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Q: Hi 5I team. Could you explain when restricated share units are exercized for cash as shown on canadian insider dated dated december 21st 2015. Also where i could obtain info as pertaining to director restrictions on receiving, buying and selling restricted and non restricted units.
Thank You
Best of Season Vinny

Read Answer Asked by vince on December 24, 2015
Q: I have 2% position in non-RRSP portfolio. Bought it 2 years ago at around $35, it is at the same price now. Considering low dividend and "lost" 2 years, do you suggest keeping it or changing to something with more growth potential? I also hold 2% positions each in XLI.US, SJ and WSP - unfortunately, I bough these just recently... If you were to rate STN today, would you still rate it as "A"?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 24, 2015
Q: hi folks:

what would be your "most likely to stay in business at any o/g price" picks for energy service/driller companies

small medium and large

low debt and survivorability is paramount; not interested in "the most debt therefore the best leverage to recovery" type companies

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 24, 2015
Q: Is there a website/source where I can find/calculate how much dividends have been paid out since owning a particular stock? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Charles on December 24, 2015
Q: Peter and team,

Merry Christmas! I've been thinking of some stocks outside Canada and the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy group is on my radar. Their long term chart and divide look good. What are your thoughts on this one?

PS. The rest of my equity portfolio (80% of total)is similar to the 5i model balanced equity portfolio and I have 20 percent of my total invested in short term bonds (cbo and clf) and floating rated HFR.

To fund this purchase, I was thinking of taking down my 5% weighting in HFR.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Marc on December 24, 2015
Q: I am down about 25% on IPL and was considering a switch to ALA(down about the same) . Energy and infrastructure are also represented by ENB, TOU and VET in a sector balanced long term hold portfolio. Could you please comment and compare the two.

Thanks as always

Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on December 24, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on xdc, it looks like it has support at the current price. Almost looks like a triple bottom.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on December 24, 2015
Q: My weighting in pipelines is 7.1%. In a recent response to a question, you suggested pipelines be considered as part of the energy section, as pipelines are reacting to the decreases in crude oil prices. My pipelines positions are AX.un, ENB, iPL, KEY, and PPL. With a sector weighting for “genuine” utilities of 5%, I would like your suggestion of a few key names that I could consider for this sector within a diversified portfolio……Thanks….Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on December 24, 2015
Q: Hello Team. I would like to start investing more in Europe and am looking at a few ETFs. Zeq, Ve and Xeu but leaning towards the Zeq as it seems a bit bigger. What is your opinion on this? Do you have another you would recommend instead and would you get a an etf that is hedge to the Cdn $ or non hedged and why?

Thank you and Merry Christmas everyone
Read Answer Asked by pietro on December 24, 2015
Q: Last question was in July, just wondering what your current thoughts are on this now it has added more hydro. Am holding for income, growth not so important, but would be nice. Merry Christmas
Read Answer Asked by Lynda on December 23, 2015
Q: Would you please provide your opinion on AGT as it is reaching 52 week high today and a good jump in price? Any news? Buy, sell or hold? Thank you and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on December 23, 2015
Q: Can you give me your opinion on Enterprise Group does it have what it takes to weather the commodities storm. I am underwater with this stock however I do not need the tax loss so I am not in a rush. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Marc on December 23, 2015
Q: stock is halted pending news of agreement with Netflix.


this can only be good I think. Thoughts ???
Read Answer Asked by blake on December 23, 2015
Q: A question about Purpose ETF (ex; PDF); in particular the corporate class funds. The implication is that even highly taxed interest income (or foreign dividend) can be distributed as a capital gain (less tax). I was under the impression that this would change and be now off limits ?
Thanks


Read Answer Asked by Martin on December 23, 2015
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
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