Investment Q&A

Q: Hello 5i:
PHX ( PHX Energy Services) just released it's record financial and operating results for 2013. Before I jump into this stock, I would like your opinion on this company and the future risks in this sector.

Q: Can you comment on the continued weak price of PRE? It had a recent oil discovery. Is there something other than geopolitical risk that I might be missing? Perhaps a big player is selling and hopefully done soon?

Q: I see a lot of cost cutting measures in order to increase earnings. Does it point to an advanced stage in the economic cycle ?

Q: Hi

I've opened a family RESP for my kids age 5 & 13. At this time it has $5500. What is the best investment target for that account ?

Thanks

Q: Your opinion on merus labs internationalN

Q: Hi - any comments on the financing deal by RLC today? thanks

Q: Peter The last q on FTT was Jan 14 What do you think of it now Thanks

Q: About Catherine's questions on stop losses and when to sell criteria, I read last night Peter's earlier blog posting -

https://www.5iresearch.ca/blog/some-possible-reasons-to-sell

and I thought I would e-mention it as I found it helpful...Tom M

Q: Hello, I am a new client and need some assistance.

% of Holdings % of Gains
ATD.B 2.3% 18.96%
ALA 0.9% 9.06%
ACQ 0.9% 7.25%
AVO 1.5% -1.91%
BAD 7.0% 173.88%
CIX 1.1% -1.63%
CNR 2.6% 10.14%
CTC.A 1.7% 8.93%
CSU 7.5% 34.71%
DII.B 1.2% -7.94%
EFN 0.7% 4.63%
ESL 1.1% 76.50%
GIL 1.2% 4.52%
HLF 1.5% 22.96%
HCG 2.7% 18.17%
IFP.A 1.5% 94.23%
IPL 3.0% 18.54%
KLS 0.2% 6.06%
KEL 1.0% 4.58%
LNR 1.7% 80.08%
MG 3.0% 14.5%
MDA 1.7% 3.78%
MX 2.3% 4.61%
OTC 7.0% 14.64%
PVG 0.3% -40.21%
PSD 0.4% -27.27%
RRX 0.8% -0.69%
STN 1.4% 0.06%
SJ 1.7% 2.52%
TD 2.1% 5.61%
TOU 4.1% 11.82%
VRX 4.9% 30.77%
VET 1.3% --new--
WFT 2.3% 16.92%
WCP 1.7% 14.28%
VDU 0.6% --new--
VUN 0.6% --new--
VCN 0.6% --new--


What should I sell, if any? And what should I purchase to diversify my portfolio?

I think I would like to have no more than 30 stocks to make it easier for myself to look after. What are your thoughts?

I appreciate your time and assistance.

Thanks you very much.

Karen.

Q: Peter, may I have you assessment of First Majestic Silver's Q4 and 2013 results.
With appreciation.

Q: As a long sufferer holder of Canadian Lithium, now RB Energy (RBI), I wonder if today's jump was just short covering or there was some new development? Thanks, Peter

Q: hi,

I have debentures of Argent energy - aet.db.- expiry June 2018 - Do you think I should hold them or just sell.

Thank you.

Q: Hi 5i,

WLC has really shot up I am still down about 40% on my investment.
Can you give me your opinion on this company and is it worth holding on to it or averaging down?

Thanks, Irshad.

Q: Hello Peter & 5i team, what does an investor do with a situation like KSU, where there may be a material change? Along with CNR, I wanted a US rail name. Despite the highest multiple in rails at the time, I was persuaded by growth potential from the US crop turn around, a comparatively fairly small coal exposure at 10% of volume coupled with a small but growing crude shipment opportunity, the Mexico advantage to come from 4 auto plants coming on stream and the KSU pipeline from Mexico into the US. I had been doing very well, but the stock is now down 27% from November highs. KSU missed earnings (but still grew earnings by 15%)last report due to a coal customer switching to natural gas (turns out coal customers are fewer but larger), warned the Mexico auto business would take longer to fruition, but reiterated the railway as a growth company. But then Mexico breaches its duopoly multi year remaining rail agreement by proposing to open up to competition, subject only to Mexico senate endorsement (which may or may not happen). Turns out rail network is government owned and not the competitive moat we are looking for. Do you sell and move on at a loss or wait for this to play out? I have a 6.5% US weighting; 2.5% weighting combined portfolio. Thank you for your consideration. Keith

Q: How would you adjust Cipher's (DND) just reported quarterly EPS for proper comparison with the conscensus adjusted earnings of 0.225 (from your Feb 21st response). Thanks.

Q: hi, what do you think of Ocwen financial in USA. OCN. It has retreated a lot lately and is in housing market. Thanks. Helen

Q: Hello. I have read comments regarding stop loss selling but I would appreciate your insight and suggested reading on when to sell a stock. I have heard many say it is a difficult part of investing but have not offered any strategies. And, as you have commented, you don't offer target prices. Thanks as always.

Q: Good evening gentlemen. EIF (Exchange Income) reported today and had 47% increased revenue from Westower but 52% reduction in EBITDA due to higher costs. Their outlook appears to be positive. What do you think of their prospects? I also note there was a minor price rally beginning a couple of hours before the earnings were released which is reminiscent of the selling that occurred for days before last quarter's disappointing report. Maybe that means insiders are feeling better about this quarter?

Q: Hi Peter. Do you consider Cipher Pharm as a good growth opportunity? Its revenues have risen dramatically. I have some uninvested capital and am looking to get into this sector. Any other suggestions? Thanks.

Q: Hi

I own Cipher ( DND) and wonder if you see much upside from here based on recent earnings. Do you think the external challenge to one of their drugs will continue to hold the stock back?

Thanks