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Q: Thoughts on the subordinate debt Constellation (CSU) is offering? Joel Greenblatt wrote a good book on making money in odd deals like this. His thoughts are the big holders create initial selling pressure bc they either specifically invest in equities or the position wouldn't be large enough. Then one could pick up the rights at a discount and to purchase the debt at discount. At $95 for $100 debentures with 7.4% yield your essentially getting a yield of 13.1% annualized in the first year.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 12, 2014
Q: on july 29 peter was on bnn with contrans as a top pick with an 18. target with no takeover by transforce. also peter felt a higher offer would come.
now you seem to be saying that no higher offer is forthcoming, I own contrans but why should I keep this stock now, when there are so many better opportunities out there. it is obvious now that 15. is all we are going to get. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on August 12, 2014
Q: Peter and Team,

Is there a reason the model income portfolio doesn't contain any of the Limited Parternships that are spun off of the major pipeline companies? Examples would be TransCanada Pipelines LP or the Enbridge Income Fund. These generally pay higher yield and have less volatility than the common shares of the associated pipeline company so I would think this would have been a great pick. Are there reasons to avoid these vehicles?
Read Answer Asked by Marc on August 12, 2014
Q: RE: CSS
So, the takeover of Contrans by Transforce seems to be progressing glitch free. Is there still a reason why I should not sell my shares and access a price, as of now, that is superior to the original Transforce offer?
Thank you and kind regards,
Read Answer Asked by Geoffrey on August 12, 2014
Q: HLF: Hello Peter & team. Would you still rank HLF a B rating following today's dreadful quarterly report? Rising costs which can't be passed on due to contracts and competition. Customer sales are also weak. Not much comfort from commentary on operational outlook. Should I dump it? Thanks, Keith
Read Answer Asked by Keith on August 12, 2014
Q: HLF reported its 2nd quarter earnings today and the stock dropped like a rock, down 11% in minutes. Were the results really that bad? I bought this stock in part because I thought it was a relatively stable one and not likely to take the kind of huge drops momentum tech stocks do at every little glitch. What do you see for the near future of the stock?
Read Answer Asked by John on August 12, 2014
Q: Hello Peter & Co,
I bought AVO on Jan 29, 2014 for $32.85; it is now around $20.
Question 1: If I did not own it, would I buy it now? Probably not, given all the noise.
Question 2: do I buy more and thus reduce my average cost to $26? I think not; I'd rather take a position in DHX Media (on my watch list).
Decision: hang on to it for a while longer unless it drops further to $18-19.
What do you think of this rationale?
Thanks
Tony
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on August 12, 2014
Q: Hi folks:
I can only find 9 stocks on your site with ROE greater than 20 percent. Most of these are quite expensive. Would an A+ stock with ROE around 15 % offset the need for a 20 % return?
Charles
Read Answer Asked by Charles on August 12, 2014
Q: Hello,
Could you please comment on GXI. It reported yesterday and the market is responding negatively today. I own a small position and was thinking about adding more for a long term hold.
Thanks again
Luke
Read Answer Asked by luke on August 12, 2014
Q: Hi 5i team -
Are you able to recommend your top 3 lithium companies with the best outlook, management, financials, etc.
Which method used but the companies is best for producing lithium?
Thanks.
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on August 12, 2014
Q: Could I please have your thoughts on Tag Oil, TAO -- what does the stock price look like going forward, and are you familiar at all with their management team. Your comments please
Read Answer Asked by Glenn on August 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and 5iResearch Team,
Can you please provide your advice regarding Stuart Olsen, SOX, a construction and consulting business with a dividend of 4.9%. In April 2011 it closed above $20. Today its trading at $9.75. Do you like this industry at all, and if so, is this a good quality value investment today. It was recommended on BNN this am. Thank you. Linda
Read Answer Asked by Linda on August 12, 2014
Q: At the suggestion of an acquaintance, we have held for a year now, HPR (Horizons Active Preferred Share ETF); HYI (HA High Yield Bond ETF) and XSB (iShares Canadian Short Term Bond). I know next to nothing about bonds and preferred shares. All I know is that they are all in the red! I am holding approx. 25K in each fund. We are close to retiring in the next two to three years. My question is, should we continue to hold them, or find something else? If the latter, your invaluable advice would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks. And all the best on your upcoming ride.
Read Answer Asked by Kathy on August 12, 2014
Q: Hey guys was wondering your thoughts on kelso tech (kls).
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by jason on August 12, 2014
Q: Hi 5I team. Thanks for the great research work you do. I am a newer member and I am very pleased with your site and services. I would like to know your opinion on ENTREC Corp. (ENT) after the bell tonight they will release earnings and I was hoping to have your thoughts on them after this. Thought I would ask ahead of time, as your days appear to be busy judging the amount of questions I see answered daily. Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on August 12, 2014
Q: Hello Peter and 5i Team,
I have a question regarding Carfinco Financial. I bought CFN in early Dec (around $11) after you reiterated B+ rating in your Nov report. Then I noticed in Feb that you downgraded it to B from B+. At that time the price was $11.50. Today, it is trading below $8.50 - what are your thoughts on this stock? It had almost 30% drop since your last report... is anything wrong with the company? Do you suggest keeping it in the portfolio or selling at loss? (CFN holding is about 1% of my portfolio). -Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
Could you give me your analysis on Diamondback Energy, fang.us.
and would you rate it a buy at these levels.
Thank You,
Barry
Read Answer Asked by Barry on August 12, 2014
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