Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i team,

I currently own Black Diamond Group and I am looking to switch into First Service Corp. For a 2-3 year time frame, without considering sector diversification, would you see more upside potential with First Service or Black Diamond Group? Both are in very different industries and are both in your model portfolio, with similar ratings, B and B+ respectively. First Service seems to have stock momentum at the moment whereas Black Diamond has been on a downtrend.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Regards,

Q: equity finance EQI. Do you have any opinion on this company. A year ago your rating was a B+. For a mortgage co. it seems to be sliding.

Q: ACQ is down quite a bit lately. Any idea what is going on with it? I know they are reporting next week. Are good results expected?

Q: Peter and team:
Re HCG
Many people feel housing market is overvalued (due for correction) and interest rates are likely to rise modestly in the coming year or two. How may these factors effect HCG's business model and subsequently share price?

Thanks as always

Phil

Q: A company I have been very happy with (WFI.TSX) looks like it will be bought out and I am selling it. I am looking to replace it in my portfolio. Brookfield Rebewable (BEP.UN) looks like a good fit with its dividend but the current portfolio report is dated to September of last year. Is 5i still considering this an 'A' rated company.

Q: I was reading some information about Avigilon (AVO) a few days ago. Apparently, Veritas suggests some issues that could affect AVO are channel stuffing (something to do with collaboration between AVO and its channel intermediaries) and early revenue recognition. Veritas also was concerned about uncommon auditor review practices. As a consequence to its review they are suggesting caution. It seems to me that these are probably consequences of a fast growing company rather than something I should be particularly concerned about; however, the frequency I get burnt by trusting my instincts is too high so wished to get your valued opinion. Thank you

Q: With the big drop in HNL (Horizon North) and relatively smaller drop in BDI (Black Diamond), which stock would you pick for the the most capital gain potential (in the next 1-2 years) and why.
Would you buy at todays prices or wait until the dust settles on these stocks. Thanks!

Q: Hello 5i team,

Questor (QST) down 33% over the last month. Do you consider the current price a good entry point? or should one wait until price stabilizes? I have a long term position in mind.
(Understood that it is a high risk holding.)

Thank-You.

Q: Hi Peter,
I initially accepted the investment risk associated with acquiring Questor, but it has been in a downward spiral since and now find myself down 20% since I bought it. If it were not for the eco-conscious potential associated with Questor`s product offering, I would typically move on; could I have your opinion towards the potential upside to this stock? If I stay put, should I be taking advantage of the current price and increase my position, or would you hold off and wait for a rebounding indication of strength. For what it`s worth, BMO have tagged a support price of $.40 ( scary). Can you enlighten me Peter?
Thank you kindly for all you and your team have done for neophyte investors such as myself.
Rick

Q: Hello, Could you please comment on the Q2 earnings reported by Richards Packaging (RPI.UN)? Thanks,
Roy

Q: what is your opinion and outlook on Dhx media's announcement and changes

Q: synbol: FSV
Hi Peter & Team,
First Service Corp reported very good result, I got small postion of it, what do you think of it's future growth. I am thinking to add some position, should I do it now or wait until it pulls back a bit.
Thank you,
Pui

Q: Hi Peter and 5i team,

I'm looking for an industrial stock to add to my portfolio. I currently own CCL.B and SJ, but I'd like to add a third stock in this sector? Do you have recommendations?

I also wanted your opinion on Chartwell Retirement REIT. I currently own 3 REITS (Riocan, H&R and Chartwell), but I was thinking of selling Chartwell and buying Boardwalk for a bit more growth.

Thanks very much,
Jason

Q: CSU REPORTED EARNINGS TODAY. IS THE RATE OF GROWTH SLOWING?WHAT IS THE OUTLOOK FOR THE STOCK? THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR OPINION.

FRANCIS WOO

Q: GIl quarterly report today. Apparently not well received. Have a small holding and small profit. Buy, sell or hold? No 5i report recently.

Q: Goldcorp (G)

Hi Team, Any quick thoughts on Goldcorp's quarterly results announced July 31?

Thanks. Michael

Q: Home Capital Group (HCG)

Hi Team, Any quick thoughts on HCG's latest quarterly report released July 30? Many thanks as usual. Michael

Q: FSZ - Hi guys, first question - Fiera is down, probably because they have said that there were errors in their annual reporting for all funds for 2013 - then do not adequately explain the impact of the errors - amateur mistake and poor communication. May be a buying opportunity but could you investigate and reassure me please? Here is the post: announces that it has filed revised version of each of the Funds' annual management report of fund performance (together, the "MRFPs") for the year ended December 31, 2013. The MRFPs have been revised to correct errors contained in the graphs presented under the heading entitled Year-by-Year Returns.

Copies of the MRFPs as well as copies of the cover letters detailing the revised information are available through SEDAR at www.sedar.com or through Fiera's website at www.fieracapital.com

Q: Hi Peter and Team
Happy to see DH up 4% today. Please comment on their latest earnings and do you classify DH as financial today? Thanks

Q: Dear Gentlemen,
Have big position BLACK DIAMOND & BADGER DAYLIGHTING are about -18%.
Do I Buy more or wait ?
Thanks