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Q: Hello,

I did very well with PHM. The CEO Michael Dalsin is starting a new company called Convalo. It was originally a resource company called Valiant Minerals (VTM) but as of next week will be trading as Convalo under the symbol CXV. They will be running substance abuse clinics which are now covered by health care insurance in the U.S.

Can you explain how a mineral company becomes a health company? Also is it a good idea to buy when it starts trading next week, or should I wait to see how it does? I've never bought into something like this. What are the risks?

Thanks,

Carla
Read Answer Asked by Carla on February 12, 2015
Q: The banks seem to be big into mutual funds and TD is introducing low volatility funds, retirement funds, and shaking up their portfolios. So in the bank mutual fund space what are your overall impressions of TD Mutual Funds for the $100,000 client who does not want to manage their own investments?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 12, 2015
Q: Hello, could you please comment on Andrew Peller earnings. Thank you very much
Read Answer Asked by Adam on February 12, 2015
Q: do you know grenville strategic royalty and would you buy it. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on February 12, 2015
Q: Hello
would you suggest any or all of the above companies for a TFSA purchase for this year? Or do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks for all your help. I really enjoy this site...good job!
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on February 12, 2015
Q: Hi

What are yours thoughts on the news releases of Feb. 11, 2015, on TC.

Thank you

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 12, 2015
Q: I am considering opening up an information trust account for my 9 year old. He has 'savings' from gifts of around 5k that we have been keeping for him. To get him comfortable in the market, I thought it would be fun to start an account for him. However, I am unsure how well I could diversify only 5k. That got me thinking about buying holding type companies and splitting the money the best I can among them. I have been thinking about BAM.A, FFF, MRC, OCX. Are there any others that would fit this criteria? I'm primarily looking at TSX traded stocks for simplicity. Do you think this is a good approach or would you just buy "single" companies? Thanks in advance - I value your advice!

Read Answer Asked by Wayne on February 12, 2015
Q: Hello Team
Could I get your analysis on this company. It seems to be a dominant player in the GPU sector and poised to get stronger as the car industry ramps up more autonomous features in their cars. It pays a small dividend has a pe of approx 28 and had some good results from its last qtr.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by pietro on February 12, 2015
Q: Good Morning
I would like to have a small position in gold and precious metals in my grandchildren's RESP. Would BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF - ZGD be suitable? Do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks
David
Read Answer Asked by David on February 12, 2015
Q: Sanderson farms (SAFM.us) has been taking a beating for about 2 months, and stocks shorted ,as percentage of float, are sky high. It is hard to see why. (For some bizarre reason, our hospital doesn’t supply Bloomberg terminals in the OR.)

In early December SAFM was selected for the “stock superstar portfolio ” suggested by AAII.com, a service that is generally diligent. AAII selected SAFM when it was trading at US$95 ; its price today is $75. I am tempted to add to my modest position.

I have flipped through various analysts’ reports and found nothing alarming. Most biz reports on SAFM tend to be positive. SAFM is a domestic US entity and is not hostage to Forex fluctuations. Health professional colleagues of mine are not aware of any public health issue or any regulatory problem at this company. I don’t know why there would be so many shorts on this beleaguered little company. If you are able to unravel this mystery and enlighten 5i members , we would be very thankful.

I see no valid reason for such a sharp price decline. But then nothing is obvious to an oblivious one like me.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on February 12, 2015
Q: Dear Sirs,

Looking for your thoughts on Primero - it recently came to market with a 5 year US pay debenture(5.75%)and subsequently has traded down from the $5.80 area, where the debenture has begun trading in the low 90's. Any reason for the steep decline and do the debentures represent value at these levels?

With thanks,
B
Read Answer Asked by Brad on February 12, 2015
Q: I would appreciate your opinion on BAM.A - is it too expensive to buy now?

With thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Doris on February 12, 2015
Q: Hi,
I'm considering adding Descartes to my portfolio but it seems quite expensive relative to its growth prospects. Please advise on the following:
1. Key forward metrics per Bloomberg.
2. Why you think it's a good purchase today?
3. Are there any comparable companies you prefer and how do they compare from a valuation perspective?
4. What portfolio weight would you feel comfortable with in DSG?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on February 12, 2015
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