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Q: Hi Peter and the 5i Team,
I am getting on in years so I'm going to test your patience and repeat a earlier question. ALC is showing a P/E of 3. Is there something wrong with the business or company? The numbers still look OK to me but the ROE maybe could be better. Shipping on the Great Lakes stops in the winter when the canals & locks freeze-up. Would the market be anticipating a bad quarter due to the winter shut down? I want to diversify my portfolio by placing more of my cash into the transportation sector.
Thanks
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on April 06, 2013
Q: Hello Everyone,
I am a new member with my first question.
I am interested in 5Is opinion on the ongoing housing recovery in the US as it relates to Canadian Forestry sector. More specifically has your opinion changed on Acadia Forest(ADN) who suggested in their year end that they were expecting increased revenue based on saw log prices in Maine.
Finally with OSB demand growing, do you have an opinion on Ainsworth Lumber (ANS) and their very upbeat forecast through 2015. I believe that ANS is trading at 7.5 x Forward Earnings.

Thx
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 06, 2013
Q: Following up on Chucks question about the leveraged etf's. Given their structure and the decay that comes out of it, can't a prudent investor short both the hbd and hbu and come out ahead over time? For example, the hbd is off 25% in the past two years while the hbu is flat. I must be missing something or else someone else would have already thought of this.
Thanks,
Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on April 06, 2013
Q: Longview (LNV) I own this stock mainly for the dividend . Would you put this company in the same category as Renegade? Or is it a higher quality stock in terms of dividend safety and upside potential?

Thanks for your help and guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on April 06, 2013
Q: I know this is not the type of company you cover, but would you have any thoughts on Berkshire Hathaway - BRK.B - as an ETF alternative for U.S. exposure for an other-wise all Canadian portfolio. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by William on April 06, 2013
Q: re: north american energy partners-the new ceo appears to be turning around this co. he is buying shares almost on a daily basis for months now. should we not take his lead and do the same. thanks.
Read Answer Asked by robert on April 06, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, I'll appreciate your opinion on KP Tissues(KPT)Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on April 06, 2013
Q: What is your opinion on B2Gold BTO.
Should I continue to hold it.
Read Answer Asked by Jean on April 06, 2013
Q: Hello 5i Team,

Love this service! My question is concerning Centrix Health Corporation. How would you rate this company? I am thinking about putting this is my TFSA. Would this be a good move?

susanna
Read Answer Asked by susanna on April 06, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,
Can you give me an opinion on Corby Distilleries please.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 05, 2013
Q: Hi Peter
New member first question
Wondering if you can give your opinion on natural gas where do you see it 6 month from now.
as well if possible your opinion on HND and HNU on how they work.
thank you
Read Answer Asked by Sam on April 05, 2013
Q: I have moved all my investment accounts (TFSA, RRSP, Cash, etc) to one online brokerage. I did so for convenience in trading and accessing the account. However, it occurred to me the other day that I am perhaps unwittingly taking on unnecessary risk. I never take delivery of actual shares. What is my exposure if that online brokerage goes under? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by RICHARD on April 05, 2013
Q: On Sept. 29, 2012, RJ asked about Lydian and you liked it then. Rick Rule and Brent Cook could not have recommended it more strongly on BNN. Do you still think the same way as you did when responding to RJ in 2012? I bought it and if I trust the two "specialists" I should just hold until
it surpasses my buying price of $2.20 and keeps on going the right way --up!
Read Answer Asked by jean on April 05, 2013
Q: What do you make of the resignation of Brad Gunn, the CFO of Iona Energy (INA). Do you think it has to do with the late filing of his insider sales, something more ominous with respect to the company's finances, or simply for personal reasons as set out? Does an investor just sit tight for now?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 05, 2013
Q: Hi Peter:


Would you please comment on Temple Hotels com/TPH. Should I keep it for the dividends?

Thanks.

Henk
Read Answer Asked by HENK on April 05, 2013
Q: Hi 5I team: just joined and very impressed with your service. can you offer any insights on LOY. I believe they just announced another financing. thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on April 05, 2013
Q: This is somewhat related to Byron's excellent question earlier today on the 2013 budget 'bail-in' provisions for the banks.

The 5 big banks all operate discount brokerages ... e.g., Scotiabank and Scotia iTrade. If Scotiabank fell into the scenario described by Byron, could Scotia iTrade be affected? If so, what would the impact if any be on an iTrade customer's stock holdings? I realize they're not CIDC-insured.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on April 05, 2013
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