Investment Q&A

Q: Hello 5i Team,
LNR: This is a question about trading Linamar. Looking at Level II, most trades are always for 100 shares, and maybe the odd 200 lot, or 50. How is it that the share price rises so much (3% at this writing) on such small lot sizes? What don't I understand?
Many thanks.

Q: Peter:

What is your opinion on the DDS Wireless (TSX: DD)take private offer of $2.25 per share?

Q: This is in response to Dave's earlier question re: Stop Losses/Limits

A very simplified way of thinking of the orders is like this:

Stop Loss orders generally guarantee that your order will be filled - however, there is NO guarantee that it will be at the price you specified. (In the case of a rapidly falling stock price, there's a very good chance that your fill price will be BELOW your specified stop loss price. This usually happens when there is bad news: earnings misses, Sino Forest type situations etc.)

Stop Limits generally guarantee the PRICE of your order - but NOT that the order itself will even be filled. (Again, when there is a rush to exit a stock, there's a good chance that the limit order will be by-passed altogether and one is then exposed to whatever market risk is at hand at that time.)

Q: Peter Digital Dispatch (DD) going private - what is your thoughts for current shareholders - l have no experience as an investor with this. Could you advise with your thoughts. Thanks

Q: DND, Could you please give me your opinion of Ciphers report today, to me it looks good but I'm wondering why the stock is down? What is your forecast for this company, is it time to sell?
Thank you

Q: Do you know anything about empire industries symbol eil. Dave

Q: Hello Peter and team,
I have been following the Utility Sector with interest.(Both in the stock market and my monthly bill). I see in your model income portfolio you have BEP.UN and SPB. Within the sector, could you rank the top four stocks to consider and the bottom four to ignore for now. A very short explanation would help. I am looking for long term stability and reasonable yield in a non registered account. I also see various high numbers for BEP.UN's PE Ratio. What does your research show it to be? Many thanks Paul

Q: Hi Peter
Is there any reason why Macro Enterprises (MCR) is moving higher lately. It's up 37% off its lows over the past 10 days.
I can't find any news on it.
Thanks

Q: Parkland has been on a steady drop for the month of April any insight for that ?

Q: Any comments you might have on American Vanadium (AVC) would be appreciated. I have a small speculative position : 1) like the fact that it is developing what they claim to be the only primary vanadium mine in the U.S., 2 ) that it also is in partnership with a German manufacturer, & markets/sells their batteries designed for large capacity energy storage and energy sources such as wind and solar, which given the US interest in energy self sufficiency should be gaining traction and 3) now it appears that Dundee is taking a more active role.
As always, I would value your opinion on whether you think this company has reasonable possibilities in the future.

Q: Hi 5i Team,

I have some shares in Spartan Energy Corp (SPE) and I want to add some more in the next 3-6 months. I was wondering what are their current metrics. Price to earnings, price to cash flow, their overall debt amount and any other metrics I should be considering.
Thanks, Shane

Q: Any comments on these puppies?

LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. (LF) -NYSE
Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD) -NasdaqGS
iShares MSCI Italy Capped (EWI) -NYSEArca
iShares MSCI Frontier 100 (FM) -NYSEArca
iShares MSCI Singapore (EWS) -NYSEArca
iShares Oil Sands Sector Common (CLO.TO) -Toronto
Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) -NYSEArca
Central Fund of Canada Limited (CEF-A.TO) -Toronto

By no means a full portfolio - the ones I'm looking for input on

Q: Hello,

I was wondering if you have any thoughts on Canam Group Inc (CAM.TO).

It got a 10 on stockreportsplus.com
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/research-reports/stock-analysis-canam-group-scores-10-out-of-10/article18372364/
Thanks

Q: Hello team, wondering...could you - expain to me like I was a child....buy/sell/limit/stop. I'm confused. I saw you suggest to someone re RPi.un to put in a sell order at a higher amount than market. I have been told in the past that a sell order with a (limit or stop?) could be dangerous because in a free fall the stock could sell for much lower than I wanted to. Is there a reference for dummies on this sort of thing?
many thanks Dave

Q: can you give me an update on CNQ please

Q: Hi 5i Team: What is your long and short term view of CNQ-T?

Q: RSI
I currently hold rogers sugar, considering the latest earnings report should I continue to hold the stock. Thanks

Q: adding to Pauls question regarding RKN

I continue to watch it and find your comments encouraging... I think. Would you consider this a buy or wait and see?

Thanks for all you do

gm

Q: Hi,

What do you think of EL Financial as a buy at this time?

Q: I own DR shares. Do you think Obamacare will have any effect on this companies earnings? Would you recommend holding and/or can you suggest a better choice? Thank you.