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Q: Hi Peter and team,

What do you think of IBM after the recent big drop in its share price?

Michel
Read Answer Asked by Michel L on October 21, 2014
Q: Could you explain difference between Basic and dilutive with regards to payout ratio ?
Read Answer Asked by terrance on October 21, 2014
Q: would you average down in any or all of the following--- AHF,PRW SPE ? Thanx Robbie
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 21, 2014
Q: Hi the GREAT Team,

Which of the following has the greatest growth potential in the short term (1 year): SWKS-Q, MU-Q, Or FB-Q.

All 3 seem to show a lot of insider selling. Is this cause for concern prior to upcoming earnings report release by each company? Which one do you recommend?

I have some US dollar to spend and I wonder if I should choose TRN, in the light of the drop yesterday,for the same kind of growth potential and far less volatility.

In tech stocks I already have shares of: CSU, DHX, AVO, BIDU, NXPI, DDD, AYA, FEYE,CMI,QIHU,PHO. I have fewer shares in industrial stocks: Boeing, TSLA, and Kelso,MX.

Thanks a million for putting me out of my misery in making this decision.
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on October 21, 2014
Q: What do you think of the sale of assets announced yesterday and also the coincidental purchase of aircraft assets. I've owned this a few months and its up 11% this morning. I admit I'm having difficulty figuring out what this might all mean to both the risk and growth profile for this company . The sale at 200 million is big numbers for a small cap like this. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gilbert on October 21, 2014
Q: I've been considering swapping PLZ.UN for either: BTB.UN, MRG.UN, or MKP for better security in yield and better prospect of longer term growth.

Which one of the three is deem to be the best, or I should rather just keep PLZ.UN instead. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on October 21, 2014
Q: I'm looking at taking a position in a gas producer, can you comment on the relative valuations between Bellatrix and Peyto. How much more is Bellatrix on a BOE/day basis, how much am I paying for future growth? Which do you think is a better investment?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on October 21, 2014
Q: EIF is rallying recently and has reported selling it's US Westower unit yesterday. Would appreciate your thoughts on company prospects going forward.
Read Answer Asked by richard on October 21, 2014
Q: I am new to your service and would like to begin purchasing your model portfolio and income portfolio. Which stocks in each portfolio specifically would you suggest for new money at this time.
I know that it is not possible to time the market but I would like to take advantage of the recent pullback in prices. I am just not sure which stocks are best to begin with. I would appreciate specific suggestions. My goal is to adventually own your portfolios. Thank you in advance for your help. I am really enjoying your service.
Vic
Read Answer Asked by Anna on October 21, 2014
Q: final briefs have been submitted to the international tribunal in their case against the government of Mongolia for the expropriation of their licenses for the Dornod uranium mine. What are your thoughts in this resulting in a positive outcome? The results should be issued imminently.

John
Read Answer Asked by John on October 21, 2014
Q: Hi,
I forgot about this stock during recent volatility and starting to look at again. I like the assets and lack of debt. I dislike the earnings and my lack of knowledge of the management. Do you know the management at all and any thoughts on investing small position for 3-5 years or longer?
Thanks,
John
Read Answer Asked by John on October 21, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
Any idea why High Liner and Shawcor are still dropping while others have recovered. Both went up after the sell off, but are now dropping again. Fundamentals appear to be good on both so am a bit puzzled. I am thinking of entering Starbucks. I have done very well on the stock and sold it when it hit the 80s. It has been sitting in the low 70s but the PE is very high. The technicals look okay. Your view is greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on October 21, 2014
Q: Hello, with regards to your answer below what does "close membership in Canada" mean? You may have answered this elsewhere, but I haven't seen it are you going to limit the number of subscriptions? If so at how many memberships and are you close to doing so? Thank you.

5i Research Answer:
Thank you. We know there is a lot of demand for US coverage, but we would not change our no-conflict stance in order to achieve that. Lots of things are under consideration, but we certainly do not want to give the impression we will follow US companies any time soon. When we close Membership in Canada we will likely look at this more closely.

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Read Answer Asked by Gerald on October 21, 2014
Q: TRN got slammed after losing a court case and I'm down 12% in a day. Should I hold on or get out?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on October 21, 2014
Q: Do you have any advice about a convertible debenture from Ivanhoe Energy which matures in June 30, 2016? I was advised to buy it as a new issue in June 2011 at $100. The current price in my listing is $23. My online trading system does not recognise the symbol to sell it. What is best to do?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 20, 2014
Q: Do you know of any tool or website that helps determine whether a company is a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) under the U.S. tax code? In particular I am wondering about Brookfield Asset Management (BAM.A). I have emailed their investor relations department, but have not yet gotten a response.
Read Answer Asked by Craig on October 20, 2014