Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I'm a bit baffled by the continued strength of the share prices of two companies I've been following, Vermillion Energy and Arc Resources. If oil prices are soft currently (especially Canadian oil prices) and natural gas prices equally soft (with what appears to an abundance of supply in North America), why are the share prices of these companies continuing to advance? Are these stocks overbought and too expensive at these levels?
Many thanks,
Brian
Q: Hi, Peter.
I am trying to decide between Boyd Group (BYD.UN) and Western Forest (WEF) for inclusion in my grandson's RESP. May I please have your opinion?
Thanks,
Ed
Q: Any new thoughts on Merus Labs International (MSL) in light of the recent $1.6B Paladin Labs takeover? MSL is occasionally mentioned as having a similar business model to Paladin. 5i's answer to the previous inquiry about MSL mentions that it seems well managed, although its management team has been considered a potential negative by other market commentators. Would appreciate your insight on these 2 angles to MSL - thanks, Brad
Q: PennWest (PWT) has dropped a lot in the last couple days on high volume. I don't see any news that should cause this (concentrating on core areas should be positive).
Would you consider it a buy down hear at $9
Q: Hi, a question on whole foods wfm. I have a small position and am going to add to it once the bloodbath is over. I am a believer in the long term story here and would like to get your thoughts. Many thanks.
Q: You stated recently that LIQ was down in price because of a change in B C s new liquor laws.Can you be more specific and do you think this stock should be sold before it hits lower levels?
Q: I've sold Paladin (thank you) and have cash to invest. My stock holdings are below. Looking for 3-4 new HIGH QUALITY companies (regardless of sector) that aren't highly cyclical and you would consider "must adds" for a long-term investor.
Tech 30% - CSU/AAPL/ESL/MDA/AYA/GIB
Fin 30% - BNS/XLF/AIG/BMO/CXS
Ind 10% - STN/BYD.UN
CD 10% - CGX/ACQ
Enr 10% - CPG/PPL
Tel 5% - T
Hlth 5% - VRX
Thanks for your great service!
Q: What are your thoughts on the earnings of both Magna (MG) and Home Capital Group (HCG)? They both seemed to have beat expectations, but both have dropped today. Any news we should be aware of?
Q: Please comment on my attempt to trim. 100 shares of CSU was purchased at $116. Present value is $196. It is now 9.8% of my portfolio which is about $200,000. If I sell 30 shares at $196 that would reduce the holding to 6.9% of my portfolio. Is this worth the effort?
I also own 600 shares of ESL @ $27.76. This is 8.3% of my portfolio. If I sell 100 shares that would reduce this holding to 5.4%. Alan W.
Q: Thank you again for the valuable information you provide. I am learning so much. I am down 13% on FRC. Would you suggest hanging on or switching it out, and if so, what would you recommend. I have a balanced portfolio, and this is just part of my holdings in this sector.
Q: Hi Peter, new to your service and really finding it informative. I've been looking for an opportunity to buy Points International (PTS) all summer, their quarter looked solid to me, is this sell off a good chance as a long-term entry point?
Q: Good Morning Peter and Team,
My question is about Avigilon (AVO- TSX). At first I could not understand why it was rated B+. It seemed so extremely expensive. Now I fully understand. I have learned from 5i Research that the great growth companies almost never get cheap. From your vast experience how do you think the AVO story will play out over the next 3-5 years ??? Thank you. DL