Investment Q&A

Q: Hi - can you help me understand a few things about this type of correction?
1. Who would be doing the majority of the buying on these incredibly volatile days? Is it primarily institutions that are moving these markets?
2. What is the impact of ETF and mutual fund rebalancing on market movement? Presumably every index-based fund has to buy and sell the same securities at the same time to keep mirroring their index. Would this not magnify normal market movements?
3. Is there any advice specific to retail investors that can help to minimize the impact of this volatility?

Q: May I have your opinion on this fund. I realize the fees are higher that you like. It pays a good dividend, has a book value of $ 6.24 It has always paid its distribution even during the 2008 - 09 market decline.
If there is a better stock with a similar dividend in the oil sector please advise.

Q: Just wondering what you thought of the CIBC report on Oct.8? It was a sizeable lowering of their target price. Specifically, I was wondering what you thought of the idea of AVO's sales growth slowing and how that might effect the growth multiple?

Q: Hi Peter any thought on the upcoming Seven Generation IPO?

Q: I have sold a few losers in the last month and now have ample cash. Given the recent drops, is there a time limit before I can buy back a stock at a lower price. Any tax problems?

Q: Good morning....At what per barrel would the oil stocks "most likely" be required to look at cutting dividends....ie. CPG, SYG,WCP etc...what can they be sustained at?

Thanks

Q: I've been following 5i for a while now and am very grateful for your unbiased advice and responses. I couldn't afford to buy ALL of the stocks in the Model Portfolio when I first joined so started out with 6. I now have BNS, FSV, MG, STN, SYZ and TOU as these seemed a fair "micro model" group. Although they've taken a hit of late, I'm holding long and am still pleased with gains so far this year. I'll soon have a bit more cash to buy - should I stick with these 6 and do some re-balancing and adding, or would you suggest a few more from the Model, and if so, which ones. I'm in for the long haul.

Q: Peter and team,

I have been looking for a good water idea for a long time and came across American Water Works on the US exchange recently. The 5 year chart looks good and the dividend has been increased steadily.

What are your thoughts on this company and investing in this stock?

Q: This engineerinf firm in the states has low debt and a reasonable dividend.What do you think?Thanks Don

Q: Hi Peter and Team: Can you provide me with an opinion on this stock? A good entry point?

Q: Are the rails a buy cp cnr ?

Q: I am looking at ensuring that I have diversification in my portfolio, which hasn't always been the case. I am still heavy in energy. I would like to add a health care position. I have gone through most of your recommendations and I don't see anyone stock that is obvious. I know that KBRO is indirectly related, but it is considered an industrial. What would be your recommendation for healthcare. I really appreciate your service, and I find that I learn something everyday. Cheers.

Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Pls give your view on CNR at this level, a good entry point?
Do they carry large portion of business in the US which by means of strong dollar that affect it's profit?
Thanks

Q: Probably not the best time to ask this given all the current excitement buy how do you guys determine which stocks and how many you cover and do you consistently try to weed out the weaker companies (c rating and below?) and replace them with stronger options?
Is there a fixed # of stocks you will cover and what criteria do you use to drop a stock?

Q: ACQ was added to the S & P/TSX composite buyback index. Is it significant to shareholders?

Thank you.

Q: For a long term investor, a market correction could be considered a "sale" on good companies. Which good companies do you think represent the best buying opportunities in this market correction for an investor looking for growth.
Thanks as always,
Chuck

Q: Hello,
Just wondering if I could access the webinar that I missed 4 Oct with Colin Ritchie on estate planning?
Thanks

Q: Hello 5i team. I currently hold shares in both trp and ppl. They have both had a good ride over the last few years Can I get your take on them? Should I continue to hold them or sell them to buy other pipelines? I know you recommended enbridge a few days ago. Thank you

Q: hello 5i Team,

First, am loving the correction and the opportunities it is providing. With that in mind I would like to hear your thoughts on PRW.

There is tons of commentary regarding the BC LNG proj and the probabilities of it moving forward in the foreseeable future. There is no question it would do much for the BC economy. For every positive comment you hear, there are just as many negative comments stating it may not move forward for many years.

My Questions???? PRW has many projects in the works. How would their prospects be effected IF the LNG project did not go forward in a reasonable time frame? What is you thoughts on whether it will or will not go ahead? And lastly, what are your thoughts on PRW in general (sell, hold or buy) at this time with the pull back in full force?

Thanks for all you do

Gord

Q: A graph showing the "wall of worry". Post if you feel members might find it of interest.

http://finance.yahoo.com/tumblr/photoset-depicting-the-wall-of-worry-with-one-chart-its-124027988.html