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Q: Hi there,

I have been following this stock for a bit but am struggling to figure out what is unique about their offering versus all the other payment processors out there. Can you provide some insight. Revenues are certainly growing but this seems to be a crowded field these days - what is their competitive advantage that would interest a long term investor?

Thanks and Happy New Year
Read Answer Asked by kelly on January 04, 2015
Q: In your company reports, in the company report card summary you quote a value for 5 YR ROE. Please clarify if this is the average yearly ROE calculated over a 5 yr. period. If indeed this is an average I would suggest you add additional info as a single average number is next to useless. Ideally, the latest individual values for the past 5 years should be stated or, less at least the average with the min and max value.
Happy New Year to all,
Steve

Read Answer Asked by Steve on January 04, 2015
Q: hello 5i:
I'm currently slightly underweight financials and would like to add to a small holding of FSZ. I've read your reply to a question in December (FSZ vs CF),and am slightly puzzled by the response. FSZ currently trades at a PE of 13.7 vs a normal PE of 21.5 and a cash flow of 15.4 vs a normal of 24.5. This appears, to me, to be much more upside than CF offers. Do I have my figures right? Do you consider FSZ a buy at the moment, or should I be looking to add to positions in BNS, or other areas of the financials that show more opportunity?
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 04, 2015
Q: Hi.... More of a comment than a question.
Eit.un recently redeemed 20 percent of the units I tendered to their annual voluntary redemption offer. The redemption price per unit exceeded the current market price by $1.45 per share. 20% of $1.45 is 29 cents. The annual Mer on this fund is approximately 25 cents per unit per year.
As a result owners of Eit.un who tender and then re purchase the tendered units get the fund services for free. Cool, eh?
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 04, 2015
Q: On January 2nd you stated the cumulative contribution limit on a TFSA was $36,500. What am I missing, my calculation puts it at $26,500??
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Edgar on January 03, 2015
Q: I realize this is a bit of a wide open question but if you were to recommend 3 Canadian high-growth potential stocks for inclusion in a TFSA account what would be your top picks? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on January 03, 2015
Q: Was wondering your thoughts on the greater potential growth TD or C, I know hey are different types of banks but was wondering your thoughts on growth thanks
Read Answer Asked by jason on January 03, 2015
Q: Most analysts warn that you should never hold leveraged ETF's long term. But I see some very large annual returns that are very close to the "three times" the return of the underlying ETF. Is there anything wrong with setting aside 10% of one's portfolio to try to supersize returns in sectors of high conviction. I am thinking of FAS (financials), TECL (technology) and CURE (healthcare).
Read Answer Asked by ROB on January 03, 2015
Q: I note that VUS appears to use derivatives to underpin its investments. Given the role played by derivatives in the 2008 debacle, how safe is this ETF?
Read Answer Asked by roger on January 03, 2015
Q: Hi Everyone and Happy New Year to All
I am hoping you can help with an analysis of CSU.My broker shows expected earnings for 2015 of $15.09 although that is up from 14.89 60 days ago.Is this what you are expecting? Also I am wondering what cash flow number you expect.
Is cash flow a better figure to look at here? I notice they record Goodwill and Intangibles separately but only amortize Intangibles?
Would a declining Euro have much impact on their numbers?
Many thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on January 03, 2015
Q: I have held on to this stock in order to take the gain in 2015. There was some talk around the time the takeover was announced about an extraordinary dividend upon closing. Do you have any news or information about this? Should I sell or hold on until closing?

Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on January 03, 2015
Q: On the above mentioned ETF's, which are supposed to pay a dividend monthly, these ones did not pay anything in December. It appears that they will pay in early January. Will I expect two payments in January then? How can an ETF quote that they pay monthly when they do not. This could impact investors who depend on fixed income. Thanks for your response.
Read Answer Asked by Ric on January 03, 2015
Q: Would you please provide an updated opinion on MM? In Oct. 2013 you expressed serious reservations concerning MM - has your view changed? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on January 03, 2015
Q: Hi peter I recently read a "research report" citing the wrong dividend yield for COS. At the current price of $10 and change and the annual yield at 80 cents annually the yield is around 7.5% give or take a basis point or two. I mention this because at these levels a yield in this range is sustainable even at oil $52/barrel. Do you agree? Do you see another quick leg down for oil prices only to spring back up to the magical prices area just below where most shale producers are still losing money (65). Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by mark on January 03, 2015
Q: Happy New Year..
I have been conservative in my TFSA. Was thinking of selling SLF, BMO, and CM. All up 30 to 50%. Taking on more risk/potential growth..SGY, ARE, RRX,DHX.B and MND. They seem beat up and I have plenty of time and do not need the cash. Not being greedy, just thinking I'm not using the TFSA to its full potential.Can you comment and add two or three other suggestions?
Thanks
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 03, 2015
Q: could you please recommend one or more etfs that would target US banks in Canadian fund. Do you think it is a good move having limited exposure to the above.
as always thanks
yossi
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on January 03, 2015
Q: Happy New Year. I have a 30 stock portfolio that is equal weighted. One of the position is BPF.UN. I have concerns that Boston Pizza will face headwinds this year given 103 out of 358 stores are located in Alberta and that part of the Canadian economy will taking it on the chin due to lower oil prices. Is this a concern? If you held this would you continue to hold? many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on January 03, 2015
Q: Hi and Happy New Year
Would you lease recommend a Technology ETF as well ans a US large cap ETF for my TFSA. Thanks for helping me to finish 2014 in great shape.
Guy R
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on January 03, 2015
Q: Not a question, but a comment. I thought Ryan did a great interview on BNN yesterday!
Read Answer Asked by Linda on January 03, 2015
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