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Q: Hello Peter and 5i Team,
I have a question regarding Carfinco Financial. I bought CFN in early Dec (around $11) after you reiterated B+ rating in your Nov report. Then I noticed in Feb that you downgraded it to B from B+. At that time the price was $11.50. Today, it is trading below $8.50 - what are your thoughts on this stock? It had almost 30% drop since your last report... is anything wrong with the company? Do you suggest keeping it in the portfolio or selling at loss? (CFN holding is about 1% of my portfolio). -Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
I purchased FSZ in November 2013, and am down close to 16%. What is causing this decline and do you expect it to continue? Do you still feel comfortable with your B+ rating? How risky do you consider the stock?
I saw from a recent question you don't consider it a "sell" at this level. Do you consider this a good time to add to a small position?
Thanks for everything. I'd be lost without your guidance!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on August 12, 2014
Q: What would your preference be Input Capital, Fiera?
Also what are your thoughts on holding AVO thanks as always for your fine service.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on August 11, 2014
Q: I Purchased Boston Pizza in April 2013 and am down 3.92(this includes the dividend). Should I hold this or find something better. If so What would you recommend.? Looking for dividend and a bit of growth. Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernie on August 11, 2014
Q: You iincluded exco along with questor and kelso, sylogist and high arctic as stocks you like for growth.
Between exco and martinrea which would you choose, since exco is somewhat similar to martinrea, qrowth is paramount, martinreas analysts estimates have increased substantially, your choice. Thanks dave
Read Answer Asked by david on August 11, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,

What are your thoughs on wi-lan as I see the technical and fundamentals improving and the results look quite good.

Thanks
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 11, 2014
Q: fsz
Hi- Fiera recently announced June assets under management, but did not include a comparison to May or previous months. I can't find more info on the Fiera site or archived news. Are the assets under mnanagement increasing or decreasing? Is that why Fsz is going down? I wanted to add to my small position.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Pat on August 11, 2014
Q: Hi Peter, Avigilon has been taking quite the beating ever since 2014 began (bad timing for those who entered a position) and with their recent earnings release, stock has been taking a further beating. While I strongly believe in the future of this company, have a high appetite for risk and currently have a 2-3 year investment horizon on the stock, I am wondering if I will ever see a profit on this investment. Do you believe this company will ever return to their previous highs and beyond and perform as they have in 2012/2013 or has the fundamentals shifted out of favor for AVO? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jason on August 11, 2014
Q: Hi,
Looking at your Badger Rept dated May 8 2012 rated A-, now B+, due to increased valuation, no doubt.I noticed they have been diversifying into construction which is very strong due to unusually low interest rates. Since there is much talk of rising rates, do you see this as a serious risk to BAD's upside or even line them up for another haircut?
Read Answer Asked by LJ on August 11, 2014
Q: A couple of my holdings have been punished for reporting weak quarterly numbers, namely Parkland (PKI) and Newalta (NAL). Here's my question: I hear some people say that one weak quarter is often followed by another, while others say that one quarter is too soon to decide on a stock. Could I have your comments on PKI and NAL, as well as on how to decide whether a bad quarter is a harbinger or a blip. Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Noel on August 11, 2014
Q: Hi team, I have BDI and FSZ in my TFSA. Both of them are down 6-7%. Should I sell them now. If so, what should I replace them with? Many thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Rita on August 11, 2014
Q: I read that you mentioned that HNL is a hold. Please define what you mean as a hold?
Thanks
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