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Q: Mr. Hodson, this stock gets a rather low rating from analysts.
For example, at TD WebBroker, the ratings are Under Perform (2), Hold (5), Buy (1) and Strong Buy (0).
At RBC Direct Investing, the Consensus Recommendation provided by Thomson Reuters is 3.13 (on a scale of 5 to 1, 5 being a Strong Sell). How could analysts have it so wrong, when the stock is clearly a strong performer for quite some time ?

The matter is entirely different when it comes to AYA (Amaya), and presumably rightly so. Amaya is much appreciated by analysts. Why the difference of treatment ?

CSU is a good stock, but is not much appreciated by analysts, while AYA is the darling of analysts. Is this a game for analysts ? Of course AYA has been a star recently, but CSU is clearly a good value stock. Maybe AYA is reaching for the stars, while CSU is only an outstanding performer...
Read Answer Asked by Serge on May 29, 2015
Q: Hi,
In your opinion, is the MMT deal going to go through? The share price doesn't seem to be moving very fast and the buying price is reported to be .80 cents/share. I am debating to buy more so I can minimize my losses.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Rob on May 28, 2015
Q: The recent IPO for Crescent Point Energy has not sold out. The new issue was offered at $28.50 but it has been trading well below that, dropping briefly to 27.85 in intra-day trading this morning. What happens if the price remains depressed and the IPO is not successful? Will CPG re-issue the IPO at an even lower price?
Read Answer Asked by Paul W on May 28, 2015
Q: Having looked at the US government spending it appears that medicare, medicaid and social security are rising at a double digit pace making a balanced budget impossible. Makes sense given the baby boomer impact. But my question is, do you take this into account when assessing investment risks or do you file it away for tomorrow's worries.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on May 28, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on QLD. Seems to be a steady performer
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 28, 2015
Q: Hi Peter & team, Is there anything you know is causing GUD to keep falling.
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Silvia on May 28, 2015
Q: Would appreciate your comments on today's results from HRX.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on May 28, 2015
Q: Your comments on today's results would be appreciated.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on May 28, 2015
Q: Hi- your comments on the results today and outlook. Also can you explain the Amaya deal - will they need to do a financing and what is the upside potential? thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on May 28, 2015
Q: Hello Can i have your opinion on trillium.Thank you
Read Answer Asked by glenn on May 28, 2015
Q: I have this as some portfolio diversification as a build up your portfolios. They are both ~ 2% of my portfolio. Should I take some profit, stand pat, or add these to my overall asset mix.

I don't have much international or Euro stocks except for international players from 5I.

Or switch to another product such as Vanguard or Ishares.

Cheers.
Read Answer Asked by Colin on May 28, 2015
Q: I know you explained this in the past but I can't remember how I can access the growth portfolio. When I click "portfolios" it does not appear.
Read Answer Asked by Astrid on May 28, 2015
Q: Hello Peter;
I need your help rebalancing my portfolio. Using your suggested Sector weightings, I am far too high in Financials (25% v 10%) and too low in Resources (5% v 10%), Industrials ( 10% v 20%) and Utilities (0% v 5%).

In Financials, I own Bank of America (BAC); Wells Fargo (WFC); First Service (FSV); Home Capital (HCG); Brookfield Asset Man (BAM); Currency Exchange (CXI); and VISA (V).

In Resources, I own Keyera (KEY) and Inter Pipe (IPL).

In Industrials, I own Boyd (BYD.UN); CCL Ind (CCL.B); and Exco Tech (XTC).

I own no Utilities.

I am OK with my holdings and percentages in all other Sectors which are mostly mid-caps from your balanced portfolio. In your deliberations, please assume equal $ amounts in each position. Also assume a 3-5 year hold and that I am fine with moderate risk.

It looks as if I need to sell 3 Financials and with the proceeds, buy 2 Resource, 2 Industrials and 1 Utility!

I look forward to your thoughts and recommendations.

Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 28, 2015
Q: What do you think of the company. A good sector but has been selling off recently.

TIA
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on May 28, 2015
Q: Great advise from 5I !
Just wondered about your thoughts on Slate REIT.
Thanks Bob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 28, 2015
Q: Hello- I'm thinking about adding EQI, CRH and DBO. Good ideads or bad ideas? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by RANDY on May 28, 2015
Q: Good day, with some PE ratios getting above normal levels would it be a good time to take some money out of US index funds. I have these for diversification as I am slowly acquiring 5I model portfolio and growth portfolio. It is 8% in my one account and 4% of my wife and I's total portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Colin on May 28, 2015
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