Investment Q&A

Q: Hi,

If we have 5% weighting available to invest in would you invest it all in FSZ of split it between FSZ and CSS.

Q: I am trying to avoid the usurous mutual fund fees --Can you recommend a couple of good options for me ? Thanx

Q: Can I get an update on ORV Thanx

Q: CSS Contrans reported its best quarter ever and raised 2013 targets. Hasn't really bolted up as yet. Sold a smidgen earlier this week -- worth buying back?

Q: Hi Peter
Since Olympia Financial [OLY] got a listing on the TSX a month ago the stock popped up about $5. Is it still a good buy?
Thanks.. Paul

Q: Could I get your opinion on selling OSF.UN (Oil Sands Fund) and replacing it with HLP.UN (Health Lease Properties). My portfolia is over 20% energy with 0% Real Estate. I only carry dividend paying stocks and these 2 have similar yield but, OSF.UN is small cap with small trading volume and moving sideways.
Thanks for the great service.

Q: What are your thoughts on PPL-Pembina for a 2 to 3 year hold?

Q: Do you think TCN is a good way to participate in the U.S.housing growth,assuming there will be growth for a couple or more years?Thanks for your outstanding guidance for the retail investor.

Q: i really like what Loblaw has been doing recently with the REIT spin-off and planned SDM acquisition. would you buy it at the current price, and you outlook please?

Q: Hi Team, Any idea why Boyd / BYD.UN is going down in the last couple of days, I don't see anything in the news...also when will they come out with their numbers? Thanks.

Q: I see that BMO has taken a big hit today, but I can find no reason for it. Your thoughts?

Q: Hi Peter and 5iResearch Team,
Can you please provide your expert opinion on the valuation and long-term growth prospects of ABB Ltd, ABB, based on market operations in areas such as Asia, Middle East, Americas, etc.
Thank you.
Linda

Q: About a year ago I asked about Trans Alta. You said they had enough cash to maintain their dividend for at least another year. What is your recommendation now. I am wondering if I should continue to hold or redeem my shares.
Thanks so much.
Ron Beaton

Q: Thanks for the great service you provide!

I am impressed with the simplicity of your rating system -- the A, B, Cs of investing, as it were, is a pleasure to adopt in choosing companies for investing.

I am interested in what criteria you use in order to give your ratings -- what distinguishes an A stock, for instance from a B+ or B-? I'm assuming it's a combination of P/E and debt loads and all sorts of wonderful fundamental things, but do you have a set criteria that breaks the companies into different categories?

(If that information is posted elsewhere on the site, I haven't found it, and would appreciate being pointed in that direction.)

I am very pleased I joined 5I research as it provides me with a wonderful opportunity to consider companies I never would have given a second look at, thanks to your system ratings.

Q: I am getting nervous with regards to the next reporting from EIF...I am at a loss now willing to sell...what are your thoughts? represents 5% of portfolio...thanks

Q: Even if we should not attempt to time the market, it is useful to know about a reasonable price entry point.
Will it be possible to add this information in your reports?

Q: Could I get your opinion on Alpha and Fission (ANW, FCU) they continue to put out fantastic drill results but are both going lower. Which of the 2 do you prefer.
Thanks

Q: Do you have any information with regards to Brightpath (BPE)..it was highly recommend in the past by well known real estate advisor on (BNN) and is now currently involved with running the company...have a small holding with large loss...recommendation?

Q: I am interested in two start ups in Vancouver, ENW and VRS. Do you have any comment on these?

Q: Win has announced it is now exploring strategic options.
Do you see a sale happening and what affect do you see on the share price?
Thanks
John