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Q: Just a comment and clarification on Stevens Qs: I am surprised the 6.25% minimum ECN preferred share financing is still open as it's only $100M. Does this reflect badly on the issue? I thought a 6.25% guaranteed minimum was a good buy even if rates eventually rise.
Thanks.

--- The issue was closed the same day at TD and the issue has been completed yesterday as per mail from TDW.

Issue Completed - ECN Capital Corp. 6.25% Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series C

I also see that they have taken the money from my account for shares allocated.
Read Answer Asked by Mayur on May 19, 2017
Q: Can you please comment on the earnings of SIS,TOY,ECN and KWH.un with regard to expectations and your opinions moving forward.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Marty on May 12, 2017
Q: Hello 5i
I hold full positions in the above 5 companies in my tfsa and am looking for a replacement for EFN. I am interested in growth and am not concerned with volatility. Also interested in a mid term hold. Many thanks.
Les
Read Answer Asked by Les on April 13, 2017
Q: the alternative finance companies (non Bank lenders) share prices are under performing the markets for quite some time. I understand why HCG is struggling but is there a reason for most of the players in this space not doing well. Margin issues, access to capital, or possibly the improved climate for the USA banks. And if so what is the scenario for possible positive change
Read Answer Asked by Chris on March 27, 2017
Q: Hello,

We have these two companies in my child RESP from the split last year. Which one do you has the potential for better growth over the next 3 to 5 years?
Would you advise selling one and use the proceeds to buy the other? If yes, which one would you keep and why?

Thank you for the usual awesome service.

BK
Read Answer Asked by Bekaye on March 27, 2017
Q: Hi Gang, Looking to add a company or two so what order would you put the above in for growth looking out 12 months. I already own SIS, TNC and SHOP.

Thanks
Anthony
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on March 10, 2017
Q: Hello 5i team,
Instead of collapsing EFN into ECN as per your note,I was thinking of keeping both but on an equal weight basis. Your comments are most appreciated.
I usually follow your suggestions, except once when you exited FSV in March 2015, post split; I kept both and had an average return of 90%.
Keep up the excellent work because I count on it. I'm 74 years old and when my brain power will eventually slow down like my creaky bones, I will have no choice but to "blindly" follow your advice.
Kind regards,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on March 03, 2017
Q: I'm trying to tidy up my wife's RRSP small holdings, of the currently 26 in total.
ECM @ .65% [of the total portfolio] up 14.65%
EFX @ 1.26% " up 43.66%
SIS @ 1.49% " up 2.65%
TIO @ 1.35 " up 44% [taken out by PP,decision made]
I was considering consolidating these 4 to just one or two names.
Your thoughts on this action and or alternate suggestions?

Cheers and thx for your fine service!
Read Answer Asked by Henry on February 21, 2017
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