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Q: Based on the April 17 market action it seems market players are tuned in to 5i's report on Amaya, AYA, issued the same day as a big pop. Just kidding, but what it does illustrate is how volatility can be a friend as well as a foe. Bear in mind, to add to John's recent wisdoms on this stock, that without volatility, the two sided coin, you wouldn't make any money in the market, so you might as well buy a GIC if you can't embrace this concept. Also, most stocks present buying opportunities when the faint of heart swoon. I can provide lots of recent B.O. examples with 5i portfolio stocks, too.

I love the new report card. At a glance I can see where a company's strengths and weaknesses are, and in Amaya's case it seems they need to buckle down and earn some dough. I get the D minus rating on 5 year EPS growth but I have trouble getting my head around minus 253% which I believe is an annualized return over the 5 years. My knowledge of accounting isn't very extensive but I believed that minus 100% was about as bad as it could get, and if you're going to break it down over 5 years you get something like minus 20% annually, less if compounded. So is this a typo or am I out to lunch? Also TD has current ROE as minus 13% so over the 5 years was this a positive figure that has shifted to the negative and is the trend down? Thanks, J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on April 18, 2014
Q: I have a position in CFN but I am currently under water and it continues to slide. Would you recommend cutting my losses and moving on or keep holding ?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on April 17, 2014
Q: I bought some Glentel at 12.80 and have watched it slowly go down these last few weeks. Would you continue to hold this? I am considering selling and buying some K-Bro. Should I at least wait for a bounce with Glentel?
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on April 17, 2014
Q: do you have preference for AFN-vs-CVL for income/growth and why? thanks
Read Answer Asked by don on April 17, 2014
Q: Hi Team: can you comment on the recent financing and acquisition by HLP.un. They seem to be agressively growing their business. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on April 16, 2014
Q: HLP.UN Healthlease Been having a lot of trouble getting to even on this stock. They just did a $10 offering. I expect it to dip below that price at some point. 1st -- Do you like the deal and 2nd Worth buying more?
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on April 16, 2014
Q: Helathlease Properties HLP.UN has released a new offering of $50mil in new units @ $10. I currently do not have any REITs and the 8.5% dividend at this price looks quite attractive. Would this be a good time to buy HLP or do you see any hidden concerns with HLP in specific or the Health/REIT Sector in general to avoid this area at this time. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on April 16, 2014
Q: Please provide your expert opinion on CGX.Recently dropped fr $42.68 to $40.76 & dropped below both 50 & 100 day moving average & now sitting n the 200 day.Opened a cutting edge cinemas in Manning Town Centre,Edmonton on April 11--no report on status.Rumoured that Onex & CGX offered more than $1billion to purchase Dave & Buster,On BNN yesterday, Patrick Horan"SHORT" CGX as his 3rd pick stating that the stock was not acting well recently,it is deploying capital for something else & doubts about the up coming movie season. Txs a lot
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 16, 2014
Q: Bad, Badger,
(Bad is Good!!) I have had 5 fold profit on this, sold some along the way, regretfully, but it is again about 7.5% of my unregistered portfolio. I am not adverse to risk, and I believe one has to let its winners run.But after such a good run Would it be wise to trim it to 5% for disciplined portfolio management, despite the tax bill. Having cash to redeploy also could be a could idea. It is easier to buy than to sell, and I need the kick to make me do it. Thanks for you input.
Read Answer Asked by francois on April 16, 2014
Q: In your analysis of C-COM (CMI)you mention that 17% of revenue is sourced in the Russian Federation.With the issues in the Ukraine I am wondering how you weigh that in your investment decision. The company looks very interesting as an investment and the share price looks reasonable especially with all that cash to deploy. But how does one allow for the geo-politics in an investment decision?
Thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on April 15, 2014
Q: Just some general comments on AYA that some members might find useful from one who has been investing for 25+ years:
1) If you have followed the model portfolio, AYA should represent a max of 5% of your holdings
2) Not every stock in the portfolio is going to go straight up from the outset
3) It is very difficult to anticipate and "play" market sentiment swings, which is clearly affecting AYA presently. Stay focused on what the company is actually doing.
4) Don't check your stocks every hour. Better to evealuate monthly or quarterly, along with company information released.
5) We are all here because we believe in Mr Hodson's insight. Follow his portfolio, stay with his suggestions, and I believe you will have an excellent chance to outperform the market. That is all anyone could realistically ask for.
Good luck fellow investors!
Read Answer Asked by john on April 15, 2014
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