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Q: I agree that the U.S. market is a good place to be and you have had a number of inquiries on which stocks to buy. But what am I missing? The exchange rate is at $ 1.19. To me, this means any stock purchased would have to increase by 19% just to break even. Can u help me with the logic of buying US at this time.
Read Answer Asked by Valdis on January 14, 2015
Q: Magna guided forward (2015) for lower revenue and lower sales. While we still have a bit of profit (TFSA,cash account), after the 7.7% price decline this morning, is it time to bail out in this co. or is it just a short term blip. It depends I guess on the economic outlook (Europe, China etc.).

Thank you for your invaluable help today,yesterday and always.

RoseA
Read Answer Asked by Rosario on January 14, 2015
Q: Your thoughts on Magna and auto sector in general.

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Dale on January 14, 2015
Q: Just wanted to add my voice to all those who thank you for this extraordinary service.
Read Answer Asked by John on January 14, 2015
Q: Hello, Peter
Today qst(questor technology) dropped 12%,any news, if no bad news, do you think it is a good time to buy if i want to hold for few years?
Thank you so much for your help!
Yingzi
Read Answer Asked by Yingzi on January 14, 2015
Q: I get the impression that, even while the price of oil-versus-natural-gas producers have declined in parallel because of overproduction, their underlying market dynamics are distinct and de-coupled. Oil prices have collapsed because (a) oil is something you can (mostly) move around, so prices are set globally; and (b) some OPEC producers realized that, by selling even more oil, they might take market share from higher-cost North American producers.

Gas prices, on the other hand, have collapsed because (a) gas is harder to move around, so prices are set more locally; and (b) too much gas is being produced specifically for the North America market. This matters (or should) because, for example, even were Saudi Arabia finally to cut back on oil production, this should not, in theory, provide any boost for natural gas producers.

But, in any case, the price of natural gas itself isn't that different, now, than in 2011 or 2012 - so what is the economic rationality for penalizing domestic natural gas producers for market dynamics that should be limited to oil? More specifically, why should the market capitalizations of ARC, Tourmaline, Pine Cliff, and so on, track the price of oil when they (mostly) don't compete in that market?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 14, 2015
Q: can you tell me what percentages of business of total revenues is done province by province thanks
Read Answer Asked by neil on January 14, 2015
Q: I know 5i is keeping faith with Mart, but with oil priced so cheaply AND turmoil in Nigeria, what's really so compelling about it as compared to, say, beaten-down domestic producers - even, say, PWT - which have the potential to recover with the price of oil? Put another way, what about Mart makes it so ten-bagger-ish - net cost, recycle ratio, proximity to Europe, etc.?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 14, 2015
Q: Can you provide and update on eqb - they have increased the dividend and their book value grew by 17% last year and their PE is trading at 8.8.
Read Answer Asked by Cary on January 14, 2015
Q: What did you think of their latest earnings report released yesterday after market close?

Thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 14, 2015
Q: Wonder if you could update your views on HWD. Stock has held up remarkably well during the recent market sell-off. Is this due to its small cap size, low trading volume and lack of significant analyst coverage? Look forward to your analysis.
Read Answer Asked by Sue on January 14, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

I own Tourmaline (TOU) and Stantec (STN). The former pays no dividend and the latter a small but growing one. Both are weak lately and I was thinking it might make sense to switch them both to good quality dividend payers while waiting a recovery. My thoughts were to trade TOU for Peyto (PEY) and Stantec for WSP Global (WSP). Both pay over 4%. Do you think the dividends in PEY and WSP are "safe" and is this a good idea. I am getting closer to retirement and would like to gradually shift my portfolio towards income-paying companies.

Thank you.

Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 14, 2015
Q: How can we find the production cost of the company? Who are the best low cost producers? Thx
Read Answer Asked by Shawn on January 14, 2015
Q: Hello % 5 I Team ,
Could you provide your insight in this small company.
Would you recommend it a good buying opportunity. The 3 year chart looks attractive. It is indirectly in the gaming space.
Thank you for your reply

Susan

Read Answer Asked by susan on January 14, 2015
Q: Fission Uranium recently announced it's maiden resource estimate which seemed to surpass expectations. I know this sector has been unloved. and we may be a few years away from working thru any uranium supply surplus. Wondering if it might not be too early for forward thinking investors, to consider the uranium space, and in particular FCU. Do you consider it a potential take out candidate somewhere in the future? Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on January 14, 2015
Q: I would like to get your opinion on Espial Group's recent contract win. Do you think it is material to the company? I recently bought a half position in ESP (3% weighting in a 15 stock small-mid cap growth portfolio) and I am considering filling my position. My other tech holdings are TLA, SVC, PHO, and WIN; however, SVC is also only a half position. Which would you prefer filling?

Thanks for the great service!
Read Answer Asked by Scott on January 14, 2015
Q: I am in a quandary, Peter. Of my own making. I am due to make a RRIF payment later this month.I am fully invested so something needs either to be sold or transferred in kind. My winners are mostly 5i stocks that I bought for the long term and would like to keep. My losers are O&G (surprise) and it's here I thought I would make my selection. The two worst are Black Diamond and Twin Butte. Each would need to double or triple from here for me just to break even. (Please don't ask how I managed to get into the abyss as my response would not be suitable for "family viewing." LOL )So, what's the best course of action? Dump one or both and move on or transfer to the cash account and wait for the dawn of a better day?
Thank you and kind regards,
Geoff
Read Answer Asked by Geoffrey on January 14, 2015
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