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Read Answer Asked by Gerald on July 30, 2014
Q: hnl, With the release of 2nd quarter 2014 results (released yesterday) below analyst expectations, what would you suggest, keep the stocks or sell it off now and wait for a turnaround in two quarters.
Read Answer Asked by Vinod on July 30, 2014
Q: Could I have your thoughts on AAA.would you say its a buy now and a potential take over candidate?
The Israelian company has a big stake.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Josh on July 30, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

What are your thoughts on Axis Capital Holdings, AXS.US
Read Answer Asked by Graham on July 30, 2014
Q: Brookfield asset management has a lot of subdivision.Is it better to own BAM for growth or different subdivision ( power,real-estate and etc.)?Thank you,ebrahim
Read Answer Asked by ebrahim on July 30, 2014
Q: Hello Peter,
Thanks for your prompt replies and expert advice. I was listening to BNN last night, and interesting points were made. I have two questions:When companies buy back stock, the EPS goes up which is good for the stock; however, does it not reduce the book value. I was looking at CNR and the stock is trading over 4 times book. If this is the case, how is it that CNR keeps ticking higher (is it because it has a high barrier to entry and investors feel there is safety in the stock). Second question that came up is that the bank stocks have not hit a top. What metric would suggest a top in the banks? Is it if the PE goes over 15? Thanks again
Read Answer Asked by umedali on July 30, 2014
Q: I own PWT PennWest petroleum bought it for a turnaround and management Rick George.
News this morning not good ie accounting irregularities. Those words always make me cringe.
The only comfort is that the company itself has found these irregularities and not outside accountants.
But they say their debt covenants are at risk. Sell right one at the open or don't panic and wait for the review. Where there is one cockroach there are usually more but I am inclined to give PWT some slack. What do you think with all your experience? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on July 30, 2014
Q: Is this a bad time of the year for auto stocks? ACQ continues to move downward, as does LNR while MG is basically drifting.
Read Answer Asked by John on July 30, 2014
Q: A year or so ago, you mentioned that LAS.A on T was on your to-do list. Just wondering if it is nearing the top of list and if you still expect to cover the name. I think you also may have said the same about ADW.A. And so will that be covered in the future? What would your "back of the napkin" rating by on these 2?

As a suggestion, have you given some thought to publishing a "here are the next 5 (or 1 or 10 or whatever) names we will be covering list" so that someone contemplating those names might wait for the reports. Just a thought.

Rick
Read Answer Asked by RICHARD on July 30, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I hold US stocks and US ETF in a US trading account with TD Waterhouse (100k). Could you clarify to me if I will be liable to pay US estate taxes to the IRS or if I have any special reporting requirement.
IF so is it better to buy only ETFs issued in Canada of US indexes.
Any other alternatives?
Regards.
Read Answer Asked by Raoul on July 30, 2014
Q: Hi Sir, My question is about Exchange Income Fund [EIF]. This stock has taken a huge fall from +-$32 to +-$19. Are you aware of any problems and is the dividend safe? Thx Colin
Read Answer Asked by colin on July 30, 2014
Q: Hi,
At the Money Show 2014 Randy Cass and Peter Hodson, the master of ceremonies, were promoting the average investor to go it on their own. Forget paying fee's to fund managers. I have bought stocks that are high on 5i's recommendation list: ACQ, BAD, and CSU, and have lost a bundle of money. Also on that list were AYA, SYS, and CF, which I should have bought, and then I would have made a bundle of money. As luck would have it, I picked the wrong three. Would you be able to bring to the forefront the ones with the most upside potential?
Thanks,
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 30, 2014
Q: I was looking for some more detail on your double down approach. My position in AYA has increased from 7%, to now 14% of my portfolio. I am ok with the risk of having a very concreated position as i regularly have positions over 10%. My question is what would you use as a trigger to purchase more AYA, or would you just let the market price increase and increase the position. Would you wait for a 25% gain and then by more or some other approach. As always great service.

Darcy
Read Answer Asked by Darcy on July 30, 2014
Q: This is a comment in response to Claude.

I have been using Qtrade for the last five years and have found them to be excellent in all respects. They have been given the top rating out of all the online brokers by the Globe and Mail for all but the most recent year, when they came second. Their real-time price quotes and ask-offer spread details are fine. I recommend them.
Read Answer Asked by Philip on July 30, 2014
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