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Q: I like AVO's growth but am concerned about AVO's lower reported operating cash flow vs. earnings. In the first nine months of 2015 the company reported $22M of earnings but only $9M of operating cash flow. The difference is due to spending on inventory, which the company is presumably doing to support future growth. However, the Days In Inventory ratio indicates it's taking AVO longer to sell its inventory than it used to. In your experience, is lower reported cash flow vs. earnings a cause for concern for investors? Also, do you think this could be a red flag that AVO is channel stuffing into its integrator network? I'm deciding whether to add a small position (1-2%) in AVO because of its growth potential and what appears to be an attractive valuation on P/E. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 05, 2015
Q: Hello 5i,
Please comment on Magna earnings and outlook.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by gordon on November 05, 2015
Q: Thoughts on recent earnings. I noticed the automotive division is doing well but the rubber compounding is showing some weakness if i'm correct.
Still a 5i favourite?
Thanks guys
Read Answer Asked by Marie on November 05, 2015
Q: Which seem to be the better investment between Centrica and SSE?

Centrica and SSE were hit hard by Labour opposition plans to regulate the industry further and although Labour lost the election the stocks never fully recovered. This is especially in the case of Centrica. Centrica owns Direct Energy in Alberta as well as British Gas so at first sight would appearto be less impacted by UK politics.

How do you think the UK utilities compare with those in Canada? They seem to be much cheaper on most metrics and the UK has one if the highest growth rates in the G8. Do you think either SSE or Centrica look better value than your favourite Canadian utility?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on November 05, 2015
Q: Just a general question about the bids on Hydro One. I have level 2 quotes with TD Active Trader. I put an order in for H this morning at $20. The order was accepted and I saw it pop up on the Level 2 quotes but moments later it disappeared. I continued watching and saw dozens of other bids being put in and then disappearing from the bid side of the screen and this happened with all bids below $22.00 Is this the market maker playing games trying to hide all the lower priced bids from showing up or is there some other reason this is taking place?
Read Answer Asked by Alan on November 05, 2015
Q: looks like magna is going to get kicked again today. I was going to add but probablly should wait ?
Read Answer Asked by blake on November 05, 2015
Q: YTD price is down approx. 30%, fwd PE is 9.7 and yld is 7.3%. Any reason other than cycle and retiring CEO. I like this company and sector long term. Is it screaming buy?
Read Answer Asked by Dale on November 05, 2015
Q: Please provide us with an update on your thoughts of DR. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on November 05, 2015
Q: Hi Team,
I've owned AVO for about 18 months. After what seemed like decent numbers this quarter the stock dropped yet again (a stock the market hates). Do you think I would be better off re-deploying my AVO capital into any or all of GUD (Knight) and/or IT (Intertain) and/or DRT (Dirt Environmental)? I own 1/2 positions in all three. I now have about a 1/4 position in AVO.
Thank you.
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 05, 2015
Q: Walmart looks really attractive at these levels. Do you think it is a good long term buy and hold?
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on November 05, 2015
Q: Hi, would appreciate your comments on CCL earnings released this morning, please. Looks like a strong beat on all counts !!! Is it prudent to add at current levels ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on November 05, 2015
Q: Can I get your opinion on Gibsons latest quarter results. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 05, 2015
Q: Hi 5i,

What are your current thoughts on BEP.un? What is your preference between BIN and BEP?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by David on November 05, 2015
Q: I am look at adding either FN or EIF to my TFSA. What are the strengths/weaknesses of each? Do you like either, both or neither? Any preference? Thanks.
Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on November 05, 2015
Q: Could I please have your thoughts on which of CU or BEP.UN would be the best hold over the next 5 years.

Thank you

David
Read Answer Asked by david on November 05, 2015
Q: Hi, for a 30 year old person with a 50K portfolio in a RRSP. I was wondering on your thoughts of these ETFs. 30% in VCE (vanguard FTSE Canada), 20% in VSB (vanguard short term bond),
30% in VSP (S+P 500 hedged), 10% in ZRE (equal weight reits) and 10% in ZWB (covered call Canadian banks). Any substitutions or thoughts greatly appreciated and asked for! Thanks, Donn
Read Answer Asked by Donn on November 05, 2015
Q: Can I have your assessment of Allied as a buying opportunity right now. It is trading at close to its 52 week low, has a decent dividend and just reported what looks like good results. I have held this stock for almost 10 years so have seen it grow nicely and wonder if this is an opportunistic time to add to it. Thanks in advance for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 05, 2015
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