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Q: Hi 5i team,

Couple of beginner questions: I've recently graduated, and am starting to build a portfolio for longer term savings. At the moment, I have 500 shares of Power Corp (POW), and another ~$10 000 cash that I'm looking to invest. First, how concerned with diversity should I be right off the bat? - that is, would you recommend taking a larger (say $5K) stake in 2 companies, or several smaller stakes in a number of companies? Would it be worth selling some of my stake in POW and invest in other sectors for more balance?
Read Answer Asked by James on January 23, 2014
Q: BLD. seems to have attracted 'some' attention. I got beat-up on this stock during the dot-com bubble. Do you have an opinion....is it worth a small investment? Best regards.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on January 22, 2014
Q: Apologies if you have already explained this: Will you be starting a new model portfolio in March or continuing with the same one? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on January 22, 2014
Q: would you recomend sitting on some cash at the present time?
At the turn of the year most experts seemed positive on both the Canadian and U.S. markets. Now there is a significant number of the same people calling for a general, large, pullback. Self fulfilling prophecy, perhaps?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 22, 2014
Q: http://www.mining.com/web/five-ways-to-play-the-end-of-the-natural-gas-renaissance-bill-powers/

Here's an interesting report on natural gas supply and demand with some hot tips. Any thoughts. Seems like a well thought out analysis. I don't have the background to analyze the information but the person who sent me the article does and seems to think it's valid.

Read Answer Asked by Vern on January 22, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and team, thanks for all your great advise in 2013. I'm looking at several converts to spruce up my fixed income side. I would appreciate your thoughts or ranking of the following debentures: afn.db.a, are.db.b, ahf.db, eif.db.e, fr.db.h, mrt.db.a, weq.db.c, di.db.c and nwh.db.
I'm 70 and plan to hold to maturity and would represent about 10% of my fixed income.

thanks in advance
Read Answer Asked by Cyril on January 22, 2014
Q: What do you think of HNL's prospects going forward?

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Hans on January 22, 2014
Q: I am trying to rebalance my spouse's RRIF with either income stocks or ETFs.We are seniors. What strategy could I use in juggling $ 120,000.00 to get the best bang for the buck?

Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by EDWARD on January 22, 2014
Q: Enablence (ENA.V) restructured last fall; I expected tax-loss sales to follow, but shares still haven't found a floor - at a time when many semiconductor enterprises (well, excluding JDSU) are booming. But Enablence seems adequately funded, and continues to produce new components; ideas?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 22, 2014
Q: Hi Peter. Thank you for answering so quickly regarding Surge Energy. I had included NPS Pharmaceuticals as well and also in yesterday's question. Is there a reason you are not commenting on this stock? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Cam on January 22, 2014
Q: Looks like interest rates are to remain low.
In your opinion how will that affect stocks such as SLW & G.

Thank you as always
Read Answer Asked by Craig on January 22, 2014
Q: Hi Team: A general question on securitization: why do finance companies not just keep the receivables and collect the interest themselves? I suppose there is an advantage to selling off the assets and redeploying the capital again? Does this reduce their risk profile and make it easier to borrow? thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on January 22, 2014
Q: Hi,
I would like to buy a few shares of HNL; but the share price keeps dropping in the last few days...and I can't explain it
Tony
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on January 22, 2014
Q: Your comments re RMP have changed slightly from September to January 21st. What have you learned since September? I'm looking for an entry in O & G (mostly O) to take advantage of the season. Is RMP a worthwhile consideration or are there others? RMP's chart has broken above an intermediate downtrend line today.
Read Answer Asked by Fred on January 22, 2014
Q: What do you see as the prospects for CKE,Chinook Energy INC.?It has been a drag on my portfolio since I got it in a buy out a while ago.Should I sell it at a loss or do you see upside for its oil in Canada & Tunisia? Your help is always appreciated
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 22, 2014
Q: Hi 5I Team In trying to make a decision on Essential Energy (ESN) I was trawling 5I for some insight. On Nov 8, in a response to Hal, it was noted that ESN was “... a very cheap stock and revenue still increased despite sector weakness.” On Nov 26, in response to Ken, it was noted that “... shares are not exactly cheap but we like the company.” I’m confused as to how to read this -- is it still a hold? ... and is the company cheap, fairly valued or expensive? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on January 22, 2014
Q: hi all! I would appreciate your opinion on terra energy corp (TT) .. my advisor got me into this at $1.28 and it is now sitting at $0.29. Time to move on or is there hope? thanks
Read Answer Asked by Patrik on January 22, 2014
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