering if this fund is more favorable during current market conditions this past year(flat)? How would it perform in a very bullish (interest rates rising) market? I'm considering it for a long term hold and for it's distributions. I look forward to your comments, Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on December 23, 2015
Q: I'm down 34% on game Host and I wonder if I should sell, hold on. or should I buy more.
Is the dividend safe?
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on December 23, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & Team
I just purchased a very small position of NLY for its attractive
yield in RRSP. Is the yield save?
Can you give some insight of this REIT.
Thanks as always.
Merry Christmas!
Read Answer Asked by Patty on December 23, 2015
Q: Season's Greetings 5i team.
As you can see, I have a hard time just holding a few energy names.
I'm down on all of them (gee, ya think? :)

CNQ
CPG
FRU
SU
ERF
HSE
WCP
PEY
ARX
CEU

I want to have exposure for when it does turn around.
What would you keep? What would you sell without even thinking twice?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on December 23, 2015
Q: Do you think it is worth the risk to buy any dividend paying energy stocks at this time. Would need to have a good balance sheet and have potential for some significant upside to offset the risk. Please list the equities in order that you would acquire? Would you buy a full or part position
Wish the 51 research team a merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2016
Thanks for your service David
Read Answer Asked by David on December 23, 2015
Q: I'm confused by the latest report. CXI has had pending approval for a Schedule 1 Bank since before your first report Dec.1, 2014. If OSFI is doing the approving and now with a new Federal Govt. the process could take longer are you saying that this is somehow a political decision and not a bureaucratic one? What is the normal length of time for approval and if it has stretched on this long does that increase prospects for denial? It seems to me the takeover of CFF Bank by HCG in Oct. has been a huge ho-hum with stock down 20% since, so just how much upside has CXI vs. the potential further downside? Thanks, J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on December 23, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,

I have noticed in a number of occasions when the stock.20,50 and 200 day moving average intersect at the same time it is a bullish signal and the stock has just taken off. What is your take on this one.
Paul
Read Answer Asked by PAUL on December 23, 2015
Q: Hello, my friend is starting a tfsa with about $6000. Low tolerance to risk but long term horizon (in her 20s) She was asking me advice and i wanted to run my thoughts by you : 35% zcs, 40% cdz and 25% xei. Is it sound advice ? Is it worthwhile to split the equity portion between those 2 given the amount invested ? Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on December 23, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on the recent financing? I have heard it stated that it is an unwelcome development because the 20% Chinese ownership and 2 Board seats will give them an effective veto over a possible buyout and limit the upside. On the other hand, they will have enough money for several years of drilling, and possibly minimized dilution as much as possible, given the state of the uranium market. Would you buy at this price? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on December 23, 2015
Q: Any reason for the 30 per cent move up in the last 3 trading sessions.maybe Chinese report of copper buying.

Thx
Read Answer Asked by blake on December 23, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,

Is writing puts a good strategy to acquire stocks as you not only earn premium from day one which can be invested immediately and if you get called you will be buying the stock at a discount. I have adopted this strategy and I got called only once i.e potash which is offering me 8%dividend enough to cover my borrowing at 3% and don't forget the interest is deductible.

Thanks
paul
Read Answer Asked by PAUL on December 23, 2015
Q: I am wondering if I can learn anything about retail investor psychology, the mind set of many and their "investing" approach so as to permit me to better understand and possibly forecast movements and/or trends, and timing, for example.

Specifically, having been a member here now for over a year I constantly see, but have not done a exact study, many, many members posting questions about the same handful of stocks over and over and over... Often only a day is all that exists between the last same/similar stock question in some shape or form with basically the same answer as the only answer available.

What might a lowly investor always striving to improve learn from this?

- Is it that some never read earlier posts?
- Is it that some only look here, say, once a week and do not have the time to do a search or read the heading for the day's posts?
- Is it because some think, "I paid so I can ask whatever, whenever I want"?
- Is it because they are nervous and not really as risk tolerant with stocks as they could be?
- Do they not simply go to Google Finance or some similar site and click on the NEWS once they entered a stock symbol? As this would answer many questions.

Am I missing something?

Inquiring mind(s) wonder!

Thanx for all you produce, provide, as well as, your tolerance and patience.
I can say I learn a lot about other, new to me, investing possibilities from fellow posters also.
Read Answer Asked by Stan (1) on December 22, 2015
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