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Q: PEIX
PEIX reported block buster result because of high ethanol prices and low corn prices. Q1 should be even much better as the price advantage is higher. It seem that a few years ago they were a speculative company. It went up 20% after hours, and has risen more than 150% since December.
What is their cash and debt position?
Do you see them as a good investment at current level?
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on February 27, 2014
Q: Hello 5i:
PHX ( PHX Energy Services) just released it's record financial and operating results for 2013. Before I jump into this stock, I would like your opinion on this company and the future risks in this sector.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 27, 2014
Q: Can you comment on the continued weak price of PRE? It had a recent oil discovery. Is there something other than geopolitical risk that I might be missing? Perhaps a big player is selling and hopefully done soon?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on February 27, 2014
Q: I see a lot of cost cutting measures in order to increase earnings. Does it point to an advanced stage in the economic cycle ?
Read Answer Asked by Denis on February 27, 2014
Q: Hi

I've opened a family RESP for my kids age 5 & 13. At this time it has $5500. What is the best investment target for that account ?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Alon on February 27, 2014
Q: Hi - any comments on the financing deal by RLC today? thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on February 27, 2014
Q: About Catherine's questions on stop losses and when to sell criteria, I read last night Peter's earlier blog posting -

https://www.5iresearch.ca/blog/some-possible-reasons-to-sell

and I thought I would e-mention it as I found it helpful...Tom M


Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 27, 2014
Q: Hello, I am a new client and need some assistance.

% of Holdings % of Gains
ATD.B 2.3% 18.96%
ALA 0.9% 9.06%
ACQ 0.9% 7.25%
AVO 1.5% -1.91%
BAD 7.0% 173.88%
CIX 1.1% -1.63%
CNR 2.6% 10.14%
CTC.A 1.7% 8.93%
CSU 7.5% 34.71%
DII.B 1.2% -7.94%
EFN 0.7% 4.63%
ESL 1.1% 76.50%
GIL 1.2% 4.52%
HLF 1.5% 22.96%
HCG 2.7% 18.17%
IFP.A 1.5% 94.23%
IPL 3.0% 18.54%
KLS 0.2% 6.06%
KEL 1.0% 4.58%
LNR 1.7% 80.08%
MG 3.0% 14.5%
MDA 1.7% 3.78%
MX 2.3% 4.61%
OTC 7.0% 14.64%
PVG 0.3% -40.21%
PSD 0.4% -27.27%
RRX 0.8% -0.69%
STN 1.4% 0.06%
SJ 1.7% 2.52%
TD 2.1% 5.61%
TOU 4.1% 11.82%
VRX 4.9% 30.77%
VET 1.3% --new--
WFT 2.3% 16.92%
WCP 1.7% 14.28%
VDU 0.6% --new--
VUN 0.6% --new--
VCN 0.6% --new--


What should I sell, if any? And what should I purchase to diversify my portfolio?

I think I would like to have no more than 30 stocks to make it easier for myself to look after. What are your thoughts?

I appreciate your time and assistance.

Thanks you very much.

Karen.
Read Answer Asked by Karen on February 27, 2014
Q: As a long sufferer holder of Canadian Lithium, now RB Energy (RBI), I wonder if today's jump was just short covering or there was some new development? Thanks, Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 27, 2014
Q: hi,

I have debentures of Argent energy - aet.db.- expiry June 2018 - Do you think I should hold them or just sell.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by cecile on February 27, 2014
Q: Hi 5i,

WLC has really shot up I am still down about 40% on my investment.
Can you give me your opinion on this company and is it worth holding on to it or averaging down?

Thanks, Irshad.
Read Answer Asked by Irshad on February 27, 2014
Q: Hello Peter & 5i team, what does an investor do with a situation like KSU, where there may be a material change? Along with CNR, I wanted a US rail name. Despite the highest multiple in rails at the time, I was persuaded by growth potential from the US crop turn around, a comparatively fairly small coal exposure at 10% of volume coupled with a small but growing crude shipment opportunity, the Mexico advantage to come from 4 auto plants coming on stream and the KSU pipeline from Mexico into the US. I had been doing very well, but the stock is now down 27% from November highs. KSU missed earnings (but still grew earnings by 15%)last report due to a coal customer switching to natural gas (turns out coal customers are fewer but larger), warned the Mexico auto business would take longer to fruition, but reiterated the railway as a growth company. But then Mexico breaches its duopoly multi year remaining rail agreement by proposing to open up to competition, subject only to Mexico senate endorsement (which may or may not happen). Turns out rail network is government owned and not the competitive moat we are looking for. Do you sell and move on at a loss or wait for this to play out? I have a 6.5% US weighting; 2.5% weighting combined portfolio. Thank you for your consideration. Keith
Read Answer Asked by Keith on February 27, 2014
Q: How would you adjust Cipher's (DND) just reported quarterly EPS for proper comparison with the conscensus adjusted earnings of 0.225 (from your Feb 21st response). Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by John on February 27, 2014
Q: Hello. I have read comments regarding stop loss selling but I would appreciate your insight and suggested reading on when to sell a stock. I have heard many say it is a difficult part of investing but have not offered any strategies. And, as you have commented, you don't offer target prices. Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on February 27, 2014
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