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Q: I am considering the purchase of the following group of small caps;adn;aav;ans;cuq;iae;mkp;aar.un;rpl;tn.un. Which ,if any, of these would you not recommend at this time? Thanks in advance for your opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Harold on April 28, 2013
Q: Hi 5i team. I am sitting on 50K after good GIC at 5%. I will not be seing those rate any time soon. I realised that I am conservative investor. I am looking at longterm investment in the dividend world. Please advise me on what stock should buy. I have another 125k in a very secure bond fond. I have been reading the question section & answer but the question are more bases on speculation. Want you input,I fully taken responsility if I follow someone of your suggestion. Thank you for your help.
Read Answer Asked by marc on April 28, 2013
Q: Your views on the newly formed Spyglass Resources Corp (SGL) would be much appreciated. I'm well under water on this one through previous holding in Avenex. Is the hefty dividend sustainable? Is it likely to recover along with CDN energy sector? Your view of management?

This is a great service you're providing the retail investor. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Tony on April 28, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,

I am baffled by the 30% additional fall in NPK since the last time I posted a question about it. After a lot of reading I am personally of the opinion that this is definitely a 2 or 3 bagger stock. It has an excellent project with great economies of scale especially for Brazil's requirements of potash if it gets the needed financing. Potash is a commodity the demand of which is tied to population increase. What is the possibility that this company will be just like all the penny stock precious metal failures that fail to obtain cash infusion.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on April 28, 2013
Q: Hi Peter. Really pleased with my subscription. What's your opinion on Sherritt (S)? I hear they are startring production in Madagascar.
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on April 28, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, my question is about BEP.UN which is rated "A". When one looks at BEP.UN stock quote on the Web (see link below),one sees: EPS -0.38; Forward P/E 105.90. Is there something I do not understand? May be these numbers are wrong? Thanks, Gervais

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/markets/stocks/summary/?q=BEP.UN-T
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on April 28, 2013
Q: Hi 5i. I am interested in your thoughts and investment potential on TPH. Temple Hotels
Read Answer Asked by Ray on April 28, 2013
Q: I have been holding Alliance Grain Traders (AGT) for over a year and have been waiting patiently for it to bounce back. It pays a 5.05% dividend. I am currently down approx. $2 per share. In your opinion does Ag Growth have better long term growth potential? Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by gord on April 28, 2013
Q: Where do I find a list of stock Ratings by 5i ?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 28, 2013
Q: Hi 5iresearch I own Second Cup Stocks (SCU), and I see that you guys don't cover it and pizza pizza, I would like suggest these two companies
Read Answer Asked on April 27, 2013
Q: Hi, Peter & Crew.
If I am willing to accept the sector risk, what is your opinion of Scorpio Mining (SPM.TO) at $0.48 for a 2-4 year hold ?
Thank you.
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on April 27, 2013
Q: hi peter, I am having difficulty making these decisions, please advise me if these ETF'S are long term holds....1. dow hedged to can$...ZDJ....2.Japan Index hedged to Can$...CJP....3. I-shares China... XCH....thank you... linda
Read Answer Asked by Linda on April 27, 2013
Q: Hey guys was wondering your thoughts on cirrus logic (crus) I'm down about 25%on it and was alson wondering if you think it's a buy hold or sell thanks
Read Answer Asked by jason on April 27, 2013
Q: Dear 5IResearch,

Having experienced some unprofitable results for the past few summers, I am now going to re-balance my portfolio, away from its total reliance on US equities, to include some Canadian names and then to weld it shut until October.

Currently my portfolio is 42% Berkeley Hathaway (BRK.B), 15% Wall Street bank (GS), 15% High-end US housing (PHM & DHI), 7% US Railroad (CSX), 7% Technology (GOOG or MSFT, but not AAPL) and 8-10% Cdn hedged index on SP500 (XSP)

I propose to reduce investment in GS, CSX, Technology and SP500, in favour of some good Canadian names.

My short list for these is:

Northland Power (NPI),
Agrium (AGU) or Potash (POT),
Pembina Pipelined (PPL) or Inter pipeline (IPL.UN),
Gold bullion (CEF.A),
and a western Canadian Reit (to be selected)

In the Fall, I expect to go back to a broad perspective of the entire North American economy, at large, hoping that Obama stops stalling the pipeline, by then. The asset allocation will likely be adjusted, to cope with the October 2013 - A.pril 2014 period.

Can you please comment on my proposed purchases of Canadian stocks? Danger signs would be appreciated.

Have a good summer.
Read Answer Asked by Maurice on April 27, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & 5i: I see that RBC Capital upgraded National Bank (NA) a few days ago, from "sector perform" to "outperform" and raised its target price to $84. Is there any special significance to one of the big six banks issuing a favourable report and upgrade on one of its main peers/competitors? Or do you see it as on a par with pretty much any analyst's upgrade of any kind of company.
Read Answer Asked by Lance on April 26, 2013