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Q: Hi there Bought a bit more of SYZ after what I thought were excellent quarterly results. Since then share price has been dropping steadily. Other than inside selling any other idea why this might be occurring? Another question I pondered about was how an insider sold 500000 shares in a couple days when the stock is so lightly traded. Do you think that was a single block trade - a prearranged transaction?

Thanks

Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on February 06, 2017
Q: Hi 5i: I split my investing between a number of different portfolios. One is a dividend reinvesting portfolio focused on dividend growers - all Canadian at the moment. My holdings consist of the usual suspects, big companies covering banks, telecoms, pipes, and utilities. I added a small position in Crius a few days ago, but I want to diversify some more. Any suggestions? I have no industrials, bio/health, consumer or info tech. I could include US stocks if necessary. If you would make a few suggestions I would appreciate it. Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on February 06, 2017
Q: Hi,,

I know this company would not be on your radar given the small size. That said, could you provide commentary on the potential prospects for this company and the balance sheet. I understand they have cash and growing revenues. Is there insider ownership? Any further insights would be appreciated.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Greg on February 06, 2017
Q: Hi 5i: Re Gildan. I just logged on to ask about Gildan's drop today and I've read your response to the earlier Gildan question. I was concerned that Gildan was very exposed to a Trump attack, given that they changed their minds about buying American Apparel's US manufacturing facilities, and only bought rights to the brand. The news item I read on RBC Direct described the large layoffs in California and notes that Gildan employs thousands outside the US. The American Apparels "brand" is all about "American . . . .". Seems to me Gildan is very vulnerable; one might even say "asking for it"!. What do you think?



Read Answer Asked by Roland on February 06, 2017
Q: Hello Folks:
We hold US industrial stocks such as Cummins, GE, UTX, BA, CVX etc.
It appears likely the incoming U.S. administration will prioritize infrastructure spending. Do you feel this will be the case, and if so, have you some large cap stocks I could consider?
Thank You For Everything
brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 06, 2017
Q: Yesterday BNN guest suggested TRP.PR.K to use as a saving account as it is a reset with a minimum 4.5% reset or better. For those of us with excess cash do you recommend using this security as an alternate to a MMF?

QQQX was pointed out to me as an interesting CEF with a 7.1% yield as well as some very interesting growth oriented holdings. What do you think about this CEF?

With thanks

Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on February 06, 2017
Q: I'm starting to question why I should keep holding-on to "Peyto" for its 4.7% dividend. Natural gas lost of lot of ground and Equity Clock shows that seasonally it goes much lower during the end of summer. What concerns me the most is this: Could PeyTo be impacted by Trump's BAT? GameHost has a 5% dividend. If what I want is income and insulation from the Trump's trade war, is that a smart switch?
Read Answer Asked by Matt on February 06, 2017
Q: Hello Peter,
I am currently underweight commodities and overweight technology. What would you think of selling DSG and ENGH and buying TOG and RRX? Do you think whatever incremental return expected by this change would justify the increase in volatility and risk?
Also, what are the approx wait times in terms of weeks for a portfolio review?
Regards.
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on February 06, 2017
Q: I'm considering Suncor or CNRL for a long term hold. Could you please discuss the merits of each with an eye to exposure to impact from potential Trump decisions. Which would you buy today and is there another company in this space I should consider (I also have ENB,VET and RRX)?
Thanks for the great service!
Read Answer Asked by Warren on February 06, 2017
Q: In a follow-up to my question in regards to the ex dividend date for a dividend payout I would like to thank Mike for clarifying the drip portion of the dividend payout. My question now is what do you mean by on the day of the ex dividend that the stock does not trade with the dividend. On that day does the stock have a lower or higher price? or if you sell it on that date you don't get the dividend. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by steven on February 06, 2017
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