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Q: May I have your opinion on their earnings release.

Ed
Read Answer Asked by Edgar on November 04, 2015
Q: Hi- results look very impressive and guidance was good for 2016. what are the key takeaways ? Any thoughts to covering this one?
Read Answer Asked by Scott on November 04, 2015
Q: For a beginner:
As do many Q reports, AVO mentions 3 EPS figures
1. Basic Earnings per share
2. Diluted Earnings per share
3. Fully Diluted Adjusted Earnings per share.
I would appreciate information as to which of these are the earnings I should pay attention to. When 5i says the "expected" EPS is .18, which of the above type of earnings are being referred to?

Also, a learned gentleman, a business college professor, said on BNN the other day that ebitda is CRAP, and when pressed he said it was always, in all cases, pure CRAP, and has little if any meaning. What do you guys and gals think?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on November 04, 2015
Q: Hello All,
I recently read an article in CMS about setting up a US income portfolio with call options. Have had some success with this strategy myself. I would like to use this strategy in the Canadian market with some present holdings - MFC,TD,BNS,RY,ENB,PWF,STN,SLF,HCG,MG as examples.
What are the pitfalls and possible advantages of selling covered calls in Canada? What Canadian stocks would you recommend?
Thanks very much,
Great service.
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on November 04, 2015
Q: why has this stock moved so much ? from 60 cents to 1.99 in less than 2 months?

thx
Read Answer Asked by blake on November 04, 2015
Q: Hi5i Group,
I have some CPG that I could take a tax loss on, would SPE.to, WCP.to or PXT.to make a good replacement? Your opinion please.
Ken
Read Answer Asked by kenneth on November 04, 2015
Q: Hi,

In one of your previous responses about CXI, you mentioned that "the banking license still provides some significant upside potential". Can you please elaborate on why and what business opportunities you see from the banking license? Being a bank draws significant regulatory supervision and requires substantial amount of capital. The Canadian banking market is dominated by the big 5 or 6 so I am wondering what areas of banking CXI intends to expand into, and the expected margins on such businesses. Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Edwin on November 03, 2015
Q: The results today look very good for Avigilon. Is this a good time to buy?
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on November 03, 2015
Q: your opion on 3rd quarter please thanks donald
Read Answer Asked by donald on November 03, 2015
Q: I hold CSU and have gained nicely to date. Last earnings report beat almost all analysts estimates, yet the stock continues to edge lower. The growth by acquisition model appears to be a negative influence in the market currently. What will be required for a fine enterprises such as CSU to distinguish itself going forward and not be painted with the same brush as VRX or CXR etc... Do you see further downdraft in the stock in the near term as a result of recent events and out of favor growth by acquisition companies. Where should one expect this stock to be 6 to 12 months from now.
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on November 03, 2015
Q: Your response to Grant on the above topic sparked a question in my mind.

When I read your response of IGM vs CIX i believe, if I comprehend your response clearly, you seem to prefer CIX as it has many benefits over IGM.

However IGM is in your income portfolio and CIX is not.

Can you clarify, if I were to buy one or the other would you reccommend CXI over IGM?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on November 03, 2015
Q: Would you buy Transalta at this price? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by hugh on November 03, 2015
Q: Big, moves in the stock today, are you picking up any news etc.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Darcy on November 03, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & 5i team,
Is Savaria Health or Industrial?
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on November 03, 2015
Q: You've spoken well of EBIX in the past and mentioned that it use to be a fast growing stock.

There's a sudden rise in rise in the stock today and I won't see any significant news. What is your opinion of the the company as of today?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on November 03, 2015
Q: This one is interesting. How do you think the turnaround story in this is going? Could you give some metrics such as their margins and inventory turnover or other metrics that might be more important. Your thoughts about it too.
Thanks guys
Read Answer Asked by Marie on November 03, 2015
Q: When will True North be taken over and therefore cease trading under the current symbol?
Thanks!


Read Answer Asked by Louis on November 03, 2015
Q: Hi 5i - at current prices - which one of these companies would you add to your portfolio first? I like them all, just trying to buy good companies at good prices overall in my portfolio (I have struggled with the good prices part at times!) : ) Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 03, 2015
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