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Q: Interested in your thoughts on Laurentian Bank. The stock price has been in a steady decline for the past year despite a dividend much higher than the Big 5 banks.
Is that dividend safe and how would you rate an investment in Laurentian compared to one of the big banks. Also do you see any prospects for an increase in the stock price.
Thanks as always!
Read Answer Asked by Chuck on October 15, 2018
Q: hi Peter still confused about the P/E ratios. for example. using PBH the 5i profile today shows P/E OF 31.90. according to todays globe and mail the consensus EPS for PBH is $1.25 giving a P/E of 69.04 on sept 27 you said that PBH 2019 EPS was $5.27 giving a forward P/E of 16.37 can you please clarify for me. also what will cause earnings per share to jump from 1.25 to 5.27? thanks Richard
Read Answer Asked by richard on October 15, 2018
Q: Would you recommend buying these companies for a conservative investor? Or others?
Finally, Is it important to hold American stocks in ones portfolio and which stocks would be your favorite conservative stocks?
Many thanks rose
Read Answer Asked by Rose on October 15, 2018
Q: Hello team, my son is 19 and he has 10,000 to invest for the long term. Can you advise what 5-6 companies you would recommend?

Thanks
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Edward on October 15, 2018
Q: I've got a small investment in this company. They are listed on the CSE as SPR and now on the OTCBB as SRUTF.
What kind of security do I have on these types of listings?
Read Answer Asked by Vern on October 15, 2018
Q: Hi 5i team.

I'm primarily an income oriented investor and have over half of my portfolio in cash right now due to selling a house. I have a full position (which is 4% for me) of ENB (through ENB and ENF). I'm thinking of adding gradually building a full position in TRP as well. Do you see enough difference in the two pipeline companies to justify owning both and is 8% too heavy for that sector.

Thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 15, 2018
Q: Being retired we look to invest in long term stable companies with a reliable growing dividend. We own a few hundred shares of CU. The share price is lower than it has been for a very long time! We are wondering if you think the low share price offers a good opportunity to purchase some more shares or are there looming issues that could be problematic in the future. CU is part of our utility sector holdings.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Len on October 15, 2018
Q: hi there,
Can't seem to bring this stock up from the database. I am looking for a bit of income in the US and have been looking at a few of the Pimco funds. The high yield is a bit scary but its 5 year track record seems impressive. Thoughts?

Read Answer Asked by kelly on October 15, 2018
Q: Can you comment on this company - Q2 earnings were .22 per share versus .63 in Q1.Lots can happen to impact earnings but i can find nothing on my stock services to explain the drop in earnings. I wouldn't have thought that there is seasonality to snack foods but... Is it worth adding to my tax loss selling candidates?
Read Answer Asked by kelly on October 15, 2018
Q: hello, hoping to get your thoughts & opinion on SGY, BXE, & BTE. whether they are a buy, sell or hold, or just any insight you might feel useful. thank you for you time.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 15, 2018
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