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Q: I seem to be underrepresented in consumer staples and consumer discretionary and teck. What are your favorite names in these sectors? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by christianne on March 17, 2016
Q: Further to the Dutch auction, I am trying to figure out the affect this auction may have on the current and future stock price. When exactly does the company buy the stock? Do they do one big purchase on Apr 15 or buy daily along the way? Will the stock stay between $34 - $38 during the auction period or if the stock goes above $38 does the company end the auction? Finally, by putting a purchase price with a ceiling of $38 is the company saying that is what they think the stock is worth?

Apprecitate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 17, 2016
Q: Do you have any information on this stock? I'm told that there is a lot of growth potential in a market upswing when oil recovers. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Grant on March 17, 2016
Q: Hello everyone;
I need to have fixed (Bond) portion in my portfolio, which currently resides in hi interest savings account. This is primarily because I do not understand effect on bonds by market forces such as interest rates, etc and what optimum term should be. iShare core ETFs seem to make sense. They are as follows: XQB (75% of fixed portion, 8.6 yr avg term), XSQ (15% of fixed portion, 3 yr avg term), XSH (10% of fixed portion, 3 yr avg term). I intend to keep it for long term. Please comment on suitability and timing.
Read Answer Asked by Shah on March 17, 2016
Q: I was falling in love with this company until I saw this in the annual report 2014: "Some raw materials used in production are sourced from a single supplier and the Company is exposed to the same business risks that suppliers may experience." Do you have any idea to what extent this "single supplier" accounts for BioSyent's revenue mix?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 17, 2016
Q: I own some of each of these Pfd's...one has the symbol BM in it's name, the other BK...would you be kind enough to make the distinction for me , please and thank you...also if you would comment on their credit quality ...and whether the reset rates in 5 yrs time is the minimum rate or whether the rate is reduced if we have negative interest rates...many thanks ...cheers
Read Answer Asked by Cam on March 17, 2016
Q: Hello Peter,
Stella Jones has pulled back a bit. I was thinking of selling Free hold to add to stella jones. Does this make sense or is it better to keep free hold royalties as it does have a good balance sheet and pays a good dividend. Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on March 17, 2016
Q: Can you please comment on Fiera's latest quarter and prospects going forward? It seems to have some momentum. Would you swap this out for BNS or any other financial?
Read Answer Asked by Marty on March 17, 2016
Q: Good Morning Peter, Ryan, and Team,
Fiera Capital reported this morning and the numbers looked fairly good, at least to me. I have the company in my wife's RRSP account, primarily for its 4% plus dividend yield and future dividend growth. They seem to be growing their AUM quite nicely in difficult markets. Finally the valuation seems inexpensive compared to other Canadian asset managers. I would like your take on the above. Thank you as always for your sage insights. (PS- I just purchased the book "Market Masters" and I thoroughly enjoyed the section devoted to 5i Founder and CEO Peter Hodson. Great interview and wonderful book. I highly recommend it to other 5i subscribers)
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on March 17, 2016
Q: Surge just reported their quarter. From my novice observations they paid down another 43 million in debt to bring the debt down again to 100 million.Is there anything else 5i sees with your expert eyes that should be of concern. This is my oil and gas stock along with WCP.
Thx Blake
Read Answer Asked by blake on March 17, 2016
Q: This will interest other members holding $GSY. It's not short sellers. I'm told that some employees sold about 2M dollars of shares now that the "buying/selling window" is opened, but a fund picked them up within 30 minutes at $18. Also 4 insiders have bought the stock recently at 19.50 in the public market.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on March 17, 2016
Q: I'm looking at taking a position in Semafo (SMF) they seem to have a good cash position and low cost production, I realize location could be a negative. Your thoughts on this company. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 17, 2016
Q: Hi, I sent in a question a few months ago asking for a few gold stock names for my portfolio. I haven't bought them yet And have decided id rather buy a gold etf as its easier to manage. Should I buy a bulllion etf or a gold stock etf? This would be for a long term hold. And which etf specifically would you recommend? Or even half of each.
Read Answer Asked by Carla on March 17, 2016
Q: What sectors would you be overweight in these days?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 17, 2016
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