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Q: I was under the impression that the price of convertible debentures followed that of their common stocks but in reviewing a number of convertible debentures that will mature by the end of 2014, I find that is not always the case. For example, EIF.DB.A, PKI.DB, NPI.DB, and IBG.DB all followed their common stock prices very closely (down); ATP.DB and CHR.DB held their values well while their common stock prices plunged; while PGF.DB.A and AFN.DB remained flat or fell gradually while their common stocks soared. What are the factors that impact this apparently irregular behaviour? I look forward, as always, to your reply. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by richard on January 06, 2014
Q: Happy New Year 5I team. Dec 20 you answered a question indicating that TRN was your preferred stock in the sector. About 5% of my portfolio is in CSX as part of a 25% diversified US investment. NSC, a more recent purchase, makes up 3%. Would it make sense at this time to take my profit(about 25%)on CSX and reinvest the funds in TRN?
Read Answer Asked by Harvey on January 06, 2014
Q: AC.B--PROBABLY THE WORST FOR SERVICE--NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD BUY IT BUT GREED DRIVING ME TO THINK I SHOULD---WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THEM?
Read Answer Asked by peter on January 06, 2014
Q: The uranium sector seems to be moving up a bit and I would like to start accumulating in the sector. Everyone agrees we are going into a mining supply issue and with the Russian weapons supply having stopped I don't see how the price can not go up. What would be your suggestions in the sector.
Would be nice if members could search questions by a key word (like uranium).
Hope you had a good holiday and Thanks for the wonderful service you provide.
Read Answer Asked by Doug on January 06, 2014
Q: Is there more risk with low volume stocks? SYZ
Read Answer Asked by ralph on January 06, 2014
Q: Hi Peter
Happy New Year I would like to add a beverage or liquor stock to replace DEO which I sold. Would you recommend Corbys for income and some potential capital gain or Ambev as a better large cap. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Hamish on January 06, 2014
Q: Please give me your analysis of HWO-T. I'm considering purchasing it as a portion of small cap basket.

Thank you for your great service.

Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joe on January 06, 2014
Q: Hi Peter. I posted this on comments, but then realized you likely don't comment on comments. I lost 15K almost over night with Poseidon. Were there signs of this coming that I missed, or was it unavoidable?
Thanks.
Cam
Read Answer Asked by Cam on January 05, 2014
Q: Gentlemen.
The I5R Summary, I like it very much.
Thank You very much
Best Regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on January 04, 2014
Q: Happy new year and best wishes to the entire team of 5i.

For the benefit of all the members, Virtual Brokers now offers penny commissions for all US and CDN shares. So if you buy one share your commission is going to be one penny. The minimum commission is 1 penny and the max is 9.99 (Disclosure: I am not being paid by them and only have a small account with them right now)

In the light of this, I have a question. If I want to build a portfolio by accumulating smaller quantities of good companies/ETF's like buying say 1 share of IWO or similar companies every month, would this be a good strategy. Also, what if in this approach I end up buying many more companies than the prudent 20 like say 50 or 60. Would it be too many to manage?


Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on January 03, 2014
Q: Feye
Hi Peter
Fire eye had an ipo recently . It has skyrocketed .. I know you are not that well versed in the us stocks. But I value your opinion on this company and their tecknology .should I continue to hold or is it too speculative. .secuiity seems to be so important today .
Candi
Read Answer Asked by Candi on January 03, 2014
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