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Q: Hi Peter and team,

Any comments on the performance of NSTG (Nanostring). Smallish biotech company. Downturn in the sector has hurt the stock. I see you are recommending ISIS, is it reasonable to expect an increase in NSTG's stock price this year or would you expect the biotech sector (and NSTG) to see a recovery in early 2015?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 02, 2014
Q: Best wishes to all, your family and friends. What does goodwill really mean on a balance sheet? Can any value be ascribed to it, and if so, how is it calculated?
Thank you,
Bill
Read Answer Asked by william on October 02, 2014
Q: Could you disclose what 5iresearch staff allowed to invest in, or typically invested in if not in companies rated by 5iresearch?

Could you disclose in responses to company questions, whether the respondent holds any position long or short in the security being commented on? A number of the companies recommended, viewed negatively and discussed in general are not covered by 5iresearch, and not subject to your 'no conflict' policy.
Read Answer Asked by John on October 02, 2014
Q: Hi folks: Would buying HIX (TSX 60 inverse ETF) be a good hedge against a market sell off at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on October 02, 2014
Q: Could you share your thoughts on the recent 8% drop suffered by Exco? I don't see anything news related, can this simply be attributed to the tough market on Oct. 1st? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 02, 2014
Q: There has been a pretty good sell off already in growth stocks like BYD, BAD, and ACQ along with oil/gas names. Can you recommend 3-5 companies that look like the best value bet for a bounce back and recovery? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Dathan on October 02, 2014
Q: Appreciate valuable information Peter and colleagues. Just a comment about Vector Vest. My personal experience was that it was less useful than other sources of info. I dropped it when I encountered inaccurate information and I received a very inadequate explanation.
Your choice to print.Joan
Read Answer Asked by Joan on October 02, 2014
Q: Hi there, with today's court decision re Apple, do you it makes a material difference to the stock?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on October 01, 2014
Q: Most of my investments are in SDRSP,RIF & TFSA accounts. I have started to build a trading account for dividend paying stocks in order to take advantage of the dividend tax credit. Currently my holdings are:
Aston Hill (AHF) 7%
BMO Eql Wgt Reit Index ETF (ZRE) 24%
Gamehost (GH) 21%
Ishares US hi Yld Bnd ETF (XHY) 26%
Valener (VNR) 20%
Cash 2%
Some of the percentages are high, but I prefer buying board lots. I have additional funds to put in which should reduce the percentages by half. I am ok with some risk. What would your suggestions be for adding to and/or changing the existing mix.
Great job on completing the bike ride dream & contribution to an important cause plus many thanks for all 5i does.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on October 01, 2014
Q: Based on the recent share price downdraft,what is your opinion of Temple?
Read Answer Asked by gary on October 01, 2014
Q: Given the present volatility, the recent correction, and we know you like AW.UN, FM and WCP, which Companies from your 5i Summary would you suggest to add to a fairly diversified portfolio with cash from some recent profit taking? Tom Burri
Read Answer Asked by Tom on October 01, 2014
Q: Hello, I have read your previous post on WEQ and has there been any change to warrant the 10% drop in the past 6 weeks. Is this a sit a wait for the acquisitions and new CEO to settle in?
Thanks
Roy
Read Answer Asked by Roy on October 01, 2014
Q: Hi - what is your view of Seadrill and it's dividend?
Read Answer Asked by Kirk on October 01, 2014
Q: I've held for a few yrs now: been going up like crazy: high debt., high PE, but high ROE of 108% (have they been buying back a lot of stock?). I've held as conservative play in my USD portfolio. Has it been going up because of dividend and considered safe play? I am thinking of selling at this price and holding the cash for an opportunity in the midst of this market correction?
Read Answer Asked by James on October 01, 2014
Q: My mining sector holdings including Yamana and Teck are down but still make up 6% of my portfolio. I'm fairly diversified but very light on Healthcare. I like dividends with some growth but am not risk averse. I have about a half position of cash to invest. Should I top up the mining sector or should I spread out to healthcare? If healthcare, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 01, 2014
Q: Hi 5i,
Bar released drilling results this morning. Could you review this latest release and put it into common layman's terms. and also can comment on these results on how it pertains to the overall company.i know this is a speculative play but what are your likes and dislikes about this situation. thanx norm
Read Answer Asked by NORM on October 01, 2014
Q: Can you comment on the current news for IMAX? They have a new deal with Netflix and it seems to be pissing off the theatres AND the studios (which are they existing partners). What do you think of this deal and is this a negative or a positive?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on October 01, 2014
Q: WPT dropped 25%, can you please share your thoughts on the future prospects of this company?

Stephan
Read Answer Asked by Stephan on October 01, 2014
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