Investment Q&A

Q: Hello, my question is about the "Macroeconomic report card". What is the definition of "TSX Comp.Yield"? On the macroeconomic report card of June 15th, you report a yield of 3.30%, is this the dividend yield only? I am asking because it seems to me a little bit high. (same question apply to the S&P500 yield). Thanks, Gervais

Q: Afternoon folks, this stock was in an article in the FP today identified as a preferred financial stock by Lightwater Partners. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Any thoughts on CriticalControl Solutions? CCZ

Q: Hello Peter and Company. Could I have your thoughts on Flour Corp. I have noticed a slower but continued uptake for it's services as noted in recent awarded contracts. Do you believe this is a attractive price for a company that is still growing? I am also interested in any margin or depletion of cash from the balance sheet you may see.
Thank you Jason

Q: I recently browsed through the 2014 annual report of western forest and was surprised to discover that the native tribes may have a claim on their lands. Do I need to be concerned?

Q: Is this a buying opportunity in Enercare, the stock erased all is gain of 2015 and yield around 6.3%. Seem a bit overdone here, whats your thought.
thanks.

Q: Is there an obvious reason to the drop off in price of PLI in the last month. I've read nothing negative.
Thanks
Jim

Q: Are there any companies in your Income or Balanced portfolios you would be comfortable buying for a three year hold? Or is that too short of a timeframe?

Q: RBC came out with a research note on CSU this morning and a $475 target price (well below market price).

Do you agree, and can you comment on their observations I'm quoting below plse:

"In light of the divergence between Constellation’s current pace of acquisitions and valuation, RBC CM wanted to outline the conditions necessary and scenario for re-acceleration in acquisitions. The analyst believes a reduction in Constellation’s hurdle rate is needed to counter the elevated pricing environment and drive material re-acceleration in acquisitions. In the meantime, RBC CM sees acquisitions below FCF and Constellation deleveraging. RBC CM believes Constellation’s long-term fundamentals remain attractive. However, valuation multiples near the high end of Constellation’s historical range have diverged from its slower pace of M&A. RBC CM’s C$475 target equates to 16x CY16E EV/EBITDA on $519MM CY16E adj. EBITDA."

Thanks

Q: Hi Peter and team, Any reason (other than the expected interest rate hike) for the under performance of FCR? If you still like FCR, what % of portfolio would you recommend?
Thank you very much for all you do to help us.
Silvia

Q: If you had to pick one stock that could possibly replicate CSU's 1,000+% return over the next 5+ yrs, what would that stock be?

Q: Wouuld this be a profitable stock to have in a portfolio.Eddie.

Q: Good morning team 5i. I am in the middle of rebalancing my very well diversified 4 PFs, that is doing well all in all with most of your stock suggestions in your PFs (THANK YOU). I treat them as one PF. Around Apr 23/15, you mentioned that an investor should have no more than 15% to 20% in Small Caps. Around June 16/15 you mentioned Cap Sizes are as follows; SMALL - 75 million to 500 million, MID - 500 mill to 1 Billion, and LARGE -1 Billion and above. Canadian Business Magazine 2015 Special Edition on Pg 127, mentions SMALL 1 Billion or less, MID - 1 to 5 Billion, and LARGE - 5 Billion and up.
Would you please clarify this for me?!! If I follow Can Bus. Mag I am too heavily weighted in small caps!
Also would IWO ETF be considered SMALL or do ETFs fit the consideration of Cap size?

Q: Please comment on Healthcare Special Opportunities Fund spearheaded by Michael Dalsin of Patient Home Monitoring.

Thank You

Q: Am I to understand that ENB drop down asset into ENF would be advantages to ENF ? Will the deal put ENF into better growth position, perhaps be able to increase dividends in the near future?
Many hanks, Joe. P.

Q: At has been written that DHR International could be mounting a takeover bid on Caldwell Partners. What would be a fair price for Caldwell's stock given their revenues in last 12 months exceed $50 million, they have lots of cash on hand with only about 21 million shares out?

Q: Your last post was when CKI was at $9.50 It is now at $12.00
I am up 50%. It pays a decent 3.3% div. Would you buy, sell, or hold at this level. Thanks

Q: Hi 5i,

I owned some Growlife shares in 2015. And did pretty good with a short term investment.

The company vanished (after my exit) and I have now received a request to particiate in a class action suit. I guess they did not tell the truth all the time, or something like that.

I did not hold many shares, so the likely result would be a small amount of money.

My question is, is there danger that there would not be sufficient funds to support the claim process, and I might be called upon to contribute ?

I am OK if this question is public, but I doubt if anybody would be intersted.

Q: The Bombardier preferred shares BBD.PR.C have declined significantly over the past several months. Currently at $16.45 the yield is 9.50%. Is there too much risk associated with this company to own this preferred? Thanks.
Bryan

Q: With Friday's closing price at a 14% discount to the offer from TDG should I load up and buy more?