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Q: Hi Peter can I have your thoughts on SOX and how safe do you feel the dividend is.
Kind Regards
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on April 10, 2015
Q: You've been lukewarm but trending more positive on Chorus. Some of the base metrics look fantastic:

Forward PE: 7.79
ROE: 43% +
Payout Ratio: under 30
Yield: 7% plus
YTD Total Return: 33%

I know the debt is high but it's not easy to find this combination of metrics. Where are you at these days and debt aside am I missing other negatives?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on April 10, 2015
Q: Hi There

Any thoughts on the latest? Does it look like a permanent dividend cut?

Thanks
David
Read Answer Asked by David on April 10, 2015
Q: Could I have your thoughts on Mercer overall?It seems cheap and looks like a value play in a stock universe where value is increasingly difficult to find. Also could you comment on currency tailwinds that might benefit them in the near and medium term. And am I right to say that the Canadian equity seems to have very low trading volume or is it close to none for some reason that I have missed? Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on April 09, 2015
Q: Hi Peter What do you feel is pushing this stock hi volums today
Kind Regards Stan /
Read Answer Asked by Stan on April 09, 2015
Q: Have some American shares that are not doing as well as I hoped. I thought that I could sell some of them and purchase some Canadian shares, because of our devalued dollar. What do you think.
Do you like the potential of Dollarama, or do you prefer something of this calaber?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on April 09, 2015
Q: I would like to invest in a company directly in Transportation or related to this sector with good growth potential and would appreciate your recommendation. Thanks.
Gerry
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on April 09, 2015
Q: Good Morning
Today BIP.UN announced an equity offering of $890,000 at the issue price of $45.00. The stock fell 2.2% to $55.95. Will this offering affect the price of the stock?
I will also appreciate any comments on BIP.UN going forward. I am ahead about 27% on this stock and wondering whether I should sell.
Thank you as always
Read Answer Asked by Terry on April 09, 2015
Q: Hi 5i:

I'd appreciate your comments on two companies. First, DHX seems to be on a steady slide and RBC Direct gives no news. Is there any news? Second, ATS has also been disappointing for a while. What do you think of its prospects over the next year or so? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on April 08, 2015
Q: Hello Peter and the 5I team

I have been thinking of buying a defensive consumer stock, one that may benefit from the lowwer fuel prices and one that is some what protected against economic down trends. I have been considering COST (Costco) but am concerned with the currency difference. And also I have been thinking of buying DOL. Which one do you like and what are the pro's and con's for each stock. Anytime I venture to a Costco the place is packed and they seem to have an almost cult like following, I haven't been to a Dollarama lately but by the share price they must be doing equally well.
Read Answer Asked by Darren on April 08, 2015
Q: In the Consumer sector I like MG, LNR, L, ATD.B, WPK, CCL.B, GIL and DHX.B. I am looking for capital gains and would like to purchase 3 of the names. Would you please suggest 3 names for a 2_3 year hold. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on April 08, 2015
Q: Hello- Well, Td Waterhouse is not functioning AGAIN this morning. I find that this happens much more frequently than acceptable, especially including days when there is heavy volume on the open. I am thinking of opening another account with another trading firm and wondered- does this happen frequently with the other bank or Questrade etc trading accounts? Any recommendations for better service would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Pat on April 08, 2015
Q: HI. your tough please on both. Is it a good ime to ad to my position. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Denis on April 07, 2015
Q: I just became aware of CIPF (Canadian Investor Protection Fund). One Million coverage per brokerage account in case your broker has an issue like bankruptcy theft etc. Would you advise limiting the amount held at any one brokerage less than on million. And once you reach one million do you split the money into two accounts to keep it under. It seems this would make sense to take full advantage of this protection. Similar to limiting the amount invested in a GIC or HISA to $100,000 to take advantage of CDIC... Or am I just being paranoid?
Man
Read Answer Asked by MANFRED on April 07, 2015