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Q: Hi 5i team,

To start an TFSA account with$10,000, what would you suggest to do? buy an eft or pick stocks, please suggest some names for long term holding with low risk. Thanks. Lin
Read Answer Asked by Lin on February 12, 2015
Q: I purchased this for my RRSP last June at a cost of $9.00 on the recommendation from a guest pick on BNN, well before I became a member of 5I. It represents 2% currently of my RRSP, however I do have other holdings cpg,ipl,cnq,wcp.
I have reviewed your comments today, on bxe, and with Orange capital at 14.7% and Seth A. at 11.38% or in excess of 26% between the two, I am wondering if I should seriously consider doubling down to average my cost.
What are your thoughts and or suggestions.
Thanks and you have an awesome service.
On a side bar wish I could "star" some of your comments for later review
Read Answer Asked by Rick on February 12, 2015
Q: Since the major banks are in s&p 500 is there a point to hold both Zue and Zub
Read Answer Asked by jason on February 12, 2015
Q: Do you think current price is a good entry point for MTY food?

Also in your last report you mentioned that Our biggest concern are lagging SSS growth numbers. Can you elaborate it bit more?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Rebecca on February 12, 2015
Q: I am wondering if I should sell TD and buy CXI but CXI is hitting a new high should I wait until it come down a bit in price? This would be in my TSFA. I currently own T , AYA , TRP , WCP in equal weight.
Thanks
Dolores
Read Answer Asked on February 12, 2015
Q: I'm trying to rebalance my TFSA. For a growth oriented TFSA account (diversification doesn't matter), which two of these three would you pick? Easyhome EH, Evertz ET, and Descartes DSG?

Thanks in advance!
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on February 11, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & Team,
I have no exposure to Food related stocks except indirectly through ATD and DOL; How would you rank CLR and MTY at current levels?
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on February 11, 2015
Q: hi peter, i have quite a bit of cash, looking for 1 or 2 stocks, aggressive in the small to mid cap range, have to be liquid, and my time frame is 3 months, i understand the risks. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on February 11, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & Team,
I think it is important to classify holdings by segment because holdings in the same segment respond to the same drivers; this in turn gives us an additional picture of our exposure to a segment.
Let's agree on the following 11 segments: consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, financials, health care, industrials, info tech, materials, real estate, telecoms, utilities.
How would you classify CCL Industries, CNR (transport), Stantec (engineering), Alimentation Couche Tard, Dollarama, Boyd Income Group, Cineplex, First Service, Altagas (utilities or energy), Clearwater Seafoods, MTY Foods, Badger Daylighting, Progressive Waste.
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on February 11, 2015
Q: Hi guys thanks for your great guidance. I bought ENF to collect div.and look for other opportunities for awhile and its gone almost parabolic over the last year. Its my larges 5.9%) holding.Should I hold or dump some. Greg--- Think you guy are doing a great service.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on February 11, 2015
Q: Hi 5i Team,
Can you comment on earnings for Sun Life and Home Capital. On a quick glance HCG came out with fabulous numbers as usual, while SLF's numbers look terrible!
Thanks again for the great service,
Shane
Read Answer Asked by SHANE on February 11, 2015
Q: I made an error and have both Ford and GM in an RSP. I would like to sell one or both to free up some US cash. Each would incur a small loss.

Which one of Ford or GM would you sell? Perhaps both? In the alternate would you simply reduce each one and keep some of each? (The only other industry exposure I have is a small position in Martinrea)
Read Answer Asked by Adam on February 11, 2015
Q: after the recent earning release, what are you current opinions and advice with respect to this stock, and company
Read Answer Asked by john on February 11, 2015
Q: Good morning,

I read an article in the Toronto Star this morning regarding the expected strong growth in robotics (manufacturing etc.) over the next 10 years .Quoting the article, growth quadrupling by year 2025.

Can you please provide two or three of your best ideas in this space from a best risk/reward perspective(either US or Canadian) that would stand to profit the most if these projections come close to fruition.

Thanks
Tom
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 11, 2015
Q: I read in the Intelligent Investor that one good measure of a stock valuation is to multiple the PE ratio with the PB ratio. If the result is under 24, that's good. Canadian banks currently fall under that threshold. However, Glusheff is far above that threshold (PE = 12, PB = 6.6). (1) Do you like this measure (2) Does it apply to most stocks, even money managers? (3) Could educate me on how you use the PB ratio in your evaluation?
Read Answer Asked by Matt on February 11, 2015
Q: Hello Team, I'm considering attending PDAC in March. How do you feel about this conference? Do you think it would be worthwhile for a retail investor like myself to attend & if so, what can I expect to gain from it? Any insight you can provide is appreciated. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 11, 2015