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Q: Anyone interested in charts should read “Technical Analysis of Stock Trends” by Edwards and Magee. The yearly chart of AVO is classic example and a good study for the student of Edwards and Magee’s work. I use to think of reading charts was right up there with witchcraft, however, it is really a study of investor’s reaction to the market.

A couple of noteworthy points on AVO’s yearly chart:
First is the Island formed with the Gap Up in Nov. of 2013 and then the Gap Down in May of 2014. A Bearish signal.
Second is the Ascending Triangle formed from the Gap Down in May to the first week in August. Instead of breaking to the upside, the stock Gap Down once again. A Bearish signal.
The stock did not hold the 18.00-17.50 support level and now we are seeing fear.

I entered this stock after the sell off with the CFO leaving. I had a full position by the time stock broke out ascending triangle to the downside. Once the stock broke out of the $18.00 range I was down over 20% and finally got out at $15.00 for a 30% loss. Sorry if I have sinned, but I’ve had to many long term holds over my investing career.

Al
Read Answer Asked by Alvyn on October 08, 2014
Q: Just for information CIBC downgraded AVO to $25 from $40 which is one reason for the drop. The second reason is that apparently they are facing competition from China as pointed out by a BNN guest this morning. The third reason is that I bought the stock at $17 a few days back which is one the biggest reason for the drop as whenever I buy people should start selling.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on October 08, 2014
Q: I was looking for fixed income alternatives back in 2012 for my RRSP account. I invested in a convertible debenture FTP.DB which I planned to hold to maturity, Dec. 31, 2016. I thought its coupon rate at 6.5% provided a good return relative to other fixed income investments. As you know the price of Fortress Paper's common shares and its convertible debentures have dropped considerably since then. Do you think I have legitimate concern on whether the company will be solvent in 2016 to buy back the debentures? Would it be better to cut my losses now?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 08, 2014
Q: Hello
Could you recommend a couple of Social Environmental focused companies that I could add to add my equity portfolio.
I like the Tesla stock but it is very pricy at $259.



Thank you so much
Read Answer Asked by susan on October 08, 2014
Q: Hello,
Just wondering of your thoughts on an investment in Europe and Emerging Markets/Asia and what %'s in a aggressive portfolio. Thanks Again!
Read Answer Asked by Rick on October 08, 2014
Q: I`m looking for some exposure to US stocks that offer a minimum of 4% div (US), with some room for growth. I was thinking of adding GE, understandably with a longer horizon, and two more stocks, preferably in small to mid-cap. If you differ with GE, could you suggest an alternative? thank you Peter and Team.
Rick.
Read Answer Asked by Rick on October 08, 2014
Q: With the probability of the upcoming aquisition by Transforce, what do you feel will be the resulting impact to the share price of CSS, after transaction? As a related topic, how would you compare CSS_Contrans to TMA_Trimac. I`m thinking this may be hard one to decipher and look forward to your input, as always. Thank you Peter and Team!
Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on October 08, 2014
Q: Hello 5i team,
Which 3 of the following 5 energy producers would you select and why?
Baytex BTE, Crescent Point CPG, Tourmaline TOU, Vermillion VET and Whitecap WCP.
Thanks,
Tony
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on October 08, 2014
Q: My portfolio weighting of VET is about 4.6% but I am currently down 11% since
this summer. If this decline is mostly commodity related and sector-specific ,
do you foresee any decrease in surplus supply with a potential share price increase during the upcoming winter season ? Do you feel that this is a long-term trend due to oversupply from shale and fracking projects?
Read Answer Asked by Oleh on October 08, 2014
Q: Hi team:
I owned XTR for a few years in my RRSP, it generates about 5% yield per month but compared to FIE, another ETF, it has underperformed, the later has alot of Cdn Banks in it, probably accounting for the better performances; as the interest rate might edged up slowly, it could put a negative return on XTR as it has more bonds and preferred shares in its holdings, as an investor in his early 60s, I wonder if I should switch XTR (about 50%) to FIE due to the impending interest rate increase which they have been talking for the last 3 years ? Thanks! have a good day and looking forward to hear from you
Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 08, 2014
Q: Dream Office REIT has been lagging recently. Presumably due to interest rate concerns and increased future office supply particularly in Toronto. I'm thinking the stock looks reasonably cheap now and maybe the bad news is mostly priced in. Do you think the distribution is safe? How correlated is office property to residential real estate should we see a housing correction? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on October 08, 2014
Q: Please advise the % weightings of the various sectors in the TSE 300 & the S&P 500 and your current recommended % weighting in the various sectors of The TSE 300.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Terry on October 08, 2014
Q: I have purchased cum before on your recommendation but sold all my shares at higher prices. Is it time to buy some shares for growth for 2-3 yr. period. Also, who are the sellers in SGY and WCP to drive the price down? My idea of SGY with all this hedging is that it was a good price at $8, so it must be a bargain at $6.60?
Read Answer Asked by Rene on October 08, 2014
Q: Hi , Do you think were heading for a Bear market and if so when do you think will be in one , the other day I read that we are currently in the eight inning of the Bull market how long will this last before the bear arrives.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Costa on October 08, 2014
Q: I would like your opinion on canexus as I see it has been badly beaten up. Do you feel this is an opportunity to enter at this time. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Loretta on October 08, 2014
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