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Q: Is there a financial ratio or ratios that can give an indication of the risk in a stock price to changes in sales? I have been looking at operational gearing which tells you how sensitive profits are to reduction in sales. I also read that a high debt to shareholders equity means that changes in profits have a large influence in share price. Not sure I understand why that would be the case. Could you comment on both these measures please and maybe suggest others.
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on July 16, 2018
Q: This may be the dumb question , but further to Murray l2/7 cannot locate any heart beside question in order to save. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Laverne on July 16, 2018
Q: Hi team:
I have some both in RRSP and non-RRSP acount

due to the rise of interest rates and the lack of interest in oil
and gas (until recently)
it is both down from 17-20%)
should I hang on due to the recent interest in oil from investors
or should I replace them with other pipelines
I already have some TRP, PPL and for utilities, I have AQN, FTS and EMA
many thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 16, 2018
Q: Hi peter i was wondering if you ever write about new ipo s coming on the market that you think are good or if you could start thx
Read Answer Asked by Kim on July 16, 2018
Q: Focus: Forestry Sector. No tax implications. One position: IFP.
5i compared/ranked:
- 2018-05-21: CFP vs WEF (Tim)
- 2018-02-05: WFT, CFP, OSB, IFP, WEF, CAS (Victor)
Today, in terms of overall 3-5 year total return including dividends, with some growth, please rank referenced stocks, with basic reasoning.

As usual, thank you for continued wise advice.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 16, 2018
Q: This is important to me. I currently have 42 stocks in my rsp at 452k. I tried for an evaluation years ago thru 5i but I an not a computer guy and couldn't do the excel stuff and an not interested in outsiders knowing my business.
At 66 I want to manage about 10 high paying dividend stocks as apposed to giving my life savings to a stranger. I realize that you are not an advisory service but I would like concrete recommendations for my question. (452k worth if possible) Thank You. James

Read Answer Asked by JAMES on July 16, 2018
Q: Recently I opened a Corporate Investing Account for our small business to put money not currently required vs sitting in a bank account ; investing period would be at least 5 years. Funds are in USD so the plan is to invest in US stocks and currently plan to invest $15,000 to $50,000 USD. I am considering MSFT , NVDA and V. Your comments / recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on July 16, 2018
Q: I should no better than to get 'hungry' for a stock i've been eyeballing for a while the week it announces its earnings but we probably wouldn't have a market if we ALL acted rationally.

I am tempted to buy before they announce. Your thoughts on my irrational needs ( and anything else to inform the cause).

Much thanks,
Mark
Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 16, 2018
Q: Hi All at 5i! Hope you are enjoying the summer! I was wondering if you could recommend a book ( or other source) on investing for a total novice. A friend of my son has started on his working career and has accumulated some money. He has no knowledge of investing and would like to start learning about the topic. I recommended 5i to him, and he is considering joining after he has a rudimentary understanding of the world of investing. Hope you can help . Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on July 16, 2018
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