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Q: Hi all at 5i! Could you please explain to me the concept of " dumb money"? I gather it refers to us retail investors...the ones that are not large enough to influence the markets and have no insider information to get ahead of the game. There has been a lot of commentary from some investment companies and bearish investment advisors , that the smart money is leaving stocks and the dumb money is piling in. I guess that is me since I am selectively adding stocks. Again, is this concept of dumb money fear mongering or just a label given to us little guys by some financial smarty pants? Do you agree ,that as little guys,we should just stick to our investment plans and ignore the negative labelling. Your thoughts on the matter would be welcomed. Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on April 18, 2016
Q: I have held CKI for some time at a cost of $12 per share. It pays a good dividend but has had no growth. CKI has never been reviewed in 5i.Please provide your comments on that company. Should I continue to hold it for growth/income?
Read Answer Asked by George on April 18, 2016
Q: Hi Team,
In regard to valuation metrics such as P/E, EV/EBITDA, P/CF. Can you guys explain a bit on how to interpret these numbers to determine what is under or overvalued. I know you have to look at industry, earnings variability, growth of earnings etc. If your answer would take too long is there some reading material we could look at to learn?
Keep up the good work!
Read Answer Asked by Marie on April 18, 2016
Q: I had to try out your new question format. If you had emoji's I would give it a happy face.
I would like to know which of these two companies you would pick for a 1 year hold or less. Capital appreciation, short term hold would be the push into one or another. Could you treat this as a trade over an investment. Also some of the reasoning behind your decision. I feel that they are at different ends of the spectrum in liquidity, value, type of business, technical, etc.. I am just looking for insight in how you might first make a decision to further research/purchase a stock for a trade (and/or for an investment), but mostly a trade. If you have another name you want to represent here over or instead of the two provided...Please feel free to do so. Thank You J
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on April 18, 2016
Q: this stock has been given a good review on BNN and is in your income portfolio. I am thinking of selling our position in DRT and / or Exco Technology to generate funds. Do you agree with this move? Thanks, Lesley
Read Answer Asked by Lesley on April 18, 2016
Q: I hold the following equities among a wide variety of long-term positions. I have lots of patience, can wait while the cycle turns, and in no need of cash. I would appreciate your view on each of the following as to whether it is "dead money" for the near future and should be sold now. I will replace all sales by others. Aston Hill Trust units AV.UN; Mint Income Fund MID.UN; S.K.Telecom SKM(U.S.);
AG Junction AJ; Canadian Tire CTC.A; High Liner HLF; Inter Pipeline IPL; KP Tissue KPT; Street Capital Group SCB; Time Warner New TWX (U.S.); AT&T (U.S.). Thank you in advance for your wonderful service.
Read Answer Asked by Harold on April 18, 2016
Q: Hello Peter & team, thank you for the improvements to your website. I really like to see the full company names rather than just the symbols. What would be the better choice between BIP.un or BEP.un for my RRSP? I am looking for safety and income. Regards, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on April 15, 2016
Q: High Five!! to 5-I ... for some very welcome and useful changes to the new website. (In case I wasn't clear enough ... I love it.)

It doesn't take much to get used to the new style, and once you do, ... guaranteed, you'll never look back to the old ways.

Thanks for your exemplary service, old style ... and thanks for changing with the times.

Well done, 5 I!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on April 15, 2016
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