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Q: You recently answered a question on DH's current debt (short and long), outstanding debentures and cash on hand (see below). Where can I find this information on DH and other companies myself? Thank you.

5i Research Answer:
DH has $80 million in current loans, $1.4 billion on long term loans and $428 million in convertible debentures. There is $48 million in cash as well. DH did address the debt, and it is a priory in terms of trying to pay it down as much and as fast as possible.
Read Answer Asked by LARRY on November 07, 2016
Q: I'm confused with todays announced financial results. Can you provide some clarity.
Thanks
John
Read Answer Asked by John on November 07, 2016
Q: Hi Team,
If GUD does purchase Paladin, would that likely lead to GUD going from being equity concentrated and cash rich to being diluted or taking on significant debt with lower levels of cash? I am assuming ENDO would only want a cash deal given it's high debt levels. GUD would have to issue debt or equity presumably to close a deal.
Thank you, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 07, 2016
Q: My 25 year old Son started a new job with a group retirement or savings plan, the plan suggests for an aggressive investor; 60% Canadian, 25% foreign and 15% specialty equities. They offer asset Allocation Funds, for instance the Aggressive Growth has a 10 year return of 6.24% with an MER of 2.018, also several individual Funds like the True North Fund (Fidelity) with a 10 year return of 8.3% with a MER of 2.313% The other managers of individual funds are; GWLIM, Mackenzie, Beutel Goodman Montrusco. I,'d appreciate 5i's opinion on what advice to give a young investor on how to pick from the limited options all of which have 2% + MER fees.
Read Answer Asked by Charles on November 07, 2016
Q: Greetings Peter and 5i team: Along with every other investor, I suppose, I am interested in companies that have consistently created shareholder value over the long term with a history of dividend growth and superior ROE relative to their competitors. I am wondering if in today's environment there are any mid-cap or larger companies outside of the financial and energy sectors that fit that criteria but with a reasonable P/E relative to their historical valuations? I am thinking that based on previous Q&A that Magna might fit the bill right now? Any suggestions greatly appreciated, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on November 07, 2016
Q: I have owned gsy for several months now and it was on a good upswing. I thought its 3rd quarter results were pretty good and from another question asked I believe you did too. Can you explain the dramatic drop over the last few days? Do you think it will rebound? Is it a lot of profit taking? Or is there something fundamentally wrong and I should sell while i'm still ahead?
Read Answer Asked by Susan on November 07, 2016
Q: Hi guys
I see that there is a major shareholder that wants to call a special meeting and replace the board. What do you feel about this action and what it could mean to the company.At least it is encouraging to see that some one is trying to affect a change.The stock is trading at $.32 and they have about $ .70 in cash,it's almost in the best interest of the shareholders if they fold the company and give the shareholders the money after they pay back the debenture.

Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by auftar on November 07, 2016
Q: Hello team, was hoping to get your view on the following four companies. The first three look to be possible tax loss candidates for the year and could be worth picking up in December. I am curious to see how you rank them. Thank you,

AIR METHODS CRP AIRM
WILLIAMS-SONOMA WSM
Owens-Illinois Inc OI
TE Connectivity TEL
Read Answer Asked by Liam on November 07, 2016
Q: Hello,

I have 100k (non-registered) that I need to use for a child's schooling over the next 5 years. I will need 20k each year for the 5 years. Looking to balance preservation of capital while looking to at least match inflation over the 5 years. No interest in equity. How would you recommend going about investing the funds? GIC's? Short term bond funds? Money market funds? Recommendations?

Regards,

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 07, 2016
Q: Regarding the recent conclusion to the CETA negotiations, which industries/companies would you consider could be negatively affected, i.e. would a company such as Andrew Peller be adversely affected given the removal of tariffs on european wines. Thank you.

David
Read Answer Asked by david on November 07, 2016
Q: I'd like to get equity exposure outside North America through some ETFs. Could you recommend a few ETFs that would provide sufficient diversification across the rest of the world? Where should I focus? Europe? Emerging Markets?

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on November 07, 2016
Q: Looking for yield with some growth and would appreciate your opinion of each of these.Would appreciate your ranking in order of preference.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 07, 2016
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