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• General Mills Inc. (GIS $44.69)
  • $44.69 P/E (TTM): 10.4X Cap: $25.79B
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• Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL $23.37)
  • $23.37 P/E (TTM): 27.33X Cap: $13.17B
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• Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN $63.01)
  • $63.01 P/E (TTM): 114.18X Cap: $22.51B
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• Sanderson Farms Inc. (SAFM)
  • P/E (TTM): 4.89X
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Q: Hi 5i,

Can you give me a couple US based food companies that pay a div.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Mark on September 28, 2018

• Tesla Inc. (TSLA $411.05)
  • $411.05 P/E (TTM): 386.52X Cap: $1.56T
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Q: Is the 10%+ drop following the news of the SEC decision to sue Elon Musk a market overreaction? How do you see this story playing out?

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Read Answer Asked by Colum on September 28, 2018

• LGX Oil + Gas Inc. (OIL $0.01)
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Q: Please rank four of your favourite stocks in the oil industry in order of fundamental stability and potential for growth as well as risk. Would you be entering this sector at this time? What industry risks do you foresee? I have never invested in this area so basically, I am looking for your guidance.

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Read Answer Asked by Stella on September 28, 2018

• Canadian National Railway Company (CNR $148.08)
  • $148.08 P/E (TTM): 19.87X Cap: $89.52B
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Q: What do you think of CNR as a 3-5 year investment ? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Norman on September 28, 2018

• STEP Energy Services Ltd. (STEP $5.49)
  • $5.49 Cap: $400M
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Q: I just recently made aware of this stock, has 5i been following this stock, and what do you think of STEP if you follow it?
Thanks Barry

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Read Answer Asked by Barry on September 28, 2018

• GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF $6.36)
  • $6.36 Cap: $195M
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Q: Is Graftech a buy at these levels ? Thank you for this great service.

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Read Answer Asked by Christopher on September 28, 2018

• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $52.53)
  • $52.53 P/E (TTM): 18.19X Cap: $25.77B
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• Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (QQC $40.01)
  • $40.01 P/E (TTM): 29.76X Cap: $1.39B
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• State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY $115.92)
  • $115.92 P/E (TTM): 34.95X Cap: $22.28B
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Q: What stocks and sectors(weighting’s) would you add to balance XIC?

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Read Answer Asked by Nino on September 28, 2018

• BCE Inc. (BCE $35.18)
  • $35.18 P/E (TTM): 5.26X Cap: $32.64B
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• BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (ZUT $27.36)
  • $27.36 P/E (TTM): 17.83X Cap: $854M
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• BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZIC $18.51)
  • $18.51 Cap: $3.75B
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Q: I own the following:
ZUT - 5%, loss -9%
ZIC - 4% loss -6%
BCE - 2%, loss -19%

Would you recommend trimming any of the above?

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Read Answer Asked by Rosemin on September 28, 2018

• Solium Capital Inc. (SUM $1.73)
  • $1.73 P/E (TTM): 172.9X Cap: $1.08B
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Q: What is your view of SUM as a growth stock ?

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 28, 2018

• The Mint Corporation (MIT)
  • Cap: $7M
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Q: What is your opinion of Mint as a growth stock please?

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 28, 2018

• Block Inc. Class A (SQ)
  • P/E (TTM): 59.56X Cap: $53.89B
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Q: Square is being called future FANG by some analysts. Can you please elaborate a bit more ? Thanks a lot.

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Read Answer Asked by Lai Kuen on September 28, 2018

• goeasy Ltd. (GSY $122.52)
  • $122.52 P/E (TTM): 8.85X Cap: $1.95B
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Q: Would the stock price of GSY drop if the yield curve flattens? If so, would this be a serious correction? Would all companies in the financial sector be affected ? Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 28, 2018

• Titan Machinery Inc. (TITN $19.23)
  • $19.23 Cap: $443M
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Q: What is your opinion on this US stock It seems like it rises and than drops all there gain. Thanks Bob

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 28, 2018

• NIO Inc. American depositary shares each representing one Class A (NIO $4.95)
  • $4.95 Cap: $11.11B
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Q: Could you please provide your views on this Chinese company. It makes electric cars in China. Is it worth buying at current prices?

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Read Answer Asked by satish on September 28, 2018

• Crius Energy Trust (KWH.UN $8.80)
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Q: What are your thoughts on Crius? My average price is 9.22. I am wondering about waiting for a rebound in 2019 or take my loss. Any suggestions for a replacement that carries a dividend? Or just stay the course. Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Brad on September 28, 2018

• West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFT)
  • P/E (TTM): 15.3X Cap: $5.62B
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• Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF $14.18)
  • $14.18 Cap: $149M
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Q: I have no holdings in North American lumber industries. What are your feelings on this industry for the mid to long term and are there any particular stocks that you would consider buying today. Or perhaps an etf instead?

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Read Answer Asked by Donald on September 28, 2018

• Protech Home Medical Corp. (PTQ)
  • P/E (TTM): -32.3X Cap: $232M
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Q: Do you shed any light on why PHM has risen 50% on larger volume over the last 2 weeks ? Are the same crew still running both VMD and PHM ? Thanx Robbie

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 28, 2018

• Global X Active Preferred Share ETF (HPR $10.49)
  • $10.49 P/E (TTM): 35.71X Cap: $925M
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Q: Good Morning,
I am considering adding this preferred share ETF for tax efficient income returns and to potentially cushion the portfolio a bit if (when) there is a downturn in equity markets. I do not hold any other fixed income. How will preferred shares perform in a downturn assuming interest rates may go up for a year or 2 more and then back down during a economic slowdown.

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Read Answer Asked by Kyle on September 28, 2018

• Black Diamond Group Limited (BDI $16.96)
  • $16.96 P/E (TTM): 28.95X Cap: $1.08B
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Q: I sold BDI at a sizable loss years ago and fully appreciate how extremely cyclical this companies earnings are, for good or bad. Waiting patiently for an opportunity to catch a high beta cyclical upswing in the companies earnings. Can you advice as to how to approach this investment thesis? Start building a position now even thought its early or wait till there is clearly an upswing in earnings while trying to avoid false starts? I cant help but think that after years of terrible government policy there is blood in the streets now.

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Read Answer Asked by Joel on September 28, 2018

• Power Corporation of Canada Subordinate Voting Shares (POW $65.03)
  • $65.03 P/E (TTM): 13.64X Cap: $41.19B
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• Savaria Corporation (SIS $25.19)
  • $25.19 P/E (TTM): 29.29X Cap: $1.80B
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• goeasy Ltd. (GSY $122.52)
  • $122.52 P/E (TTM): 8.85X Cap: $1.95B
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• Fiera Capital Corporation Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (FSZ $5.83)
  • $5.83 P/E (TTM): 23.48X Cap: $625M
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• Spin Master Corp. Subordinate Voting Shares (TOY $19.77)
  • $19.77 P/E (TTM): 26.28X Cap: $1.97B
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Q: I have had for years. If I sell, can you recommend a replacement? Thoughts?

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Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on September 28, 2018