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Q: Can you explain in simple terms how ECN functions at a high level?

For example, in their rail vertical, are they leasing their own rail cars or connecting buyers to sellers while providing loans, or something entirely else? What makes them attractive for buyers versus going to a big bank? I'm trying to see wherein lies their competitive advantage.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on January 09, 2018
Q: Hi all,
I was happy to see the deal announcement regarding AAR.UN this morning. I will likely look to sell now rather than wait. I am considering replacing with another REIT or in preferred shares. Considering a balanced portfolio and everything else being equal, looking for both a +4% yearly distribution return and should be a long-term hold, any suggestions? (This is held within an RRSP.) Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Stephane on January 09, 2018
Q: Hi guys,
What are your current thoughts of DOO. You had a B rating on it in a previous report. The share buyback was suppose to be over in July, but recently I keep seeing more insider buying. Is this new or a continuation of the previous major share repurchase announcement. You commented in the report about their engine division (rotex?). I believe their are making these for Scarab jet boats now. Any guidance on the sale of those boats and how that 2015 sale panned out for increase engine manufacturing now that it is out of their SeaDoo brand? I hear that this engine is the best for small jet boats, so perhaps with the good marketing of Scarab, sales could be in a better trajectory. There has been good price movement in this stock lately, but I am nervous about going into a consumer based manufacturer company. You had also commented on large USD based debt in the report. As of late currency swings could be more relevant to earnings. (Also- full disclosure- i want want for me lake Huron Cottage) i could be biased. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by william on January 09, 2018
Q: Facebook has had a good run in the past 12 months and there is a good mix of analysts who rate it as a buy. However Pivotal Research rates it as a sell and calls for a 24% drop in the current price. What is your opinion of FB? Is Googl a better stock at this juncture or would you recommend I look at another stock in this sector.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on January 09, 2018
Q: Some weeks ago I decided I wanted to buy Fortis and/or Emera. Since then they have been both dropping and I am waiting for them to bottom out. Their chart is horrible for what I consider blue chips. Is this decline based on interest rate fears or is it a general rotation or is there another reason? I favour Emera for income but Fortis for growth so I may split the purchase. Do you have a favourite?
Read Answer Asked by Don on January 09, 2018
Q: Hi.
Looking for ETF exposure to CDN junior and intermediate sized oil weighted producers and wondering what your favourite pick is. I went through the screening process in a couple of my brokerage accounts but did not find anything that stimulated a buy decision. If you could also offer up your top 3-4 individual stock picks that would meet the criteria that would be appreciated- I might just make my own "mini-fund" instead.
Best Regards
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 09, 2018
Q: Hi 5i Team

I've been watching CGX from the sidelines and can't get past the persistent high P/E ratio in the face of the struggles that the movie theater industry is going through. I understand that CGX is working hard to diversify and that the have a virtual monopoly on screens in Canada but that doesn't justify the high P/E to me. I'm leaning more toward buying PUTs rather than buying the stock or CALLs.

I'd appreciate your opinion on CGX's current valuation and prospects for next year.

Thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 09, 2018
Q: Request 5is view on Caldwell Partners.
How is the company's business model, quality of management and profitability?
The gross margins seem to be good but net margins seem too thin and not sustainable.
How big can they grow? Currently they are at $58 million revenue. Can they scale up or will they remain small company forever?
Does it have potential to attract institutional investors?
Too many questions but Im trying to understand the company because the stocks liquidity and trading is nothing much to speak of. My concern on trading is will this remain a penny stock and later get in to restricted list or get delisted?
Read Answer Asked by Sridhar on January 09, 2018
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and 5i staff,

For my son's 2018 TFSA contribution, please rank these stocks and one ETF in order of preference: GSY, AVO, TOY, SIS, MX, XEU. He already holds SIS (up 216%), TOY (up 50%), and MX (up 34%). He holds no European stocks and very little outside of Canada, so I think that XEU could achieve some extra diversification, with a further advantage that it's a "commission-free" ETF with Scotia iTrade. Any other suggestions would be most welcome.

His other holdings include BCE, BEP.UN, BNS, CAR.UN, ENGH, GUD, KXS, NFI, PBH, and TRP.

Thanks for such great advice! There's no way we could replicate such results without 5i at our side.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 09, 2018
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