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Q: Scotia iTrade (and presumably other brokers as well) offers two different Sherritt bonds for purchase: Coupon 8%, maturity 15-Nov-2018, yield-to-maturity 43.94%; Coupon 7.5% maturity 24-Sep-2020, YTM 29.08%.
Two questions: (1) How can the earlier bond maturity have the higher YTM? It seems it should be the opposite.
(2) I assume that an annual yield of 44% essentially mean that the probability of bankruptcy by the first maturity date is very high. Is there a likelihood of any substantial "recovery" (i.e. less than 100%) in the event of default? What is your opinion of the risk / reward if I were purchase the 2018 bond?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on July 27, 2016
Q: I was wondering if you could offer any comments on these two companies: IPT (Impact Silver) and PNE (Pine Cliff Energy). I took positions of approximately 0.5% in each about a month back (I do consider them quite speculative), and have done well with IPT (up about 20%), while I am about even on PNE (down about 5%). I do feel that silver could do well within the next three years, and I also feel that natural gas could do better this upcoming winter. Please let me know what you think about the companies, as well as their management teams; and if possible, your sentiments towards silver and natural gas at the current moment, as well as into the near future. Thanks so much!
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on July 27, 2016
Q: PLZ.DB.C 7%, 31DEC17
Hello 5i. Recognize this question is outside of small cap equities but would like to know if you will tackle this question.

Despite calling the company, reviewing SEDAR document and even reaching out to Hank Cunningham, I am left not knowing exactly what I own in this debenture. The question I have is in what are the options for company and investor at Dec 31, 2017.
Given these debentures came from take over of KEY REit, I can not follow the trail or find the specific document that identifies the features and options.
I am currently up 4%(capital) trading at $106.12 plus the income payments over a few years.
If this reverts back to PAR(Dec 31,2017) the capital will show a loss (paid $101.97). I would rather sell now and move on instead of waiting for a final income payment but do also realize 7% yield in a company I believe can keep up the payments is a very good investment.

Can you comment and/or offer facts about this debenture?
Thanks
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on July 27, 2016
Q: Interested on your take of Americas Petrogas. They are divesting oil assets and becoming a phosphate play. Given their unusually large cash balance (for a Venture stock approx .24/share) and JV with a co-op presumably ready to buy their product why is it languishing around cash value? Is it just a waiting game before their assets are reflected in the share price?
Read Answer Asked by Sean on July 27, 2016
Q: Hello Peter,
What is happening to Gold standard ventures? It was doing quite well and now it seems to dip every day. Also, would you consider concordia as a good buy right now and in the gold sector, would Agnico Eagle be considered a good buy now. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by umedali on July 27, 2016
Q: Hello 5i,
Which two currencies would you chose to invest in after the Canadian loonie and the American dollar. The term of the investment would be similar in length to the aforementioned currencies and have a single purpose of diversifying the overall portfolio, regarding currencies.
Kind regards,
Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 27, 2016
Q: Good morning...In the world of a Trump President and his dislike of the NAFTA and potential dismantling of that agreement..What names /sectors would suffer the most...Would you see a major readjustment to your portfolio in preparation of any action? If so, how far in advance would you adjust?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on July 27, 2016
Q: Good morning Peter, Ryan, and Team,

I submitted this question about a week ago, but guess that it must be "floating" in cyberspace! Here it is again:

There was an article in the July 18th Globe & Mail called "It’s time
for investors to reassess their rainy-day funds". The author
believes that too many investors keep too much money in low-
interest bank accounts and money-market funds. Instead, he
states that "intermediate-term bonds, over the long run, are
superior not just to cash but to long-term bonds as well. So when
thinking about where to invest your fixed income assets,
remember Goldilocks: The best place to be is not too long and
not too short. The place to be is what is essentially a large “sweet
spot” between short and intermediate. That’s where the reward-
risk trade-off is at its greatest."

Assuming that one agrees with this thesis, what fixed-income ETFs would you recommend that could fit the bill?

Thanks as always for your valued advice.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on July 27, 2016
Q: Hi, could you please comment on DH earnings. At the first glance, Revenue, EBITDA and FCF, all seem to have meet or beat estimates. Laser Pro renewals are still weak (as expected) but organic growth in other areas appear to be decent. Debt reduction seems to be a priority. How do you read their commentary on outlook ? DH stock has gone thro' quite a roller coaster, after past two quarterly reports. Any thoughts on reducing or adding to present position. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on July 27, 2016
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