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Q: Peter, given the seasonal "sell in May" scenario, even though it seems irrelevant this year, combined with the extremely high TSX near record levels, would it not be prudent to wait till the summer to rebalance or increase current holdings, even in growth names like DHX, SJ, ACQ, AVO, AYA, BAD, SGY and WCP. Or are today's prices ok for a 3 year hold. Thanks as usual
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on June 12, 2014
Q: Hi 5i team,

Assuming a balance portfolio, I was thinking about switching CGI Group for either Surge or Whitecap resources. Although in very different sectors, I am looking to switch into a company with more growth. CGI is cheap on a valuation basis, but doesn't seem to have current momentum.

Your thoughts and suggestion is much appreciated.

Regards,
Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on June 11, 2014
Q: Bought BNP a few years ago for gas exposure when it was a market darling with an attractive dividend. The dividend, while still attractive, was cut and the share price has been a roller-coaster ride and I'm still down 7%. I'm considering switching and as it's in a taxable acct I can use the tax loss. Can you suggest a couple of stocks with a good and hopefully growing dividend with some capital upside. I'm retired so the dividend is important.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on June 11, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

I'm looking to add an energy stock to my TFSA holdings (which currently include AYA, ENB, BNS, T, and STN). I've seen you recommend BAD, SGY, and TOU and have also been seeing various articles suggesting SU might be a good purchase given that it's relatively inexpensive at the moment.

Do you have a preference between any of these four?
Read Answer Asked by James on June 11, 2014
Q: re: Canada's big banks

Seeking Alpha commented today that Moody's lowered Canadian Banks outlook to negative.

"Affirming the ratings of Canada's largest banks, Moody's cuts their outlook from stable to negative, thanks to the government's plans to implement a "bail-in" regime (i.e., creditors to take a haircut) for systemically important lenders."

I have a 5% position in TD and have done quite well with an excellent dividend. Is this something I should be concerned about moving forward?

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on June 11, 2014
Q: Hi 5i Team,

Can you please comment on the report from Seeking Alpha today that Moody's has downgraded big Canadian banks (e.g., BNS) to "negative" due the prospect of "bail-in" legislation being passed in Canada?

Also, any quick thoughts on how investors with discount brokerage accounts should respond to the possibility of a "bail-in" occuring should something really go wrong with their bank? Does it mean investors would take a haircut if they held stocks and bonds in their brokerage accounts?

If so, is there any defence an investor can mount?

Thanks so much.

Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 11, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
I have been a member for about a month, and must admit, your advice is very good. I have two questions: i like the aapl stock, but i cannot see it going very high. If it doubles, it would get to a 1000 billion market cap, is this possible? I do not recall seeing a stock hitting those highs. Second, i have been looking at a company called the Buckle, BKE in the US market; it is a high end retailer competing with the gap with high insider ownership. It has done very well and the ROE is high followed by lower PE under 15. The stock has not moved much in about two years. Any comments please? Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on June 11, 2014
Q: I have noticed in my td market and research that for a week now the gold miners are the ones moving up. Is this worrisome? It looks like the smart money is moving into gold stocks. Does this mean a recession is on the horizon? Except for IMG, I have no exposure to gold.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on June 11, 2014
Q: I have started new positions in Vrx and Pfe with their recent pullbacks as I do not have any healthcare. I would like to build up to a 5% position in each stock. Would you consider this prudent at this time?

Thanks,

Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on June 11, 2014
Q: Hi Peter, I have owned ATD.b for about a year and have done well. I read an article in the Globe re atd.b not being entered in the SPX because of various reasons, so while I am happy with my return, the stock has been going sideways for a while. Should I consider,to the point, might I do better with Loblaws in lieu of the above mentioned article. I need growth and income too. I am open to any replacement stock you might recommend if not the above two. Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on June 11, 2014
Q: Hi team, great work as always. I am looking for your opinion on two stocks. High North Resources (HN.V) on the venture and Luminpulse (LMP) on the TSX. Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Seamus on June 11, 2014
Q: When asked to recommend 4 growth stocks on June 9th you suggested AVO,ACQ,BAD,and AYA. When asked a similar question today you suggest DHX,SJ,and WSP. Please explain why you would recommend completely different 'growth stocks' to the same query within a two day period? Otherwise when scanning the Q/A column for my own guidance I find this inconsistency confusing rather than helpful.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 11, 2014
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