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Q: In regards to typically Canadian commodity stocks: as the $US increases in value against the $CAD & many others, what companies will benefit the most in your opinion in the peer groups for various producers? Such as base metals, precious metals, lumber & oil/gas.

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Read Answer Asked by jessie on November 05, 2014
Q: GeneNews is reportedly amassing a good collection of cancer screening blood tests. Your thoughts about the company. Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on November 05, 2014
Q: Hi 5i ,yesterday while giving your thoughts on CZN you mentioned that the cash on hand was being used at a fairly brisk rate. so my question is how much cash do they have on hand and what has been their burn rate so far in 2014 ? do you know what the burn rate is for the next 12 months.
also with regards to commodities being in the dog house is it possible for some stocks of certain commodities to outperform the markets . for discussion purposes if zinc was to average &1.50 per lb for all of 2015 would this show up in zinc related stocks or all commodity stocks painted with the same brush (red).
are we still in a normal business cycle and do you feel the US recovery is for real ? thanx Norm
Read Answer Asked by NORM on November 05, 2014
Q: Hi Team,
with the US economy steaming ahead, would the stocks mentioned be a safe bet for increased share values?
Thank you for your input!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on November 05, 2014
Q: Russel Metals and Wajax are two companies that have ties to the oil industry. Wajax reported what appeared to be good results and the stock is down and I haven't been able to find RUS results, although the stock was down significantly today.

Are both down on their own merits or do you suspect the energy sector decline is largely responsible?

thanks for your insight. It helps to keep me off the ledge!

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 05, 2014
Q: Hi Peter! I have 50% of my total portfolio in well diversified Canadian stocks, mostly from your equity portfolio. Of the remaining 50%, 5% is cash; 25% is in US stocks; 5% each in Europe (FEZ) and Emerging Markets (EEM). I'm thinking of diversifying further by placing the remaining 10% or so into specific countries such as Japan and/or India.
Can I have your thoughts on this plan and can you recommend any specific ETFs?
Thanks! Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 05, 2014
Q: The Q3 results of BEP.UN released this morning are below last year and also against its LTA, prompting a hit on the share price.

Can you comment on its Q3 results and also its prospect for Q4 and the full year as to whether this negative Q3 result is just a blip in the longer term of things?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on November 05, 2014
Q: In the grand scheme of things, which is more important, WTI or Brent. I have been watching energy to see if there is a bottom in sight and there are tenuous signs that maybe there is for Brent but not yet for WTI.
Read Answer Asked by Fred on November 05, 2014
Q: Hello 5i !

What are your current favorite 5 non cyclical, high growth, dividend growth stocks?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Randy on November 05, 2014
Q: I currently hold (4 yr now) CPG, BTE & VET-all seem to have low debt & high CF per share but it is hard to find the total "all in" cost for ea BOE? I am thinking of adding BNE at some point because it has almost an $8.00 per share cash flow PS and seems cheap based on all metrics-ergo, should be able to support super dividend it pays out: this seems the case for the other holdings as well? What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by James on November 05, 2014
Q: Hi Peter
Could I have your evaluation of this stock. Really enjoy your daily answers to all the interesting questions.Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 05, 2014
Q: Seems like an earning miss due to increased spending. Could you please give your short and long term view of the company? I own SUM.to, would you recommend switch to companies under your coverage, e.g., DSG.to, ESL.to, or SYZ.v, etc.?

Thank you very much!
Read Answer Asked by Dong Sheng on November 05, 2014
Q: Hi 5i Team,

What are your thoughts on FIE (iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF)?

It looks good on paper - good diversification, good dividends, but on the other hand performance over 5 years pales in comparison to something like BNS.

Is it worth it for the instant diversification in the financial sector, or are you better with 2-4 stocks?

Thanks,

Mike.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 05, 2014
Q: BTE, SGY, WCP, FRC. Do you think, there is a risk of dividend cut? Is it worth averaging down?
Read Answer Asked by S on November 05, 2014
Q: What is your view on this company at the current price? Should I wait or is now a good time to invest for the long term?
Read Answer Asked by James on November 05, 2014
Q: I picked up a small position in XSR earlier this year. I'm now down by over 25% due to recent "bad" news. In your opinion, is this a long term hold or should I cut my losses? Is there a stock in the sector with better potential? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Angela on November 05, 2014
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