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Q: Hi Team,

Would you say the worst is over for GE and the stock has finally broken its downward trend? Isn't GE stock in a more favourable risk/reward situation? Would you be a buyer now if you were a higher risk investor? Or would you still wait?

Thanks for your invaluable guidance!
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on May 16, 2018
Q: AIF recently reported - they missed estimates. Revenue growth is strong and has been increasing steadily, however they have now missed two consecutive quarters largely on write downs and an increase in compensation. Market has punished the stock and now down -25% YTD. What are your thoughts on the company and management going forward? I am considering taking a loss (registered account) and buying an oil stock. I am holding ENB and PXT and considering TVE, GTE or RRX or another suggesting? Stay the course or switch out?
Read Answer Asked by Glen on May 16, 2018
Q: I would like to sell, I think, one of either EIF or ECI to buy CNR. I feel that CNR will provide greater stability, albeit at potentially lower long-term growth, than either of the named stocks. While I like the dividends each pays and am not concerned at the moment about their continuing, I am more interested in overall long-term returns however they may be achieved. The question is which one to sell, assuming you feel that this is a good move. I realize there is a risk/return tradeoff here and am willing to give up some return if warranted.

I have owned EIF and ECI for many years so I am familiar with their ups and downs and warts. I am not crazy about ECI's business model and wonder about future growth. I am concerned about future volatility (shorts, aviation industry etc.) with EIF but think ultimately it had good growth potential. Both of these stocks are well off their highest highs and I wonder if either will ever get there again.

Does one stand out to you as the better choice to sell or again, should I just stay the course? I also own HEI and will be keeping it. That gives me about 8% between EIF and HEI so I wonder if that favours selling EIF to minimize an aviation concentration risk.

Appreciate your insight and guidance.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 16, 2018
Q: I noticed you recommend AQN for the utility sector. I am interested in taking a position but when I look at NPI I find it more attractive in many areas (not all). So I'd like to know why you would pick AQN over NPI? AQN is bigger so adds diversity. Dividends are pretty much the same. But on the NPI side its got better margins, EPS, positive cash flow, less dilution, much higher ROIC and ROE. Also better momentum in the short term, long term not as good. What gives AQN the edge here from your analysis? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Adam on May 16, 2018
Q: My self-service broker has in its inventory Sherritt bonds, having 7-1/2 years to maturity on 11 Oct 2025. The (annualized) yield to maturity is 9.8% .
To redeem the bonds at full value on the maturity date, Sherritt does not have to do well : it just needs to survive without defaulting on its debt.
I am fully aware that these bonds are not suitable for the safe fixed-income part of my portfolio, but rather would be lumped in with my equity investments in terms of risk.
What is your opinion as to the probability that Sherritt will, at a minimum, "at least barely survive" so that they would be able to redeem the face value of the bonds in 2025?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on May 16, 2018
Q: Hello, SCR is up on very big volume. Do you have any thoughts on who is buying? In your opinion, is this mainly:
1) retail investors jumping in because of the recent court ruling on sports betting? or 2) could it be institutions buying and setting up some long term positions?

I have held for a while and doubled down on the lows...finally above water and wondering if I should sell or wait this out. I hold SCR in my "fun money" portfolio and I take a lot of risk.
Read Answer Asked by Don on May 16, 2018
Q: Hello 5i, I hold Spartan with a cost of 7.54 per share and was thinking of selling for the tax loss(maybe). What is the last day that I could sell my Spartan shares before they are converted to Vermilion shares. Also I am thinking of letting the shares convert as I like Vermilion as a company. What would be your view on this. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 16, 2018
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