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Q: Hello 5i Team.

Do you foresee an impact on natural gas demand and price if the US commits to the proposed 30% reduction in greenhouse gases from coal by 2030? Andy Bell on BNN June 2, 2014 said 40% of US carbon emissions come from coal fired electricity.

What would be a best guess on the timeframe of an impact?

I suppose another possibility is that Utilities seeking price stability develop wind, solar, or hydro capacity instead of developing natural gas power plants; I.E. ongoing costs of renewables could be more predictable and stable than natural gas.

Thanks, David.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 04, 2014
Q: Hello 5i: could you give me your updated opinion on silver quest (svl).

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Valdis on June 04, 2014
Q: Hi Peter: ADN Acadian Timber
Raymond James initiated coverage with an outperform rating and $16.50 price target. Do you still see it as a C+ or will it's rating improve?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on June 04, 2014
Q: Greetings: I would like to know how many shares are "owned" (not the right word, I realize) for each company in the new Model Portfolio. I see the ACB but not the number of shares.

I like to set up the model portfolio in Yahoo Finance and see how it performs compared to mine. I have learned quite a lot by doing this, sadly the main thing being that I should have duplicated the Model Portfolio from day one and left it alone. Period. Thank you very much for stellar service. No rush for this.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on June 04, 2014
Q: Could you please give me your opinion on Element Financial latest offering:
Element Financial (6.40% Cumulative Redeemable 5-year Rate Reset Preferred Shares)

Short Description: Offering of Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series E
Price: $25.00 CDN per share.
Settlement: June 18th, 2014.
Thank you
Shirley
Read Answer Asked by shirley on June 04, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

quick thoughts on FIRST BANCSHARES INC, FIBK
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 04, 2014
Q: Please comment on CFO departures in general, and as it applies to KBL specifically after todays news. Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by gordon on June 04, 2014
Q: I am thinking of selling a 2% weighting in PWF to purchase "First Quantum Minerals". It would increase my materials weighting to about 12%. I would still be overweight in financials (BNS, TD and SLF remaining).

My materials weighting is creeping up and secure dividend income reduced for possible capital gain.

Do you like First Quantum and does it seem to make sense to sell PWF to buy them? I was an old Inmet share holder who didn't want to tender to First Quantum. But it must be said they picked-up Inmet on the cheap so I guess we have to give them credit. Inmet had some great copper properties and the price of copper just seems to be getting stronger.

Your thoughts please.
Read Answer Asked by James on June 04, 2014
Q: Could you suggest some laddered bond etfs or would you cosider them too risky at this stage because of impending interest hikes?Are there any other fixed income products for investors trying to protect their principal? Thanks for all your help.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on June 04, 2014
Q: Hi 5i, a short question...what etfs would you recommend for Europe exposure
thanks again for your great service
Read Answer Asked by Cyril on June 04, 2014
Q: I have some Supreme Pharmaceuticals (SL) and I was wondering how I could find out if rumours are true that the board has approved a 10 for 1 share consolidation. Outside of this do you have an opinion on the prospects for this medical marijuana co?
Read Answer Asked by john on June 04, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on Infinity Property and Casualty(NasdaqGS:IPCC)
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 04, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on XL Group, XL.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 04, 2014
Q: Hi Guys
My 19 year old son has the max to contribute to a TFSA. What would suggest for him to get started as an investment. He has a self directed trading account with zero in it.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 04, 2014
Q: re: Element Financial EFN

Hi 5i team

I saw your answer for Rod when you replied;

"We are very comfortable with the credit quality and management of Element."

I've been watching EFN for some time. As of today it is below it's 50 day average.

I was wondering what you see moving forward considering their recent purchase of PHH?

FYI... Bruce Campbell on May 2nd ($13.13) had it as one of his top picks.

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on June 04, 2014
Q: What do you think of B2 Gold's latest purchase? The stock price has gone down on this news. Is the stock still worth holding?
Read Answer Asked by Mary on June 04, 2014
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