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Q: Hi Team ,
I am thinking about taking half-positions in AGT and DHX.B two companies that I have been following for a while.
AGT and DHX.B seems both interesting considering their long term potential in their respective market especially following their respective recent steep price drops that make them more attractive. I would like to have your opinion on these Companies.

I also want to add ET in my RRSP. Evertz is a bit intriguing, It seems to me that the market valuation is on the low side (Am I right?). The company seems to offer a good potential but the share price seems to be going nowhere since a while, any idea why.

What is your opinion on taking a position in ET at the current price level?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Michel on October 10, 2017
Q: What do you think of GREK as an investment (and why it’s been falling lately)? The only professional endorsement I’m aware of is James Thorne’s on BNN back in May. I’m wondering if it’s a good time to get in.

Generally speaking, do you frown on country-specific ETFs, or would you make some exceptions (like India or Russia), especially for long term holds? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 10, 2017
Q: Hi 5i Team,

Happy Thanksgiving! I am looking for 'sleeper' picks to tuck away and look at again 3-5 years from now. Other than GUD which you have been vocal about it being that kind of stock, could you recommend two of your favourites in each of the small, mid, and large cap segments of the market. They don't need to be new, they could just be unloved, unfollowed, or under appreciated. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on October 10, 2017
Q: I recently ignored my logic in staying away from "new" listings and invested in IBAT. In essence, I went with my gut based on my research and more than doubled my investment within a few days.

IBAT acquired technology in extracting lithium from brine, effectively reducing the process time from 24 months to 24 hours. No earnings ... It was previously operated as Rheingold. Has this been on your radar? Perhaps I should consider myself fortunate and bank my gains or hold on. May I have your opinion? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on October 10, 2017
Q: I am holding a full position (5%+) in each of ALA in a non registered account, PPL in a RRIF account, and ENF in a TFSA. I have decided that I am overexposed to the sector and
must reduce my positions. In your opinion which companies should be held for the long term and which should be sold? I also hold ALA.R in my RRIF as per your suggested opportunity, should the pending transaction be consummated.
Thank you for considering my question.
Read Answer Asked by Gail on October 10, 2017
Q: From the recent 5i report on Stantec: "Out of STN’s direct peers of WSP and SNC, we would
view Stantec shares as the cheapest of the group while offering
similar growth potential relative to competitors."

Comparing STN with WSP, which I hold, I see one cheaper on 3 metrics (STN - PE &
EV/EBITDA - by a whisker- & forward EV/EBITDA) and the other
cheaper on 3 metrics (WSP - P/B, PSR & Forward PSR)

The dividend at STN is half that at WSP. The 3 year performance at WSP is 50%
better. Would you endorse a switch from WSP to STN or if light on
WSP just direct new sector $$$ to STN? I wonder, too, if this is a cyclical industry that
would suffer with a real estate correction or business slump, say, or are there
enough government contacts which definitely are not cyclical?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on October 10, 2017
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