Investment Q&A

Q: Peter - there are 2 stocks that I have owned in the past and which are now in doghouse with investors. One is AVO and the next is ACQ. Now AVO is well documented in terms of its history and its CEO. I have read your comments in the past. But this scenario will change. will the change be sudden with news of a purchase or the next set of earnings. Have we hit bottom and will the re-evaluation be sudden.
ACQ has not made any serious mistakes as far as I can tell. They have grown dramatically and taken on debt however. The CEO appears to have a vision and is carrying it out.
In 1year is it likely that these 2 stocks will be dramatically higher than now. Is it a good idea to start to dabble

Q: Morning 5i,

My question pertains to the Cash Distributions (CD) paid per unit on iShares ETF's. If the previous year a particular ETF was paid a high CD per unit does that mean we could expect the same this year? Or do these CD's change drastically from year to year, and if so then what drives the amount of the CD? An example would be iShares Alternatives Completion Portfolio Builder Fund, symbol XAL. 2013 CD was $0.63777/unit paid.

Q: Ryan; I assume you are minding the shop while Peter does his ride so I am addressing this to you. Peter is about $6,000. short of his goal of $75,000.00 if I read the info correctly. I am asking everyone- or just 100- subscribers to ask themselves if they have made at least $60.00 from using this site? Now if 100 of us contributed that $60.00- fully tax deductible next spring- Peter would be at his goal. That's all folks. Rod

Q: Good Day. Please provide your views regarding MLF 's acquisition of the Canadian operations of Standard Life with particular emphasis relative to synergies, disclosed financing plan, future dividend policy and impact on growth and outlook for MLF? CEO says Three cents/year for next three years. At 12x EPS, it seems like its possible impact on the stock price could be negligible. Thanks.

Q: KBL
I am a new subscriber to 5I and nicely getting into the detailed info.
I have been a long time holder (Oct 2009) of this KBL position and need to sell a half position to offset a capital loss.
What can you recommend to purchase (2 or 3 choices)that would provide similar growth and dividend.Yield has slowly decreased from 8% to~3%. Thx

Q: Please inform of stocks that are on the TSX that are the most attractive to trading on a regaular basis, in the resource sector if possible. Thanks

Q: CFN - dropping. Is it still a buy/hold?

Q: Petro One Energy (POP) dropped 50% in one day following a financing update. From your experience does this sound like a back out by the Koreans. Should I sell and move on.

Q: Hello Peter..not a question..just want to say.."enjoy the ride" and thanks for all you do!
Be safe!

Q: Good Luck Peter.

Q: What are your views on Bank of New York Mellon (BK) in comparison to Canadian Banks?

Q: US company, but can you comment on SFXE.US?

Q: Hi Peter & Ryan,
Good luck to Peter on his ride; I have just made a donation both for the cause itself and to support Peter as a way of saying "thanks" for 5i. The weather here in the Lower Mainland is improving and it looks like the sun will be shining for at least the first leg of Peter's ride.
Best of luck and safe journey!!!
Cheers,
Mike

Q: Peter Do you have any insight into Cardinal Energy?
Stan

Q: Canexus is down hard on the NR regarding a dispute with MEG. Do you have anymore insight into the dispute? Why would MEG refuse the tie in? I do not own it but follow it.

Q: Do you currently have any stocks on your radar that you consider bargains being overlooked by the street. Thanx Robbie

Q: Could you please provide me with a list of the Three sectors that got hit the hardest during the two recessions , and also the three that managed to escape with just a mild set back.

Q: Hi 5i Team!

I have a few questions about RedKnee Solutions (RKN). I had a position in it last year and made a great return. I'm considering getting back in if the stock goes cheap enough for the risk/reward. I understand the risks and it would be only a small position.
What PE multiple are they trading at now?
How is their free cash flow?
What's their ROE?
I understand their balance sheet is still good.
Any other important info would be greatly appreciated.

Also I'm thinking of "doubling down" on EngHouse (ESL) one of my core positions. Is it a good idea at the current price? When is the next earnings report? I doubled down earlier this year on OTC and last year on CSU which both worked out nicely.

Thank you for your great advice!
Shane

Q: It is my understanding,at this point, that there are 11 cannabis related stocks listed on Cdn. exchanges and that two more are to be added shortly. I would appreciate knowing the names of these stocks if you could provide them. So far I had not had great success in making any discoveries.

Q: hello thinking of adding atco to my portfolio I know it owns a lot of cdn. utilities but the price has come down,what are your thoughts thank u