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Q: I have followed Ross Healy for many years and have a lot of respect for him despite getting into some of his loosing recommendations that cost me dearly. I have come to conclude that he is a master at identifying overvalued companies, but on the opposite end many of his picks turn out to be value traps. Mr. Healy constantly harps on the “price to book” ratio of a company and I have heard him state that every other metric is just fluff. My question relates to how you believe “price to book” factors as a metric for evaluating stock picks. How (if at all) does the price to book ratio factor into 5i’s recommendations, and how important do you feel this metric is when evaluating a company’s stock price?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on January 30, 2014
Q: Hi
It looks like tapering will continue through this year, and the emerging markets don`t look so hot. Besides this the Canadian dollar is weak.
That means a so-so year in the markets is at hand if we are lucky.
Do you agree?
Which 3-4 stocks do you like in the current environment for an 18-24 month time frame?

Thanks
Hersh

Thanks
Hersh
Read Answer Asked by Hersh on January 30, 2014
Q: Peter:

What are your thought about Q1 results and outlook for RDM Corp. (TSX: RC). The results look great with good growth, acquisition talk and a new dividend too!. Seems a very undervalued small cap investment. What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on January 30, 2014
Q: Hi there, TD WebBroker just initiated coverage of FAM Reit (F.UN) with a Buy recommendation. Although it is small still, its share price has fallen since its IPO, and is externally managed by Huntingdon, it yields over 8% and seems to have a decent payout ratio of around 80%. What do you think of this one now and would you consider it a Buy at this level? How would FAM compare to say, AAR.UN?
Read Answer Asked by Gail on January 30, 2014
Q: further to my question about HEO, how does AQE compare?
Read Answer Asked by don on January 30, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

thoughts on Galena Biopharma, Inc, GALE
Read Answer Asked by Graham on January 30, 2014
Q: How do you feel about trading out of gold and silver now and then picking it back up in the summer's usual downturn? Is this short term pop in gold and silver over?I hold Goldcorp (G) and First Majestic (FR).
Read Answer Asked by Randy on January 30, 2014
Q: What is your view of the Wi-LAN (WIN) year end results? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul C. on January 30, 2014
Q: MSI & AQN
Hi Peter and Team,
I'm building an income portfolio of Canadian dividend payers. I'm considering adding either AQN or MSI with my available cash. These companies are in different industries, completely different structures, etc. However, from a long-term income perspective, which do you think is the better choice? I own some utilities already, and am thinking MSI might add some diversity given the concenttation of Cansdian stocks in few sectors.
Thanks for your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on January 30, 2014
Q: I have been a precious metals bug for most of my investing life. It seems the sector is both fundamentally and technically undervalued and is due for an advance. But of course timing is the BIG thing here. The precious metal sector used to be 100% of my portfolio but because of the volatility I have learned to invest in other sectors. However, I am still waiting for the big spurt. How would you time this supposed advance and how would you recognize it?
Thanks for your superior service.
Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on January 30, 2014
Q: Is the sell off of Air Canada gone too far? Reasons being cited are weakening of Canadian dollar. Are there more issues to this steep decline and is this the time to sell and lock in a gain?
Thanks again. John
Read Answer Asked by john on January 29, 2014
Q: What about Bellatrix BXE. Is this weakness temporary? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on January 29, 2014
Q: HLF shares are down around 5% today. The company has announced approval of a "normal course issuer bid (NCIB)". Would the news on the NCIB be the reason for the downturn of the stock price?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 29, 2014
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