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Q: Hello 5i Team,
What should I do with my AstraZeneca shares? I’m tempted to take profits and let things settle out.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mark on April 28, 2014
Q: I am a longtime 5i member and have held Wi Lan (WIN) since you initially recommended it. Fortunately it is only a very small part of my portfolio. I have been patiently waiting for the outcome of their strategic review before taking any decision concerning this holding. The review seems to be taking much longer than I (and most others I believe) expected, which I read as a bad sign. I am starting to be concerned given the length of time it has taken that they might not find a buyer with agreeable terms, and right now there may be more downside risk than upside potential. What are your thoughts on the time the review seems to be taking, and if per say they were to announce today that no one has stepped up with an acceptable offer to what degree do you think the stock price would be impacted.

Thanks,
Steven
Read Answer Asked by Steven on April 28, 2014
Q: What are your comments about purchasing shares for either Enbridge or Enbridge Holdings? We are looking for low volatity and good dividend yield as part of an income strategy. Are there any concerns with Enbridge holding all of the preferred shares of Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. thereby having the capability of streaming income or higher dividends to the preferred share holders at the the expense of the common share holders?


Read Answer Asked by Allen on April 28, 2014
Q: Morning,

Would you sell Marinrea (MRE) to buy Exco (XTC)?

If so, why?

Thanks
John
Read Answer Asked by John on April 28, 2014
Q: OZM "Och-Ziff Capital Management Group" shares had an unusual drop today. There are an investigation related to this company and I wonder how serious the allegation are? Do you think I should be selling my holding in this Company? It is a small portion of my holdings and my loss will be minimal.
Read Answer Asked by Saad on April 28, 2014
Q: Good morning, Peter.
Re: CPX
I own Capital Power for a little growth and a good dividend, and have seen both since I bought it last year. Latest quarter's results are not finding favor with the market but is this a situation where you just sit back and ignore the short-term noise or should the stock be a candidate for sale?
Thank you and kind regards,
Geoff
Read Answer Asked by Geoffrey on April 28, 2014
Q: Please comment on recent news from Contrans CSS. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on April 28, 2014
Q: Hi guys. What do you think of Celgene (CELG)? It seems to be struggling this year, dropping from a high of $170 to $142. I'm thinking of taking my remaining profits and switching to American Waterworks (AWK). Clearly a very different company, but the stock seems very stable, with a decent 2% dividend. Do you think raising interest rates will impact it? Considering the combination of stock growth and dividends, which would you consider to be a better investment for 1 year or so? Thanks a lot!
Read Answer Asked by Ian on April 28, 2014
Q: Could you tell me why utility and pipeline stocks don't like higher interest rate situations. Every thing I hear on BNN etc. seems to be under the impression that when higher interest rates start these stocks will do poorly. Why?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Vicki on April 28, 2014
Q: This is in response to Kyle's question.
Go to Financialpost.com and click on Market Data. Then on the left
click on Highs and Lows. Here you will see the list for the previous
business day.

Check the list of highs (noting volume) regularly. You will get a
feel of what is moving, especially on "up" days.

I note the ones that interest me, then check the iYr. charts on
Globeinvestor.com using 50 and 200day moving averages. (Check the
5Yr. charts also.)

I then go to 5i under "Member Questions" for their opinion.
Keep a list of your likes on the Globe's "Stockwatch".

Listening to MarketCall on BNN is also helpful, and over time you
will find which Manager's style of investing you like.

Please post this only if you agree.


Read Answer Asked by claudette on April 28, 2014
Q: Good morning!
Re: CAR.UN (Canadian Apartment Properties)
In light of their purchase of the properties in Ireland, and their subsequent spinoff into a new Irish REIT (recent offering), can you comment as to this strategy(?) and the likely effect on future distributions? I believe their CEO commented (after the initial purchase) to the effect that their foray into Ireland would be short term. Is there an obvious exit strategy here, or are they looking at a more long term holding?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul on April 28, 2014
Q: Hi,

I currently own ATD.B, CGX, MFC, TD, HCG, CNQ, PEY, CPG, PPL, CCL.B, ESL and TCK.B (half position) in my RRSP. I'm thinking of selling ATD.B and TD going into the summer in the hopes of picking up SJ and CSU to increase exposure to industrials and technology. What do you think? Also, I noted that you no longer have exposure to pharma with the sale of Valeant. Is it a sector that you're avoiding since its had such a good run?

Thanks again,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on April 28, 2014
Q: Hello 5i Team,
I have a few tobacco stocks and would like to sell one, currently I own, Vector Group (VGR), Lorillard (LO), Altria Group (MO) and Imperial Tobacco Group PLC. Which of these would you say good bye to, looking at the longer term.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mark on April 28, 2014
Q: Hello 5i,
I have the following holdings on my RSP and spousal RSP:
CDZ, CGX, T, DH, CBO, CF, ZRE,ECI, CEW and XCS (slightly overweight on CDZ, CGX,CEW and XCS): I have about 15k to invest on my RSP could you suggest some additions trimming..I love growth but also like dividents. This is for long term 20+ years. Thanks for your valuable service. cheers,

Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on April 28, 2014
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