Q: Can I get your thoughts on these two looking forward without regard for weighting. Either short or long term. Please give thoughts on overall quality, management, risk level, buy or ignore?
Q: Parkland has a history of growth by acquisition and currently seems to be digesting its the purchase of Chevron Canada's downstream assets. Your recent comments note it high debt levels due to acquisitions. But what are your thoughts about future acquisitions by PKI ? When might this take place and what are potential targets ?
Q: 52 shares of Micro Focus appeared on my monthly statement a few months ago. They did not perform well. I would like your thoughts about that company.
Thank you.
Q: Can you please suggest a US$ stock that would be leveraged to an increase in the oil price? I am looking for a good, 5i-style company, but if possible, not necessarily a giant that doesn't have a lot of room to run. I appreciate you don't follow the US market but do let me know if there is something that you might be able to recommend.
Q: Maple Leaf Foods took a sharp hit at the beginning of trade, but has recovered somewhat, still down 3+% as I write this. How do you feel about them moving forward?
Separately, maybe a way to reduce the sheer volume of questions on the same company on a given day, is when selecting a company from the drop-down box, if 5i already has an answer 'in the works' the member can be prompted to wait to read the new answer before submitting his/her own, could take up to 24 hours, etc.
Q: Hi Everyone at 5i! I have noticed that Uniselect is steadily falling. Is it just cyclical and still worth holding? Should I add to it at this point ? Your thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers, Tamara
Q: Could you explain exactly what these two ETFs invest in? On their respective websites it appears as if ZFH is largely in government bonds or treasuries of some type (the scary term CDS shows up here), while MFT refers to "bank loans". Both indicate low to moderate risk, while at the same time showing virtually all investments rated at BB or less - below investment grade.
How do these ETFs compare to ZHY or XHY in terms of safety of principle and dividend sustainability?
Thank-you
Q: I own ENF in my portfolio for the generous dividend. After what happen this morning with TC(big cut in the dividend) and TRP, just wandering if the same thing could happen with ENF and ENB. Seems that both TC and ENF operate the same way as drop down from the parent company. Many tnx.
Q: Sodastream apparently beat expectations and raised guidance. The stock rose in the premarket but is down over 5% now. What have I missed? Is this a stock you would own?
Q: Hello,
I already have a full position(5%) on CSU but I used to hold Engh and Amaya earlier. The latter two have done well after being removed from the portfolio. I dont hold any of Engh or TSGI. I am torn between adding to my position on CSU due to the high confidence or to Amaya or ENGH? Sorry for this difficult question. Thanks. Regards, Shyam
Q: I am down over 30% in three different accounts on exco. Been holding for two years. I can wait for a recovery if you think there will be one. Can you tell me if the earnings and revenue reported tonight merit holding the stock for an eventual recovery. Nice dividend but???? Buy, sell, hold or buy more. Thanks.
Q: Given the delays they experienced in the previous quarter and the massive drop in the share price, do you see this as a good entry point for a position in Grande West Transportation? The risk/reward seems pretty appealing here to me?
Q: Looking for a US stock with a good dividend. I'm 80 so a little volatility is okay. I'm willing to hold for 3 years. If you had to pick one of the three which one and why or do you have a better choice?
Thanks
Q: I have recently inherited a portfolio of stocks heavily weighted towards the Canadian banks (RY, BNS, TD, BMO, NA, CM). About 30% of the portfolio is made up of these six banks and I am uncomfortable with the lack of diversity and high correlation.
Which two or three banks do you feel are the least attractive and therefore the best sell candidates?