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Q: I saw your answer re nat gas to look at buying cr,pey,ppy.What service companies would you look at re nat gas.
Read Answer Asked by andrew on September 17, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and team,
If Scotland say YES on Thursday, how bad will affect us in Canada - Will TSX Index down 10-15% ?
Thank you for your great service to all members !
Regards,
Tak
Read Answer Asked by Tak on September 17, 2014
Q: I am looking for a financial stock to augment BNS, AD, TCN and a mix contained within 3 dividend-distribution mutual funds(RBC Cdn Equity Income, Sentry Cdn Income, Sentry REIT).

I am a retired, income-oriented investor who likes to hold for the long term and get regular dividend increases and some capital gains. I also hold ZLB, AQN, ALA, BCE, WEQ, BTE, CPG, SGY, along with an insured annuity and I receive a pension.

Within the banks, I have narrowed it down to RY or TD. Excluding the banks, I am considering SLF, MFC and PWF. I know you recommend SLF, yet the bulk of the analysts lean towards MFC, even though they cut their dividend in the latest crisis. The insurers seem to have more total return upside than the banks.

Question #1: Given my current portfolio mix, which financial stock would you recommend? Is there another stock for me to consider that I have not mentioned?

Question # 2: While I am not a market timer, would I be better to keep my cash on the sidelines for a few more weeks for a better entry point. I know I can always start with partial positions.

Thanks for your help,
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on September 17, 2014
Q: Hello 5i Team,
I would like to get an update on Methanex (MX). It has risen significantly over the past few months, despite some maintenance issues at some of their plants. In previous commentary, you have mentioned this stock as "cheap". Is it still cheap and would you consider this a good place to buy?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on September 17, 2014
Q: This is regarding WIN.T I thought the last two news releases were decent. The last two days it got sold off. Any thoughts on this company. Thanks......
Read Answer Asked by Philip on September 17, 2014
Q: I held atd.b (Couche-Tard)since 2009 with significant gain but it is still within 5% of my portfolio as I have not added to it. I had a discussion with a Montreal Portfolio Manager about Couche-Tard today at a meeting. He told me 3 out of the 4 founders at Couche-Tard have or retiring from the company. While these folks have retired they have not sold their own shares yet. This mutual fund PM have existed their position in their fund and moved on to a similar U.S. company. Should I take some profit by reducing my position or exit my position? The security is held in my RRSP.
Read Answer Asked by Ford on September 17, 2014
Q: Hi 5i Team,
I have been following CCL.B for a few months with the thought of purchasing a small position. Research shows it to be a good company but it has had a recent sell-off. Could you please give some insight regarding the recent sell-off and whether you think this is a good time to purchase for a 2 to 3 year hold.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on September 17, 2014
Q: Keen to hear your opinion on Castle Mountain Mining (CMM-V) and its recent weakness of late.
Read Answer Asked by David on September 17, 2014
Q: alp What do you think of alabama's drilling results and what do you think of this company. thanks
Read Answer Asked by don on September 17, 2014
Q: In my portfolio I have 15% in preferreds, thats my fixed income, 8% of that is in Great West Life GWO-R, Fortis-J, Power Financial-S,all of which are straight perpetuals. The other 7% is in CPD,Claymore Preferred. I paid $25.00 for each of these Preferreds, so am down on each one, they pay a dividend of 4.7%.
With the news of interest rates about to rise, should I sell these? Thank you and cheers to Peter!
Read Answer Asked by Shirley on September 16, 2014
Q: Greetings Team 5i,
With it looking like an increase in interest rates coming soon, and understanding that insurance companies appreciate higher interest rates, I would like to add to my holdings in that sector. I realize you like Sun Life SLF and I'm thinking of taking a position but I'm also interested in Fairfax Financial FFH. I would appreciate your opinion of FFH and the wisdom of taking a position in it at this time.
As always, thanks for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on September 16, 2014