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Q: Hello Peter....Since recently signing up for 5iR, I'm doing more homework as like trying to guess your response to questions. About the comparison of PPL and ENB, I looked on the free Bloomberg site for info and it shows ttP/E as 34.5 and 85.0, respectively and then forward P/E as 32.0 and 23.9. And you mentioned ENB is cheaper. When doing a comparative analysis, what are the reason for using the forward P/E rather than the trailing ratio? Also what accounts for the significant difference between trailing and forward P/Es? Exit question: For these two companies, Bloomberg doesn't show PEG ratios. (?) What "weight" do you place/give to this ratio for analysis purposes?.........Enjoy a deep freeze week-end....Tom M
Read Answer Asked by Tom on March 03, 2014
Q: re: Magna International

Hi guys... trying to find a good entry point for MG. Forward P/E is just 12.4 and price to book is just 1.9 so there appears to be tremendous value. Add to that nine out of 10 estimates have been raised for 2014 in the previous 30 days BUT... the stock is at a 5 year high. And this with the Auto industry not necessarily lighting the world on fire as it was expected to for a number of reasons. What are your thoughts on how this equity will perform over the coming 12 - 24 months. I keep looking for a correction with none in sight. Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Gord on March 03, 2014
Q: I have a large part of the model portfolio but am still missing CSS, ENB, FSV, G, IPL, SYZ , TOU, VRX, WPK. I can add 2 more at this time , what would you recommend?

Read Answer Asked by John on March 03, 2014
Q: Hi 5i

With what is happening in Crimea, what are your thoughts on gold and further Goldcorp?

Bob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 02, 2014
Q: RE: Bill on CSU split

I don't understand the obsession with CSU stock split. I am happy with the dip as it allowed me to buy a few more shares at the price of 2 month ago. As a small investor, I bought 11 shares at $222. It cost me $9.99 for the trade - same as if I had bought 100 shares at $22 (assuming a 10:1 split).


The only two real benefits with stock split that I see are:

1- Full 100 share lot are easier to get filled on a 'limit' order than fractional lot. Full lot must get priority because I have seen prices go lower than my fractional 'limit' order without it being filled...

2- Spliting stock results in a lower price which is more easy to DRIP (divvy reinvest) if your discount broker requires full shares - like mine does. I am actually happy with HCG 2:1 split because I have sufficient (constant) divvy dollar to buy a full share now at $43 - but could not at $86. But with CSU, even with 2:1 split, the stock price would still be $125...
Read Answer Asked by Jennifer on March 01, 2014
Q: Hi. What are your thoughts on AW.UN, KEG.UN, and BPF.UN and how would you rank them?
Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Bill on February 28, 2014
Q: As a shareholder of Constellation Software (CSU), I wonder why they don't do a stock split this would encourage more small shareholders to buy in, not many people want to buy 10 or 15 shares. Their volume each day is very low and it seems that this can allow a few shareholders to affect the stock price. Recently on no news other than some analyst from RBC downgrading the company from a buy to a hold the stock had a large drop. Would you have any comments? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Bill on February 28, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
Any comments on Atlantic Power's (ATP) latest results?
Thanks
Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joe on February 28, 2014
Q: Clearly some strong buying today on CUS. Retail investors are usually last to know why :( I can't find any reason, can you? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by orion on February 27, 2014
Q: CSS-TSX Contrans Group .What is your outlook on the company-is it fairly valued
Read Answer Asked by dalene on February 27, 2014
Q: followup Q for 5NPlus vnp/t,thx for update on stock since good Q earnings,but stock has risen almost 30% to 3.80sh level,I took profit at 3.52 and am out. Is there a re-entry point you would consider?? seems like stock has gone from outhouse to penthouse with investors,thx as always
Read Answer Asked by John on February 27, 2014
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