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Q: Hi 5i Team!

It looks ESL does not have price momentum, and SH experienced a strong reversal despite reporting decent numbers last week.

Is this a sector trend following the recent trend by CSU?

What is your expectation for forward looking results for ESL and SH for the next 2 - 4 quarters? Is this an opportune time to buy both?

Which is the better choice for capital appreciation for the next 12 months?

SGR
Read Answer Asked by SG on May 09, 2016
Q: I have 1600 shares of this looser,(cost $32.98) CIBC research's 12 mo target is $26.0, I am considering to sell it and replace it with a couple infrastructure stocks or ETFs. I like to have your opinion and suggestion. Looking for income and some growth.
Have looked at BIP.un but doesn't seem to have any growth in the next 12 months. I have AQN,H,RNW,FTS ZWU and ZUT in my portfolio. Many thanks J.A.P,Burlington
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on May 09, 2016
Q: Of my Industrial holdings, I currently own WSP, BYD.UN, XTC, and MG. Industrials are about 15% of my portfolio overall, which I think is decent, but am wondering if having BYD.UN, XTC, and MG carries too much exposure in the auto industry. Is there ever such a thing as too little diversity within a section?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on May 09, 2016
Q: Is the recent drop in Power's price related to possible claims from the Fort McMurray disaster? I think the insurance holdings are mainly life assurance, not property insurance. Is there another reason for the drop?
Thanks for all you do.
Read Answer Asked by David on May 09, 2016
Q: While watching Peter on BNN I heard him mention that DBO had been added to the 5i Growth Portfolio. Did not know that! When was this brought to members' attention on the 5i website - is there some place members are given the signal of a new inclusion in a portfolio?

Peter mentioned that DBO's technology has been around for 14 years. Two questions: What is the catalyst for this company to get recognition from 5i now? What is your outlook for earnings and capital appreciation over the next 1 -3 years?

While on the subject of his recent appearance, kudos to Peter for once again providing un-hyped informative investor info to build our investing knowledge! I am curious how much weight does Peter give to the "Street Consensus" info often asked of BNN hosts? How should ordinary retail investors treat such information? Is it trustworthy or does it perhaps reflect 'self-serving' biases of analysts who do curry favour to deeper pockets?

Thanks for your great service!

SGR

Read Answer Asked by SG on May 09, 2016
Q: Hi, I am an income investor and would like your opinion on the major Canadian banks right now. Do you feel that they are attractive at current prices as they are nearing 52 weeks highs? Or would you recommend holding off until they come down in price?
Which banks do you like the most for future growth?
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on May 09, 2016
Q: Pertaining to stock charts, I use the free Globe Investor Stock Charts which are user friendly but periodically they act up. I tried freestockcharts.com and I found them not user friendly and seemed to be for professionals only. What I am looking for are other free stock charts that are user friendly like Globe Investor. Any help appreciated. Thank you Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on May 09, 2016
Q: I'm looking for Canadian consumer stocks. Any suggestions?
Read Answer Asked by Harry on May 09, 2016
Q: Peter and team,
I have about 18K to invest in my daughters RESP which will be required in the following two years, and about 24K to invest in a non reg account for her to use in around two to six years timeframe. This is not money I can afford to loose so I need to invest it carefully. Some say I should be keeping it in a GIC due to the timeframe, however that will not even keep up with the cost of living.
Any suggestions please?
Read Answer Asked by steve on May 09, 2016
Q: I am re-evaluating my Fixed income holdings and looking to increase my holdings from 10% up to 20% of my total portfolio. Currently hold CBO and XHY and based on your answers to other questions am looking to add XIG and XBB.
In doing my research I notice that, with the exception of XHY, the Yields to Maturity after MER are well under 2% for CBO and XBB and around 3% for XIG, based on Blackrocks website. Given that XIG is US Bonds with Ave Maturity of 12.7 years I would think that any increase in US rates in the next few years would have a larger negative impact on this ETFs performance.
Given this info why would I not simply buy a 5 year ladder of GICs where I can get slightly more than 2% guaranteed for terms of 2-5 years with no possible loss of capital. (based on rated quoted in my discount brokerage acct.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on May 09, 2016
Q: Down 80% on PHM and 20% with AYA. Thinking of selling these turkeys and buying SIS. SIS is currently overbought, but seems to have generally good fundamentals. I bought GUD almost 2 years ago at its all time high and just broke even on that purchase. I am concerned about the current valuation of SIS and if I am giving up too soon on AYA. My new rule to avoid this mess in the future is to sell half when down 5% and sell the balance when down 10%. Thankyou
Read Answer Asked by Richard on May 09, 2016
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