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Q: Can you comment on Goldman Sachs downgrade of the stock today, and recent insider selling? Would this change your generally positive view of the company?


"We view Nvidia as a high-quality company with best-in-class technology and strong management. However, we believe the market has become complacent about the risk of Intel licensing revenue going away (with few sell-side analysts highlighting licensing in analyst day takeaways)," said Covello.

"Our SanDisk, Qualcomm and pharma case studies suggest stocks see 15%-60% multiple compression going into binary events where licensing/patents are in jeopardy. We believe the near-term catalyst to refocus investor attention on longer-term normalized EPS will be weakness in PC fundamentals (which Nvidia noted it is not seeing at its analyst day). We highlight that business tied to the broader PC ecosystem is 55% of EBIT today, with PC OEMs particularly at risk (15%-20% of EBIT ex. licensing)," continued the analyst.

"We could become more positive if Nvidia were to drive enough scale in new segments to offset the $264 mn in annual licensing profit, though we believe that auto & datacenter are becoming more competitive (and drive <10% of EBIT today)," he added.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on March 24, 2015
Q: I'm most pleased with the mysterious research you guys are doing over there in Area 5i. You must have aliens from the future advising you.

You mentioned recently that the 5i membership is untested in a bear market. I wonder if a little preventive advice can be given while we're in an atmosphere of relative optimism.

You already have a few blog posts on sell-offs, corrections, and reasons to be bearish. But a post addressing an actual bear market lasting a few months or longer might help prepare people and retain subscribers.

Hopefully there's no hurry for such a blog post! The aliens you guys are hiding will let you know.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on March 24, 2015
Q: Can you explain a little bit of the impact to the latest news from Boston Pizza? They are raising equity through a bought-deal.
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on March 24, 2015
Q: Wfc Canada is not a foreign affiliate of a Canadian person as that would require the Canadian person to own at least one percent of the company's shares.

However wfc Canada appears to be a Canadian company, in which case the t1135 would not be required.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on March 24, 2015
Q: Any reason for the big jump today,other then the slight increase in oil price,can't find any news.
As to buying odd lots of shares,I do it all the time with TD Direct and have never had a problem,order is always filled and no extra charge.
Read Answer Asked by terry on March 24, 2015
Q: What do you think of this drop down acquisition, dividend increased 9% and another 6% on pending approval of new project. This deal looks good .For a stable utilities is RNW getting better with this acquisition?
Read Answer Asked by samuel on March 24, 2015
Q: This issue is being offered by my broker today (to place an indication of interest) for $19 - $22/share. Any thoughts on the offering and price points. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Ann on March 24, 2015
Q: If someone has all of their money currently invested in your model/income portfolio, what % would you recommend shifting to growth portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by S on March 24, 2015
Q: Hi Team,

I am doing my tax return and am struggling with one transaction for foreign reporting purposes (form T1135).

In 2012 I bought a Wells Fargo Financial Canada bond (CUSIP ID: 94975ZAX4) and sold it in 2014. I can't conclusively determine if Wells Fargo Financial Canada's bonds are foreign or domestic. I bought the bond through TD Waterhouse in Canadian Dollars.

The Wells Fargo Financial Canada site (https://financial.wellsfargo.com/canada/en/index.html) provides a Mississauga, Ontario PO Box as its address. The fine print on the web site says: "Wells Fargo Financial Corporation Canada is associated with Wells Fargo & Company, a company that is not regulated in Canada as a financial institution, a bank holding company or an insurance holding company."

Do you know how I can determine if this bond is a Canadian or foreign asset?

Many thanks for any suggestions....

Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 24, 2015
Q: Hi Again, I may have found an answer to my question. CRA states that Specified foreign property does not include (among other exemptions): a share of the capital stock or indebtedness of a foreign affiliate.

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts/cmmn/frgn/1135-eng.html

Wells Fargo Financial Canada would appear to be a foreign affiliate therefore its bonds are exempt.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 24, 2015
Q: News today regarding the debenture issue. Could you comment please on the investability and the reasons for such a vehicle. That is, floating rate based on CPI with 25 year maturity.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on March 24, 2015
Q: I have two stocks- in my portfolio that are to my mind dogs. Bombardier and Canadian Oilsands- like most investors I am slow to get out of the losers- but there does come a time. Neither position is that large- not after the recent debacles, now I'm thinking I should put these two behind me and move on. Your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on March 23, 2015
Q: Have you had a chance to look into the new Cara offering, expected pricing of $19-22, expected yield of 1.9 - 2.1, to be announced the week of April 6th? Likely will be well over-subscribed, but if one could get access to them at the IPO price, would you invest in it for the long-term?
Read Answer Asked by Warren on March 23, 2015
Q: Hi peter, I have the opportunity to participate in this new Restaurant IPO stock, Would you recommend this stock for Growth?
Read Answer Asked by samuel on March 23, 2015
Q: Would appreciate your individual analysis of SGY's 4th quarter & year end statements. They were in line with RBC but I much more value your opinion (no politics)!! Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 23, 2015
Q: Is it safe or wise to own Baytex? Should I buy more or sell at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 23, 2015
Q: Previous question on REBALANCING still pending?
My RRSP is heavily overweight in Financials (35 %) and Tech (25 %) and I would ask your advice on the three positions that are considerably down AVO,SYZ,SGY.
Would you consider trimming all of the banks and adding to healthcare or consumer products ? Should I hold these three or add to them with the depressed prices and the Energy sector as a whole
Thanks for your input
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Linda on March 23, 2015
Q: Is there a Canadian ETF based on insider buying and if so your thoughts? Thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William J on March 23, 2015
Q: Hi 5i,
Not a question, just a further comment for Brenda who asked about selling half on a double. I purchased Keyera in the low - mid 20's and was tempted numerous times over the past several years to sell as it rose in share price - but didn't. It underwent several sharp (for me) corrections, but I hung on. It recently topped at slightly under $100. Didn't sell. Now it is down to about $80 or so but is also going to have a 2 for 1 slit in April. Meanwhile, I get a modest cash dividend every month with which I have the option to re-deploy elsewhere. I will likely hang on to this one indefinitely (i.e. pending some compelling structural change) and see where it goes. The short message from this long missive is merely to reinforce your point that patience can indeed be a virtue on many occasions. Look to the fundamentals and be patient and good things can happen - but NO guarantees........
P.S. I know also that I am not unique in this experience - I think many if not most of your members would have very similar stories.
Publish only if you feel it is worth it. Best of luck to Brenda!
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 23, 2015
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