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Q: My question is with respect to growth stocks which we know are rapidly losing favour in a shift to value stocks. In this environment and knowing declines could continue for some time, why would an investor not sell growth stocks and move to value stocks? It doesn't seem to me prudent to keep riding the wave down.But I know market timing is a mug's game.
Also, given its size, is Constellation Software (CSU) a growth or value stock or is it a bit of a hybrid?
Thank you, Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,

I have $5000 burning a hole in my pocket, which I would like to turn into a "nice graduating gift" for my grandson. My timeframe is 4 years. What's your absolute best pick for growth at this time? I know this sounds a bit like going to the Oracle at Delphi, but it seems to work. You've provided so many excellent suggestions from which I've garnered some very nice returns ... and now I can't pick just one! Success, ironically, may be the bane of your chosen profession. Thanks so much for this wonderful service.
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I would like your opinion on Agrium (AGU.TO). Earnings looked fairly weak and it has since been slapped with analyst downgrades. I also just heard a guest on BNN indicating there may a large surplus of potash worldwide. I'd like to know if you are still positive on the stock or I should exit. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Mike on May 12, 2014
Q: I am looking for advice on what type of accounts I should be holding my ETFs in. Presently the four ETFs I have (XBB, XSP, and XIC) are held in my brokerage non-registered account. I am wondering which ones, if any, should be moved to an RRSP or TFSA in order to keep taxes at an optimal level. Do you have any advice on which accounts these should be held in?
Read Answer Asked by David on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,

You mentioned some time ago that if you could one Canadian growth stock it would be Avigilon. The recent price action on the stock has been pretty frustrating for every investor. Have your views changed in any way. What should one do in a situation when the purchase price is around $30 and now it is going lower every minute as we speak. Would you recommend selling AVO and moving into something like WCP or SGY.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

In September 2013, you gave a quick look thru Arcam AB, AMAVF. Based on their latest Quarter and their new acquisition and growth, could you add some more colour on Arcam AB if possible. And is it a decent buy at current levels since coming off their 52 week high.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on May 12, 2014
Q: ENT Not sure what to do with this one. Sell or hold. Thank You Andy
Read Answer Asked by Andy on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and team. LOY getting beaten up again, I know you have commented on this stock before but given its current depressed price at about .42, is it a speculative buy?
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on May 12, 2014
Q: re: general question on Energy

First off, great job yesterday on MC...

Energy is down across the board and the big story for allot of us is AVO cracks the $20 mark - the wrong way.

First on AVO, this is why we diversify. Is there any reason to think in a year from now this week for AVO won't be a distant memory? Results looked fine from what I can tell.

And can you please comment on Energy in general and any catalyst that may have seen SGY, BTE, XOP, WCP etc... all take a significant hit today?

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on May 12, 2014
Q: Hello Team. Could you please provide you assessment of High Liner Food's results.They reported yesterday. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on May 12, 2014
Q: I am thinking of switching from MRT.UN to MRG.UN to convert from an office/retail focus to a residential one with the view that future interest rate rises might be better absorbed by the residential sector. I would appreciate your view of this exchange.
Read Answer Asked by richard on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and 5iResearch Team,
Can you please provide an update re: West Fraser Timber, WFT - trading today at $53.08 and I am up 9%. You discussed a positive mid-term outlook the last time I asked about this stock. Can you please comment on the seasonality of this stock and if you think I should continue to hold it LT.
Thank you.
Linda
Read Answer Asked by Linda on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter:
there were some M & A frenzy in the health stocks in the US
are there any EFTs that one can buy to participate in this trend ?
My 2nd question is that when M & A activities are increasing, it pushes the P/E ratio of the sector very high, would one see it as the beginning of the end of the bull market?
would one also anticipate some M & A in the Canadian energy sector?
I look forward to your comments, it would be educational to alot of investors like me, I learned alot from being a member for over a year,
Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter & 5i Team,

I have noticed that for several general questions and advice as well as for several stock picks in one Question, your Answer appears without any Symbol name (for obvious reasons). However, would you please consider marking such Q&A with a general symbol name for eg. MISC (for miscellaneous) or AAAA or ABCD etc. This way your subscribers could easily filter/search these gems of information in the past using this "symbol" in the "Search by Symbol" area.

Thanks for your great service!

Francis
Read Answer Asked by Francis on May 12, 2014
Q: hello 5i:
A question was previously asked by curiously enough, someone named Paul, that went:
What sector weightings would you recommend for a conservative middle age investor, with a balanced focus on capital gains and dividends. Your advice included a 15% allocation to Consumer Staples and 5% to Consumer Discretionary. Could you give me your top 3 picks for each sector? I apologize if this question has already been asked, but couldn't find an answer by searching.
thanks
Paul (not the one that asked the question)
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi, I'm looking at adding some higher-yielding municipal bonds to my portfolio and the
Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF (SHYD) caught my eye. I like the relatively shorter duration but please let me know your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 12, 2014
Q: That is a great essay on, "WHAT TO DO WITH A TEN BAGGER".
You mentioned to ignore the old price.
That got me thinking on dividend yield on the historical acquisition cost of a stock. I've liked it for decades. But I have been reading on line that one should not consider that. Only look at the current yield.If it [current yield] goes down enough, that might be an indication to consider selling; the stock might be over valued. Likewise, if the yield goes up too much, that too might be a reason for a sale as the stock price has fallen too far.

What do you thing about 'it's the current yield, not the historical one, that counts'.

Thanks.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by PAUL on May 12, 2014
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