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Q: Hi Guys, I am absorbing a lot of market information and I am more frequently seeing that a market crash is imminent!
Many large investors are keeping there money out of the market at the moment...
I understand we have some sectors out of favor right now like oil, and many others sectors are doing just fine. I am not sure how to interpret the tea leaves so to speak and I have poor intuition on timing the market like you guys.
From all the information you guys scour from the market, probably more than what the average investor has access too, can you provide some market intelligence to us (your customers) on a regular basis?
Regular basis to me would be weekly and sometimes more frequently depending on global events. The oil sector I see has been telegraphed for sometime and yet I did not see this coming. I am sure you guys have access to info on the oil sector that may have dictated this downturn quite possibly.
I guess I am saying, is there a regular feature you can provide us that gives some timely market intelligence and sectors we may want to reduce or increase our holdings in?
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on November 19, 2014
Q: Hi,

Are either of these stocks suitable for a long term hold? If you had to choose between these two stocks as a long term hold, which would you choose?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on November 19, 2014
Q: Hello Peter & Co.
I recently trimmed my energy exposure by exiting BTE and CPG from my RRIF portfolio with the intent of adding to my current positions in HWO, TOU, VET and WCP; however, given the energy outlook in the next while (?), I decided to postpone that decision. As a result, the sector weighting is reduced from 10% to 6.5% (vs 2.6% in 5i equity).
However my exposure to financials is 7.8% (vs 12.9% in 5i equity); it includes BNS, EFN, HCG and TD. I'm thinking of adding SLF and DH at current prices (DH could also be classified as half financials and half technology). Does this sound OK to you?
As for technology 13.2% (vs 22.3% in 5i equity) I hold CSU, CGI,ESL,MDA and OTC. I'm thinking of adding DSG at current prices; is it OK to do so?
Thanks,
Tony
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on November 19, 2014
Q: This REIT pays it's dividends in US dollars. Would this be a good buy at this time?
Read Answer Asked by shirley on November 19, 2014
Q: Hello Peter & Co,
I have scanned many financial advisors' returns and find that your equity portfolio's returns are up there. Congratulations!
It took me quite a while to replicate that portfolio; I now hold 15 of your 22 stocks + a few in the health/pharma sector.
However, I wonder if you consider "the big picture" in your stock selection process; I'm asking this because I foresee some key catalysts pointing to some additional pull backs (eg. Fed fund rates increasing, Euro zone and Japan weakness, strength of US dollar putting pressure on Emerging economies, prolonged weakness in the Energy and Materials sectors).
I look forward to your response,
Tony
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on November 19, 2014
Q: Hi 5i,

I appreciate oil is down materially in H2 2014, but I still scratch my head at SPE's recent performance. The stock came out with a fabolous quarterly update showing current production levels exceed year end targets. The company's management team is top notch and the netbacks are some of the highest in the industry. With all that said, why does the stock continue to fall.

I'm debating taking a loss on SPE and playing a sector with more short term momentum. Do you have any recommendations on particular stocks that you would be adding to today?
Read Answer Asked by Sasha on November 19, 2014
Q: Good Morning Peter and Team,
I am slowly but surely moving toward the "Model Income Portfolio" in one account and toward the "Model Portfolio" in a separate account. Different objectives for each account. I have owned PEY since 2010 at about $13 in both accounts. Does it make sense to have PEY and SGY at 2.5% allocations each in my version of the Model Income Portfolio and PEY and WCP at 2.5% allocations each in my version of the Model Portfolio ??? That way I have exposure to half natural gas and half light oil for my energy weightings in each account. As an aside I read Darren Gee's President's Report every month and I strongly encourage other 5i subscribers to do the same. Peyto is one of the most shareholder friendly companies in the energy sector and extremely well run. I would appreciate your opinion of my proposed energy sector allocations. Thank you. DL
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 19, 2014
Q: Is part of the concern with Baytex that the operator (Marathon) of its Eagle Ford American assets, which it just bought, could expand the capex spending to a point that Baytex cannot afford.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on November 19, 2014
Q: Peter Where do you feel from a technical aspect were the bottom for Bte is It drops every day .I view a day with a 1% drop as a win
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on November 19, 2014
Q: Could I please have the consensus revenue and eps for Q3?
Read Answer Asked by sandy on November 19, 2014
Q: Hello,
What is the inception date of both equity and income portfolios?
Could you please indicate them on your monthly returns reports?
Thanks,
Tony
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on November 19, 2014
Q: knight sold their FDA voucher to Gilead for 125 mil US. This just reinforces my view that you want to stay with this mgt. team for the long haul. your comments please.
Read Answer Asked by robert on November 19, 2014
Q: your opinion on this company and stock price after the action today. thanks
Read Answer Asked by john on November 19, 2014
Q: Question to you and your group. May I have your thoughts on the transports going into the year end and mid 2015. I am looking at TMA-T. The wood and cement segments look strong and stronger going forward. Or do you see a less riskier trade in the IT space.Also looking at Svc-T SANDVINE. The ROE, ROI, ROA looks good.
Thanks Jason
Read Answer Asked by JASON on November 19, 2014
Q: Hello Peter
Tim Hortons currently has a direct share purchase and dividend reinvestment plan which is administered through Computershare. My grandchildren hold shares of THI through this plan. If the THI merger with Burger King is approved my grandchildren will have to elect whether to receive cash for their shares or exchange them for shares in the new company, or a combination of both. It is not currently known whether the new company will continue the dividend reinvestment plan. If they elect to receive cash are you aware of any other Canadian company that allows direct purchase of shares and dividend reinvestment for investors who are not already shareholders? The grandchildren's accounts are not large enough to warrant opening brokerage accounts.
Thank you
David
Read Answer Asked by David on November 19, 2014