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Q: Hello team, What's your opinion on GUD? (has hold pretty well). I was looking at a big gap @ ~ 6.15....do you think it would get fill (if you believe in gaps always getting filled)? Do you think this correction is over?
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Silvia on August 25, 2015
Q: Yesterday was a rout, Today is a small bounce back. There are several analysts out there that expect a bounce back over the next 2 to 3 weeks in the range of 5%, and the next leg down as there still is not enough panic out there. At 5I do you believe in this theory? Small bounce back and then another fairly large leg down in the order of at least 20%. More so on the next leg down. This is what Mr. Berman has indicated and he seems to be correct almost all the time.
Read Answer Asked by Al on August 25, 2015
Q: BMO beat earnings but could you share (1) what you think about their outlook? (2) Do you think the 'tapped-out' consumer theory will die considering that aspect of their revenue actually did well? (3) Do you think that even if all banks beat earnings this quarter, the market move the sector back up? Thanks for your work. Intense week.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on August 25, 2015
Q: is it possible you can explain more on algorithms which are very complex computer programs to buy and sell stocks that kick in when certain parameters are reached.and how they work against a retail investor like myself. I think there was a lot of this yesterday. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on August 25, 2015
Q: Hi
The Investment Reporter newsletter rates XSR as a hold because of its negative Book Value. Yet, 5 of 6 analysts rate it a buy on the TD Waterhouse Ratings tab. It was even a top pick for Paul Gardner on Market Call a few months ago. Your thoughts?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on August 25, 2015
Q: Peter I just took (Aug 21 ) some substantial profits on Byd.un / Linamar ($70,000). Now I have capitol gains to pay. Any strategy you can suggest to lessen the impact. I would like to buy both of them back at some point is there any quick calculator that figures this out at what point it makes sense to reinvest? - I am concerned about eating up profits and paying tax ..Thanks for your advise it is much appreciated
Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 25, 2015
Q: What do you think about having a stop-loss in place? Many investment gurus say to use them but most, if not all, of my stocks would have been taken out today with the drop in the market. And while most recovered to where they are marginally down, if they hadn't I would have been wishing I had put the stop-loss in!

Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by TK on August 25, 2015
Q: surge is now trading at a similar value to what it sold the asset to torc for.( 500 million) I know 5 i sold this stock but am I missing something else here or should I sell and move on.
Read Answer Asked by blake on August 25, 2015
Q: Altria was one of those stocks that actually announced an increase in their dividend as the general markets were "crashing". Can you tell us your opinion on what you think of Altria as a long-term income stock for retirement?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on August 25, 2015
Q: My understanding is that the courts recently ruled in favour of ENL against Allergan and upheld ENL's patents. I have equity in both companies. What I don't understand is why ENL is down more than 12.5% today and Allergan down only 2.5%. Is ENL a stock worth considering buying more of?
Read Answer Asked by Neil on August 25, 2015
Q: I was listening to the CEO today describe that the dividend payout is below 50% currently and going lower than 45% in the coming quarters. With a stable but newer business what is your thoughts of this structure, Debt to Cash and Management itself. I am wondering if the stock will be stronger then most mainly due to the revenue projection and safety of dividend. Thank you as always Jason N
Read Answer Asked by JASON on August 25, 2015
Q: Hello,
Could you comment on xtc and the effect of the trans pacific partnership pact.
thank you
Read Answer Asked by Charles on August 25, 2015
Q: Hello 5I team

I am interested in MRC, I see that the company is trading well below book value (although I think it trades below book regularly) and the P/E ratio looks appealing as well. The debt levels look reasonable compared to other real estate based companies. Would you add this company to a well diversified portfolio or would you pick another real estate company which ones would you pick if so? Would you consider their properties to be high quality ( they look good from their web site but then every company makes their properties look good)? Do you think that they trade below book value because of the low div yield? What do you think of the management, have they made good acquisitions in the past, have they kept their balance sheet strong? Is this company well diversified geographically as well as sector wise ( industrial, residential, commercial, ect)? What caused the almost $8 dollar drop at the end of July, I didn't notice any news that would have caused this.

Thank you for your opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Darren on August 25, 2015
Q: Woukd like to add to John's comment regarding trades not going through CIBC investor's edge. I have accounts at both TD and Scotia discount brokerages.
At 8:45am Monday morning I could see the carnage about to happen and I put in "market orders" for CCL.B, CNR and EMA at both brokerages. I would have been very happy just to buy at the opening prices. The Scotia trades were "rejected" and at 9:40 am I got emails saying the trades could not go through. The TD orders just sat there, not being executed. At 10:00am they were still marked as "open". I had to cancel all the orders and reissue them just after 10:00 am. This time all the orders were filled instantly. I am frustrated with this to say the least, as I left thousands of dollars on the table in that 40 min or so that my trades would not go through. CCL.B in particular had a big swing in price. Is there any recourse for me? Any way to avoid this in the future?
Read Answer Asked by john on August 25, 2015
Q: Hello 5i. Just wanted to acknowledge the message in red in the opening page of the Q&A section. Helped that, as a 5i subscriber for a couple of years now, I've been trying to heed your sage advice to remain calm (and 'do nothing') during major market downturns ... though I admit it hasn't been easy at times while watching the paper value of my portfolio shrink! So great to have that reminder given the current market turmoil.

Thanks as always for helping retail investors like me learn how to keep the emotions in check, and as a consequence do a better job of managing our self-directed portfolios.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on August 25, 2015
Q: Hi Peter & Team: I would like to take advantage of the membership offer. Can I renew my membership now even the anniversary date is mid-December?
Read Answer Asked by LOUISA on August 25, 2015
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