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Q: ET & quite a no.of other 5I's stocks will be added to the small cap index as at close on Sep 18.SJ will be added to TSX.Please advise impact.Thanks a lot for your usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 14, 2015
Q: Good Evening
I am going back to 2005 and note that D.UN has not cut their dividend for the last 11 years. The current yield though of over 10% suggests that a dividend cut may be in the cards. What is your opinion of this company? I am holding it for several years.
Do you recommend averaging down, holding or selling?
Do you anticipate a cut in the dividend?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Terry on September 14, 2015
Q: If we see improvement in the Canadian dollar over the next couple of years and it were to get back to the high 80s, would this put a lot of pressure on the pricing of Airboss earnings translated into Canadian dollars with resulting pressure on their share price? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by wendy on September 14, 2015
Q: Are these two Brookfield closed-end funds , Ok for My RRSP, are the yields sustainable ? Thanks Cec
Read Answer Asked by Cecil on September 14, 2015
Q: Good Evening
When reviewing the insider reports I come accross to the following term under the heading Nature of Transaction: " Buy Under Company Plan." Can you please explain what is meant by "Buying Under Company Plan"??
I understand the buying and selling in the open market but I am not sure how the buying under company plan works. Are the insiders required to buy company shares at specific intervals?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Terry on September 14, 2015
Q: Good morning. I read their report this morning, and the stock has been declining for quite a while. The payout ratio has increased and I am wondering whether to hold it any longer..It is in My Riff and I am below my cost. Could you please give your advice Peter as I value your opinion. Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Phyllis on September 14, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,

Which five energy companies would you choose to own at the present time, with the present prices and outlook? Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on September 14, 2015
Q: WANTED Tech. TSXV: WAN got take out offer today at $1.79 by NYSE listed CEB Inc. Do you think its a fair price? Should I hold the stock to see if another higher offer comes?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on September 13, 2015
Q: CLCT has experienced a significant decline over the past few months. Can you suggest what may be behind this, and is it likely to continue to underperform the general market? How safe is the dividend?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on September 13, 2015
Q: Any thoughts on Cervus at these levels as a 'bottom fishing' long term hold. Looks pretty cheap here against past growth rates. Think the dividend is safe?
Read Answer Asked by John on September 11, 2015
Q: Hello,

when does most of the tax loss selling happen? I am looking to pick up some oil stocks and was wondering if I should wait till then?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by sean on September 11, 2015
Q: For those who want to consider the Hong Kong Feng Shui stock market prediction for 2015 (Year of the Goat) go to www.clsa.com/special/FSI/2015/. From my understanding of the site, the prediction for 2016 is posted in November 2015.
Read Answer Asked by Patti on September 11, 2015
Q: I have hung on to VET because I didn't want to get out of energy completely. I understand that they have a significant share in a new natural gas supply for Ireland which was due to come on stream this Summer.
Is the new revenue stream enough to warrant continued holding, or would I be better to buy something with more immediate prospects of price appreciation?
Read Answer Asked by Graham on September 11, 2015
Q: can you give me your comment on NBZ is the divident save
Read Answer Asked by paul on September 11, 2015
Q: I like to invest in companies below the radar. PFB came up as a possible candidate. I would be grateful for your opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on September 11, 2015
Q: Good morning 5i team!

I understand that the rental market (condos and apartments) continues to remain strong in the US and Canada due to housing affordability issues in both markets.

What are your thoughts on this macro trend in the housing markets and do you expect this trend to continue?

What is the best way to profit on this trend if it continues?
Can you please provide a few ideas in both the US and Canada (REITS,stocks etc.)?

Thanks once again for your unbiased independent investing perspective!!
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on September 11, 2015