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Investment Q&A

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Q: I am surprised that you bought CGX in the income portfolio today. Even though it is down substantially it still trades at an EBITDA/EV multiple that is significantly higher than US comparables. I know that CGX is well-run, but has little growth and under GAAP accounting has not covered its dividend in 5 of the past 7 years. This does not seem to be a good stock for a conservative income portfolio. What am I missing? In your answer I would welcome a comparison to Corus Entertainment, which also offers little growth, but at least the dividend is well covered and would seem like a much safer choice for income.
Read Answer Asked by David on August 31, 2017
Q: I am considering moving IPL out of my TFSA account and replacing it with either ZCL or ZZZ. At present I do not have any other energy related stocks in my TFSA but, I do have 3 consumer stocks, ADW.A,ECI & TOY. Your opinion please.
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Roy
Read Answer Asked by Roy on August 28, 2017
Q: Exco technologies continues to make 52 weeks lows down 45% since 2015. Canadian insider reports pretty heavy insider trading in the recent early summer pop up. Should that be concerning?

Is there a good reason to hold this and how does it current p/e compare to its historic average. Dividend of 3.3% is also very high; what does that represent of payout ratio?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on August 28, 2017
Q: Hi 5i Team:
I've held L for the better part of 3 years now. It seems range bound between $60 - $70. Sometimes going over $70 and then having a pullback. With Amazon entering/disrupting the grocery business. I would like your opinion if you think switching Loblaw's for Premium Brands would be appropriate. Same sector, same dividend and PBH probably better growth and dividend prospects.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 28, 2017