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Q: A year ago I took less than a full position in Citigroup that has now grown to more than 5% of my holdings. What are your thoughts on trimming to about 3 or 4% and with some additional US funds investing in PACW Pacwest Bancorp. It looks like this would allow a better growth outlook for the funds as well as double the dividends. If a suitable investment what would be the maximum PACW % that you would consider prudent? On the Cdn side I already have full postions of TD and BNS. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Harvey on September 15, 2017
Q: Birchcliff is showing some market momentum recently and today traded close to 5 times the daily average number of shares. In replying to others questions on the company, you have mentioned that in your opinion it could be acquired. What companies might be potential buyers, what might be a takeover price and what timing might a takeover occur? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on September 15, 2017
Q: I have been zero weight oil/gas for quite some time. I do not believe there is a long term sustained move in these commodities. That said, am I being foolish not to have some exposure. I have looked at BIR and it looks attractive. I was recently reading a big bank research report on the company that has a target price of 9.00. They are using a 65.00 oil price long term. They are a gas producer. Go figure. I get there is a correlation but what long term gas price are they using. 65.00 in my opinion is pie in the sky. All commodity investments in my opinion are not investments, but a trade. Maybe I have answered my own question.
Your thoughts.
Much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on September 15, 2017
Q: Looking forward to fall gas trade.
Looking for some small or midsize gas producers that have access to the Alliance Pipeline. Could you suggest 2 or 3 good gas stocks to buy and hold to Xmas. Would Bonavista be one.
Thank you for your response.
Read Answer Asked by judy on September 15, 2017
Q: Hi 5i

I own most of BE along with AAPL,GOOGL,DIS, TD, BEP.UN and a few others. Want to add 2 of the above soon. Which 2 would you recommend now?

Also, I would like to know your thoughts on PEG/PEGY ratios. Do you use them and if so, how?

Thanks, Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on September 15, 2017
Q: Good morning. A few questions to help me with my portfolio and build my growing financial knowledge - appreciate your solid guidance!

While Norbord is showing as a "buy and strong buy" in the recent Thomson Reuters report, it's stock price currently above it's predicted position of $45 in 12 months. I recognize the repair efforts from the hurricane may benefit the stock in the short term. Would be great to hear your considerations on purchasing this stock at this time. And has the potential benefit in the short term already been accumulated in the current price?

With the recent drop in OG (38 to 27 cents), is there a way to tell if any big shareholder pulled out of their investment, or are other forces at play. Anything to be concerned about? I recognize this is a speculative growth stock and is risky.

This last one is more of an educational question. I recently bought LAC as a speculative add given the Asia announcement regarding the ban on gasoline cars in the future. The stock is incredibly volatile during the day. I am curious if this is due to "day traders" just trying to make a buck given it's volatility or some other dynamic is at play?
Read Answer Asked by Loretta on September 15, 2017
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