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Q: Hi Team

IGM is more of a financial company and GWO is really an insurance company, yet both are really owned by power PWF OR POW.

I have a long term buy and hold blue chip dividend investor philosophy.

Safety-wise which one would hold up better in rising interest rate environment
What else should I consider before buying...
Is one of them a better value buy right now ?

thanks

Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on June 17, 2015
Q: Any thoughts on Eurobank -Fairfax owns 13%-Wilbur ross also involved .Understand this consortium has well over a billion dollars invested which is about the current mkt cap . at prices much higher than current -37 cents versus current pricing around 7 cents . So does it make any sense to follow these savvy players ???????
Read Answer Asked by Kim on June 17, 2015
Q: IF A GREXIT COMES ABOUT I THINK THERE COULD BE SOME SHORT TERM BUYING AND SELLING OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS ON OPPORTUNITY TO REBALANCE YOUR PORTFOLIO IF YOU HAVE SOME CASH. I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU COULD LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS ON WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO INVSESTMENTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER GREXIT HAPPENS (I KNOW THIS DATE IS OBVIOUSLY A PERSONAL DECISSION):
GOLD
CANADIAN MID-CAP COMPANIES
CANADIAN SMALL CAP COMPANIES
TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR GREAT ADVICE IN THE PAST.
MIKE
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 17, 2015
Q: Hi,
It's been awhile since there has been a question on NML, I know it has likely been forgotten. I find it disturbing that Tata Steel can continue making cash calls to NML which NML can't answer which dilutes their interest in the DSO. How is it possible that Tata can alter the scope of the DSO which increases Capex significantly and NML is legally bound to this? These changes were not included in the original agreement and has greatly altered the cost and the time line of the project. I have requested the original documents but they will not release them to shareholders which I also find incredible. Any thoughts? What is the future for NML? Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on June 17, 2015
Q: Hi, do you think the stock represent good value here, with the recent pullback in the stock.
Read Answer Asked by samuel on June 17, 2015
Q: Hello all at 5i and thank you so much for this forum.
I am grappling a bit with the concept of reaching for yield. What is a healthy stretch vs an unhealthy or perhaps irresponsible overextension?
I am retired, no pension and rely on my investments for my income. I am very comfortable with 4 to 4.5% from dividends, distributions etc. My portfolios are made up of approx. 15% fixed income (etf's) and 85% equities. I am comfortable for the most part with this division as well as overall diversification.
Some of my portfolio anchors, gwo, slf, kbl, sj, stn, fts, sap, dh, t, td, bns etc have dividends below this level. Other like esl, dsg, aya dhx.d, have tiny or no yield but are intended for growth to purchase future income.
I also hold companies like vnr, win, che.un, eif, mkp, rus, wcp with a higher yield to bring the portfolio yield up toward my target range.
Today you replied regarding d.un 8.9% and cuf.un 8.2% yield - “We would consider both buyable within the context of the REIT sector. Their valuations largely reflect rate concerns already. Distributions are quite secure. We think the sector will relax a bit once rates do move up: we do not expect a big increase in rates, and the market is good at anticipating. Like last year, we think investors will eventually reconsider the sector's merits.”
My question is how do you determine a healthy stretch vs over extension for yield? What do you think of my plan and could you provide a few names that I can consider to bring portfolio income up to my target 4 to 4.5% range. I apologize for so many words
Thank you very much,
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on June 17, 2015
Q: CNR appears to be trading at a discount price. Do you agree? What would you think of me adding this stock to my portfolio that more or less replicates your balanced equity portfolio? If I were to replace one of your suggested stocks for CNR which one would you recommend I change? Also can you comment on holding railway stocks in general now and if Canadian Pacific would be a better pick than CNR. Thanks for all you do. You are awesome!
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on June 17, 2015
Q: Hi 5i,
I have received this "Daily Bull & Bear Report June 15, 2015" from TD Direct Trading.
"Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc CPH (TSX)
Head and Shoulders Top -
Trading closed at $10.92 to confirm a Long-Term Bearish Head and Shoulders Top pattern
Tells Me: The price seems to have reached the end of a period of "distribution" at the top of a major uptrend; the break down through support signals a reversal... more details
Bearish Event - 83% move possible"
Their target price range is "$1.00 - $2.75"
Is this bleak forecast realistic?, should we have "fire sale"
Thanks,
Morris
Read Answer Asked by Morris on June 17, 2015
Q: How safe are these bonds in a portfolio? Barry Schwartz on BNN mentioned that " We would avoid bonds like the plague."
Read Answer Asked by Loretta on June 17, 2015
Q: Hi guys, the following 8 stocks have a half position within my balance portfolio, I can increase 2 of them into full positions, which ones and why. 3 to 5 year hold.
They are PKI, BYD.UN, MDA,MG,DHX.B,DOL,ESL & STN.
thanks
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on June 17, 2015
Q: Could the Tahoe deal going underwater have a material impact on joint bookrunner GMP'S share price and 2015 guidance?
Read Answer Asked by edward on June 17, 2015
Q: Who would you recommend as a Natural Gas holding.

Thank You
Craig
Read Answer Asked by Craig on June 16, 2015
Q: Hi Team, Thank you for clarifying several 5i Portfoilo stocks' sectors. I think I'm almost there. Can you Please also confirm if all the following 5i portfolio stocks are in IT sector?
WIN. ESL. OTC. All IT sector? Thanks for your valuable service.
Read Answer Asked by sarah on June 16, 2015
Q: Any idea for the big jump in price today? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on June 16, 2015
Q: Here's a snip from a proposal for the July AGM

"We are seeking to increase the number of common shares that may be issued under the current stock option plan (the
“2010 Stock Option Plan”) from 26,193,643 shares to 20% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common
shares as at the date of shareholder approval of the amended 2010 Stock Option Plan (56,407,097 based on the
number of issued and outstanding common shares as at the date hereof)"

Does that seem unusually high? Is it time to exit this?
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on June 16, 2015