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Q: Hi Peter,
I bought CTY three years ago at $17.90. I certainly collected a nice dividend along the way but capital gains have been quite very modest. It trades at low valuation (P/E=10, ROE=20%) and is active in its share buyback (bought 1.5% of outstanding shares last quarter). Their Primacy acquisition seem to have worked out, and would hope that they make more tuck-in acquisitions instead of increasing their dividend further.

I know you are very high on MDA. To me, MDA looks like a larger version of CTY, with access to the US markets with their recent acquisition, which CTY does not. MDA has more growth but trades at higher multiple, at least on last 12-month basis.

With the recent spike in CTY shares from $18->20 and the pull-back in MDA from $85->80, would you consider a swap from CTY to MDA as a good move going forward, or would you be patient with CTY?

Thanks!
Jon
Read Answer Asked by Jennifer on September 25, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and team;
Thanks for the great service. I am building positions with A and B rated stocks. So far I have bought Stantec, Enghouse, BNS. I am looking at adding another stock, my goals are long term hold (5 years) and looking for dividend growth potential and stock price appreciation. At this time, is their one stock you would recommend.
Tks
Kevin
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on September 24, 2013
Q: Hi Gang;

My question is about Dragonwave Inc. it has come out with a new public offering at $2.10 a share which includes a 3/4 warrant to be exercised at $2.70 a share within five years of closing. Is this a good deal? Should I be interested in acquiring a piece of this company at this price and if so, how do I do it?

Thanks in advance for your time! Love the service!!

DON
Read Answer Asked by Donald on September 19, 2013
Q: I recall you mentioning that a stock reaching a market cap of $100mm makes it more attractive to some fund managers. Similarly, I seem to recall also hearing somewhere that reaching a share price of $5 (as Redknee Solutions T.RKN did today) is similarly significant. Do you agree? Given its international clientele, do you foresee a US listing for this dynamic Canadian tech issue?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 18, 2013
Q: would you consider increasing wi-lans, (win) rating after the recent positive announcements, thanks?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on September 18, 2013
Q: Hello, what do you guys think of Solium Capital (SUM.TO)? I have held it for a while and it was a steady climb until August. Now the stock seems to be a bit directionless. This is a half weight position in the higher risk part of my portfolio. Should I take profits and move on or hold for a few more quarters to see what comes of it?

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Kuldar on September 17, 2013
Q: Can you recommend a Canadian and US technology ETF for longer term investors?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on September 16, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,
surprise, Wi-Lan signed a new contract, but it seems like not a lot of reaction. I still own the stock, do you think the tide is changing? Thanks a lot
Read Answer Asked by Dong Sheng on September 16, 2013
Q: I am interested in your opinion on a penny stock (Digital Media - PN) that supplies the ability to process photo orders on line for the likes of Costco and now the Office Depot and Staples customers.  They have no debt, big name relationships, but have yet to turn a profit.

Read Answer Asked by Ray on September 16, 2013
Q: Good morning all.
I just heard of this quite new(mid 2011)fund TLF.UN and am wondering what sort of option this fund would be for following the tech sector in the US via the TSX. A Brompton Fund at (http://www.bromptongroup.com/funds/fund/tlf/overview) it pays a nice distribution and has a mgmt fee of 0.75 but I expect the MER is higher. It looks like it is holding 16 positions and is fairly active writing covered calls to boost returns. Does 5i have any knowledge of, insights on or opinions about this fund and would something like QQQX or other be a better vehicle for following the US tech sector? TLF is small and probably not that liquid.
Thank you again for your wonderful service and support!
Read Answer Asked by Brian on September 13, 2013
Q: Hi 5i, OMG what's with Wilan. Is it time to throw in the towel. As everything else that's decent continues to grind higher, this dog in my portfolio sends me around the bend. Is it time to take my loss or is there anything you know coming. I feel that after holding this for years now I will sell and up it will go. lol Thanks as always, you guys, girls are wonderful.
Read Answer Asked by Debbie on September 12, 2013
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