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Q: Greetings: My question is concerning 3 stocks: Element EFN, Fiera FSZ, and Tricon TCN. I have owned these stocks for over a year, and they have done almost nothing. I bought them because I understood them to be "growth names." But in retrospect, which I know is always clear, I would have seen more growth in non-growth names: BNS or HCG, or even KBL or WPK!. Also, I note that you say the following about Element: "We think it is a stock that needs to be given five years. We think the company, despite all of its recent activity, is only getting started."
OK, here's my question, I know, finally. My opportunity cost has been huge on these names. Should I just be patient (hopefully not for another 5 years) or exit now, after which I know all three will immediately shoot up, and then enter when they have "matured" a bit. I had expected steady growth. Or should I simply hang on and change my expectations. With new money I am buying names like First Service and Auto Canada and Boyd and seeing way more growth.
Thank you once again for service that I still can't believe exists. Cheers
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on June 09, 2014
Q: Peter and team,
Can you give a update and opinion for IMG, SAS and general gold comment.
Thanks,
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 09, 2014
Q: Eric Nuttall just trashed Surge Energy and Bellatrix Exp. as being 'un-investible' companies, while at the same time highlighted EnCana and Tourmaline Oil as his top picks, both of which are owned by Sprott (the company he works for)....is this good advice, or the type of conduct that caused you to create 5i? Thanks as always...
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on June 09, 2014
Q: We currently have approx $20,000 GIC maturing that we wish to reinvest. The current yield on GIC's is very low and we are reluctant to put this money back in GICs. However in our portfolio we consider this $20,000 to be part of our "SAFE" money. We are considering preferred shares for their higher return and relative safety if we buy from a "blue" chip company.

Could you give me the name of 3 preferred shares that you feel confident in recommending. We are happy to hold these for long term. If you have any other suggestion for a very safe investment we would be happy to hear that as well.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Vicki on June 09, 2014
Q: Like to have your opinion of AM, E and TBE
Many thanks, Joseph
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on June 09, 2014
Q: Hi guy's ,a question about AFN ,they show a dividend far above earnings,how does this work and would it be a good investment at this price.Ihave been watching it for awhile but it never seems to have a decent pullback.Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by rick on June 09, 2014
Q: Bellatrix (BXE). I am down 18% on this company. I know they did a bought deal at $9.50 and that it was reduced. Is it more volatile because it does not pay a dividend and shorts don't have to cover the dividend? Should I continue to hold or buy more or wait. It is dragging down the rest of my portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on June 09, 2014
Q: Hi Peter& Team, thanks for all your help to date. I am starting TFSA and RESP account for my kids and looking for some growth stock advice. One of kid has 5 yrs timeframe while my son has 10 yrs timeframe. Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by S on June 09, 2014
Q: Kelso KLS-X seems to be delisted. I cannot seem to find out why this has happened and how it will affect me , as I have some stocks in this security.

Duane Campbell
Read Answer Asked by Duane on June 09, 2014
Q: Dear Gentlemen.
Refresh Financial Debentures
I bought the debenture (with 7% interest) last year, as a private investment and so far its OK.
They offer new issue.
Its a risky investment ?
Thanks for opinion
Best Regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on June 09, 2014
Q: Bankers Petroleum (BNK)had a sudden price drop today, followed by a rebound. The volume of shares being traded is six times than the average normal. There was a trading halt today, followed by resumption. The company is having an investor day conference in Toronto, followed by another one in London. The company seems to be doing all the right things. The stock is up 70% from the time I bought it. Should I hold or sell it here.
Read Answer Asked by Vinod on June 09, 2014
Q: Dear Gentlemen,
Question : Consumer Sector (for PF balancing)
1) Do you consider Consumer Good, Consumer Defense and Consumer Cyclical as one sector or 3 sectors ?
Thanks
Best Regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on June 09, 2014
Q: I am looking at 5 stocks with the objective of buying 2 or 3 of them in my TFSA (which is doing well thanks to you). The 5 are SPB, SGY, TOU, RRX and IPL. Only SGY and IPL have net buy insider trading. TOU and RRX have large net selling.
How important are these insider trading numbers and can you recommend 2 or 3 of these?
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on June 09, 2014
Q: good morning team,

May I have your thoughts on Boralex (BLX.TO) as a long term investment?

Thanks, Manuel
Read Answer Asked by Manuel on June 09, 2014
Q: In Wilan’s (WIN) recent annual circular, there is a proposal to “reduce the stated capital account of the common shares in the capital of the Corporation by $120 million”. Is this the same as a share buyback? Can you explain in simple terms what this is and why a corporation does this? (I understand share buybacks, but how is this different?)
Read Answer Asked by Steven on June 09, 2014