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Q: Am I correct in interpreting Mr Entwhistle's purchase of $10m of Telus shares as a large expression of confidence in the Company and as good news for Telus shareholders?
Can you speculate as to where the funds to make this purchase might have come from -- cash holdings (re)deployed, or would he have likely sold other holdings? It would really be interesting to know what, if anything, was sold to finance this purchase.
Thanks.
And may all of you at 5i, and all your members out there, enjoy all the blessings and peace of this holiday season.
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on December 22, 2015
Q: At what price you think encana will be a "must"buy
Or is the stock on your buy never list?
What is the dividend yield right now and is this sustainable?
I am just amazed how this stock is dropping so furiously
Read Answer Asked by Josh on December 22, 2015
Q: Hi,I have a position in Dh at $42 but could add some more for a 7% weight.
Would you add to bring down my average cost?This stock looks like it could have a good bounce.Also I have not heard much more on the short seller last month,is that finished?
Thanks,have a good holiday
Read Answer Asked by Brad on December 22, 2015
Q: Hi,
What are the forecasted forward earnings for Uniselect? Qtrade shows Q4 2015 earnings declining over Q4 2014 earnings and 2016 earnings being less than 2015 earnings. Are you comfortable with purchasing this stock at today's levels and are there any significant risks to be aware of? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on December 22, 2015
Q: My question pertains to the loan Gud made to Extenway in June 2015. After looking at the Extenway financials I am perplexed to find a reason why GUD management would have entered into such an agreement in the first place. If their loan portfolio is anywhere close to this transaction I think there is a serious problem. Could I get your thoughts on this one.
Read Answer Asked by roland on December 22, 2015
Q: Please give me your updated opinion on Nuvo Research after there discontinuation of their allergy trials?

Thanks

Merry Christmas
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on December 22, 2015
Q: what would generally be your top 5 mutual fund families and why?
Read Answer Asked by steven on December 22, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and Team;
My attention was brought to PTM by a video on BNN. Production is anticipated to commence in Q1 2016. I am thinking it might be an opportunity to buy now. I note there are 768.9M shares outstanding. It would be great to hear the current opinion of this company.
Read Answer Asked by Conrad L on December 22, 2015
Q: With all the "green" power talk, I am considering an investment in nuclear power. Would you opt for a uranium miner or a nuclear power producer? What are your top dividend-paying Canadian picks in each category? Is it still a little too early for this? Do you see a better future in other sources like wind or solar v nuclear? I already hold some NG producers, which I intend to keep.
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on December 22, 2015
Q: What is your opinion of this fund. It has been declining sharply of late. Would you consider this to be a sell or a hold? In the past it has been a steady 5% income.

Thank you for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on December 22, 2015
Q: Hi, can you please comment on which debt ratios are best to look at for survivability?

For example, debt/cashflow vs. debt/equity vs. debt/marketcap

Even if debt to cash flow is not too high, is there a point where the debt to marketcap is so high that everyone will shy away from it? For example TBE earlier in the year?
Read Answer Asked by Kel on December 22, 2015
Q: Hi folks,Happy Holidays,almost embarrassed to admit but sold Fb way early and rolled it into Twitter twtr/q @ $38. Twitter finally has a Ceo and company is making a profit but stock trading near new lows. Is stock worth holding for the long term?? in your opinion, don't mind hanging on for longer term if there is upside or is this another Tech Wreck;so buy,hold,or sell. thanks as always
Read Answer Asked by John on December 22, 2015
Q: 1) I've been lucky enough to own PBH for the last couple years. Frankly, I have no idea why it's been doing so well lately? Should I sell some or buy more?

2) Re Russell, am I insane to consider buying this stock here? Is the dividend safe?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on December 22, 2015
Q: I am thinking of buying ( what i hope) are a few bargain stocks before the end of the year. Was wondering whether you thought home capital would qualify. I notice that it didn't come up on your blog post on tax loss buys. Would you still see the companies in the blog as the most compelling today? How about possibilities for large cap stable compaies, like CP? I am sure there is at least more than one question here, so please deduct as required. Thanks and have a great holiday 5i team
Read Answer Asked by joseph on December 22, 2015
Q: Hi 5i team,

How do you feel about Blackrock (BLK) in the US? Seems with more and more people moving towards index investing, and with the rise of robo-advisors, this would be a good way to play that trend. Seems to have a solid dividend and pulled back a bit recently.

Any comments or reasons to avoid? Perhaps a different company to think about?

Thanks and happy holidays.
Read Answer Asked by Sarj on December 22, 2015
Q: 11:49 AM 12/21/2015
Hello 5i
I manage my adult son's RRSP. We have a 10% position in FNV that is up 320% from when he purchased it and have no intention of selling it at all.
We also have a 2% position in Goldcorp down 52% and a 2% position in Premier Gold down 56% from purchase.
We like all three companies and think they have good prospects. However we want to reduce the gold holdings a bit and wonder if we should just sell one of G or PG, or maybe sell both G and PG.
1. Which would you sell if you wanted to sell just one?
2. Would you advise selling both and just keeping the FNV?
Thank you..........Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 22, 2015
Q: Hi 5i - I'm looking at adding some larger safe dividend paying companies (to hold for a long time) at reasonable prices - I was looking at H&R REIT, Enbridge and Telus. Do you think these are good buys right now? Or would you suggest any others? Thanks and happy holidays!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on December 22, 2015
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