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Q: Hi Peter & thank you.

Today I notice the TSX ~ 0% but my 20 5i stocks are at -0.6%.
I'm not too concerned : it's usually the other way around ;-)

My question is : Is there a fundamental underlying reason why this would be the case given the current economic climate? Is there some weighing in certain sectors that make the 5i stocks in general more sensitive/susceptible to certain market conditions. Or is this just a coincidence?

Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 26, 2013
Q: I'd appreciate your thoughts on Automodular Corp. AM-T. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Norman on February 26, 2013
Q: Hi, have you had questions on KWH.UN Crius Energy this morning? It was mentioned in Rob Carrick's column as a top pick from National Bank Financial. Thanks, John
Read Answer Asked by John on February 26, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & Team:
I have virtually no 'financial' sector weighting in any of my portfolios (RSP, TFSA or Cash/Margin). Could you comment on what approximate weighting you would feel is appropriate (looking at growth and some income). What do you think would be the best Equity or ETF choices in this situation and, how would you approach timing of purchase - everything now or a phased in approach ? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on February 26, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, Paladin Labs reports this week. Is this a stock you follow? It seems to me that it is quite inexpensive with a lot of cash on hand and a coming bump in the earnings growth rate.
Is a dividend on the horizon for them? Where would you rank this stock? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by JAIME on February 26, 2013
Q: After many years in the market with satisfactory results I am finding that the retail investor is becoming more and more at a disadvantage because of market manipulation.I now equate market investing to swimming with the sharks.High frequency trading(manipulation),short selling(naked and otherwise),false rumors,grey market trading and the ability of the hedge funds to attack any stock which may or may not be good value makes me question the wisdom of being involved in the market at all.Do you have an opinion on my concerns?
Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 26, 2013
Q: i see win is at it's low again is there more bad news -thanks terry
Read Answer Asked by terrance on February 26, 2013
Q: What do you think of Genivar (TSX: GNV) at this point? I'm thinking of holding this for yield for the long term.
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on February 26, 2013
Q: MDZ.A is appearing in my screen recently when I looked the volumes seem exceptionally low however there appears to be some interesting aspects to this stock. Would appreciate your opinion.
Tks Stan
Read Answer Asked by stan on February 26, 2013
Q: Hi 5i: Peter I can't thank you enough for 5i. I can no longer get BNN. You are my only source of current and up-to-date financial information. Newspapers are wonderful, but the financial news is past tense by the time it makes it to print.
I am currently watching TCK.b. What are your thoughts on this stock. (buy, sell or hold). Cathy
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on February 26, 2013
Q: Southern Pacific just seems to be hated by the market. They brought their plant into operation on time and budget (something almost unheard of lately), yet they seem to get no respect. Do you think its a good investment or will it continue to be a pariah?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on February 26, 2013
Q: What is your favourite stock(s)for this lumber bull market? Are there any cheap ones left?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by LARRY on February 25, 2013
Q: I was looking at buying vodaphone(vod)for a rrsp account it's pulled back a bit in the last year pays a 6.2 div.and looks cheap could you please give your opinon on this stock.
Read Answer Asked by dennis on February 25, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & 5i: This is further to Bryan's (Feb 24) question and one or two other recent ones. I want to be very careful with my grasp of the income tax info. Can you just let me know if this accords with your understanding? The superficial loss rule requires that a specified number of days must pass before any reacquisition of a stock sold at a loss, in order to preserve the seller's right to claim the capital loss for tax purposes. The rule does not prevent one from repurchasing the stock; it just means that if you repurchase it too soon then you lose the right to claim the capital loss on the prior sale. Because the rule only concerns sales where a capital loss could be claimed, it simply does not apply to sales in RSPs or TFSAs. If you take a loss in those accounts, there is simply no capital loss relief available. But, after a sale for a loss in a taxable account, a subsequent repurchase in ANY of your accounts (RSPs and TFSAs included) would compromise your right to claim the loss, unless you waited at least the required number of days before repurchasing. Is that about right? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Lance on February 25, 2013
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