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Q: as a newcomer to the 5i stable i was wondering if you would recommend initiating a new position in Valener at its current price of around $16.24 as part of an income oriented portfolio? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on October 29, 2014
Q: Peter; Coulld you comment on SGY's " sustainability" report of today. Mr.Colborne obviously watches BNN and is ready to defend his company. Thanks. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on October 29, 2014
Q: I am looking at purchasing 2000 shares of Surge Energy. This will be the one energy company in my portfolio. It will be 7% of the total investible assets. I am looking at holding for 2 years or longer. I like the dividend. I see the company released information about the low oil prices this evening, and their thoughts on this and how it will effect their investments in the future, and the safety of their dividend. What are your thoughts. New member yesterday and I am greatly impressed with your comments on Market Call yesterday. A great website.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on October 29, 2014
Q: Hi

I am relatively new to investing and have just come into some money. I am looking to properly diversify my investments, do you think that if i were to only keep the stocks listed in the model portfolio, would that be a good place to start? (Assuming the rest of my investments were in fixed incomes) and if so, do you think that right now would be a good entry point into those stocks? Thanks in advance
Read Answer Asked by Chris on October 28, 2014
Q: Which one would be your preferred choice in the restaurant casual dining space, Boston Pizza or A&W? It looks like the cash flow is not covering the A&W dividend.
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on October 26, 2014
Q: Good Morning Peter and Team,
We own the portfolios + a some complimentary companies. With all the volatility of late what 3 or 4 companies from the portfolios would you add to at this time ?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 26, 2014
Q: Regarding the 'Model Portfolio' and the 'Income Portfolio'.

Do you Post any "changes" made to the Holdings within these two Portfolios?
Thank you for the Great Service.
D Mc
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 24, 2014
Q: Hello 5i
The recent stock price decline has left me with a few positions underwater due to buy timing. In the context of a well diversified portfolio and holding all three names, would you please comment on adding to ET(Evertz) at this time as it has not really bounced back from the recent decline. Is there something to the lack of bounce? In comparison, would you consider adding to SYZ(Sylogist)or FSZ(Fiera Cap) ahead of ET?
Thanks for the informative service
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on October 24, 2014
Q: Hi 5i team, your answer is very very helpful to lead us to become an investor. In the past, you have trimmed AYA as it gained quite a bit. Is there any rule , when and how much, behind such trimming process?
Read Answer Asked by victor on October 24, 2014
Q: The markets have been quite strong the last few days, yet WSP is not participating. Today, for example, the stock was down while the market was up nicely. My concern is, if the stock is weak in a strong market, what happens when the market comes back down. For some reason, my impression is that this company is not well liked by investors. Any idea why and what might turn this around?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 22, 2014
Q: I am new to your service and would like to begin purchasing your model portfolio and income portfolio. Which stocks in each portfolio specifically would you suggest for new money at this time.
I know that it is not possible to time the market but I would like to take advantage of the recent pullback in prices. I am just not sure which stocks are best to begin with. I would appreciate specific suggestions. My goal is to adventually own your portfolios. Thank you in advance for your help. I am really enjoying your service.
Vic
Read Answer Asked by Anna on October 21, 2014
Q: I am approaching retirement and want to transition from a growth portfolio to an income portfolio. The stocks/ETFs in your model income portfolio look great, but I am concerned about potential price declines in higher yielding stocks/ETFs when inflation and interests rise as all the money being printed by central banks actually starts circulating in the economy instead of being held by the big banks.

Which stocks in your income portfolio do you think have the pricing power to grow profits in an inflationary environment?

Thanks, and compliments on the high quality of your service.
Hans
Read Answer Asked by Hans on October 19, 2014
Q: Hi Peter New member,very happy...wondering what your parameters are to keep a stock in equity portfolio as far as growth targets going forward (share value). For someone hopping on the some new names.....wondering if we have missed the boat on some of your real winners like AYA/CSU/SYL/ESL and what you continue to target for gains in some that have not so far like DSG/MDA or SJ before you would toss them out
Thanks for all you and your staff do
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 19, 2014
Q: Hello,

From your model and /or income portfolio can you name a few stocks which look even more attractive from a value perspective after the recent correction. I would like to invest about $10000 with a 2 year time frame in an investment account with a growth focus (some dividents would be great too).

Also I am hoping Peter and Ryans talks at the Moneyshow would be posted on this site. Thanks. Regards, Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on October 17, 2014