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Q: Hi 5i: This is really two questions, so please charge accordingly.
(1) I want to add a renewable energy company to my portfolio, and have been looking at BEP.UN, INE and Boralex. BEP is much larger than the others and more geographically diversified, but RBC Direct gives its P/E as 126.9. This may be because of low earnings, of course, the other two seem to have negative earnings currently. I'm interested in total returns and stability. Of these three, which would you recommend? Or do you have a better suggestion?
(2) I also want to add another (more traditional) power company and would appreciate your opinion on the pros and cons of ALA versus Emera.

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on March 03, 2016
Q: Good time to sell at market prices in the $35 range given all the shares tendered won't necessarily be purchased at $36? Take money off the table as in the short run, this name may not do very much. Might be an opportunity to buy back lower into the name down the road. Or the price may be supported by the earnings growth of the additional leverage the company is taking buying back its under valued shares. Wondering your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Husseinali on March 03, 2016
Q: I am thinking of switching my holdings in Canadian Tire and buying Loblaws with the proceeds. Just seems to me that the retail space is inherently more risky than food and drugs and I think the Shoppers Drug/Loblaws tie in has a lot of synergy potential. CTC has been a strong performer for years so it comes done to valuations and growth potential. How do the two compare on valuation metrics and would you favour one over the other, assuming long term holds for each and total growth (dividends and gains) the ultimate goal.

Appreciate for the insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 03, 2016
Q: I believe you mentioned before that you think the market has punished Enghouse too much.

Question: what valuation would you think appropriate for Enghouse considering its net cash position of $3.67 per share (if my shares outstanding total are correct), growing earnings per share profile and growing divided?

I understand the company has a lot of positives going for it, but I have a hard time getting around ESL's valuation. 31x 2016 earnings, even when you deduct the cash from the share price, seems like a lot to me.

I'm really interested in hearing why you think the market bringing down ESL to 31x 2016 earnings is punishing it too much.

Thanks again for your great insights and fantastic service.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on March 03, 2016
Q: I am down 76% with this position, should I get out and Buy Potash which I already own or be patient since I still have at least 5 years before needing to sell this position. It is in my RRSP
Read Answer Asked by James on March 03, 2016
Q: What's your take on their Fourth Quarter and Year End Results that were released this evening ??
Read Answer Asked by Randy on March 03, 2016
Q: Hi team,
I want one or two stocks from the list below which you believe I would look back 5 years from now and badly regret why I did not buy them today.
Group 1: KXS, ESL, DHX, DIRTT
Group 2: TD, RBC, HCG
Group 3: SJ, SIS, MDA
Group 4: ENB, PKI, BCE
Group 5: RRX, TOU, VET
To get to the winner, I want to ask you to kindly identify one stock in each group first and then rank those five from 1 (most regretful) to 5 (least regretful). I know you don’t have any info about my portfolio, risk tolerance, and investment objectives, the final stocks vary widely from each other, and this is perhaps the most unusual request…but I appreciate it if you play this game…I also want to see if the winner of my list is the same as what you have in mind…and if not then tell us what you would have bought from the list of Canadian stocks so you would not regret 5 years from now. Hopefully you will find this exercise fun. Thanks for your patience and expert advice (even if your response is for me to give up these kinds of questions.)
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on March 03, 2016
Q: CIBC came out a few days ago and they downgraded CAS to $8.I see that Cascades also owns 20% of Boralex which is going higher everyday which makes the stock very cheap. Do you think the CIBC report is justified with a $8 target. The market always hits the stock when such reports come out. What would you think of CAS and should one hold or sell considering the negative backdrop.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on March 03, 2016
Q: Can you advise what is the difference between the ishare etf cew and cew.a ? Is there any advantage in purchasing one over the other?

Tnx for the great work.
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on March 03, 2016
Q: Hello team, Your thoughts please on ET's earnings result of March 2.
Thank you!
Silvia
Read Answer Asked by Silvia on March 03, 2016
Q: Could you please give an update following their latest quarter. Thanks. Would you invest?
Read Answer Asked by Ric on March 03, 2016
Q: insider ownership? whats your thoughts on this company?grade? thank you.....
Read Answer Asked by Cliff on March 03, 2016
Q: What is the consensus for Q4 revenue, adjusted EBITDA and eps ?

thanks
Read Answer Asked by sandy on March 03, 2016
Q: Peter; Could it be that the Wednesday oil inventory number is a think of the past affecting the price of oil? I ask because of the huge build today vs. the estimate. Thanks.Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on March 02, 2016
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