Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Team: have you had a chance to look at IRG LATEST REPORT

Hi; Have you had a chance to review latest on IRG? SSS were a little weak but cash flow was strong and debt reduction impressive. would you agree the new mgmt. team seems to be on track?

Q: When looking at buying an individual stock, how much weight should be given to the P/E ratio? I read suggestions to look for stocks in the 10-15 range (like the Canadian banks), yet I also see Strong Buy recommendations for stocks with ratios well above this range e.g., Enbridge. I realize P/E is 'just one metric', but I'd to understand it's level of importance when evaluating a stock for possible purchase. Thanks in advance for your response.

Q: Love the site and service. Thanks for helping "ordinary" investors like me. Any thoughts on a company called Halogen Software HGN.TO? I think it is a fairly recent IPO. Thank you.

Q: Hi team: Today Donald asked what you would be buying now. You said the tech sector in general, I think. Does that include Intel? Do you mind suggesting a name? Also, should I add to stocks
in the model portfolio, and if so, which are your favourite suggestions?
Thanks, as always, Jean

Q: Naked Call: What"s your choice between bce and bns for total returns over next 60 months. Thanks as always. Mike

Q: I am considering MKP or FC for my kids RESP. Do you know anything about these MIC's? Love your service - I am doing much better with you than with my high priced wealth managers!

Q: Peter and team,

Please comment on ET's results. Seem weak on first look. Would it affect the stovck short term? Thanks

Q: Hello,
I'm interested in some small to mid cap clean tech names-- Amtech Systems, Intermolecular, Ecotality, Kandi Technologies, Real Goods Solar. I own Ecotality, but others are on a watchlist. Do you follow any of these names? If so, what are your thoughts? Or, do you recommend looking into some other names within this space? Looking for a Timminco part deux :)

Thanks-

Q: I wonder if you can comment on nickel and copper prices going forward as they apply to Sherritt and First Quantum. The nickel story seems to be a glut from big mine start-ups whereas the copper story seems to be mostly China. How will metal prices affect these companies in the near to mid -term (6-18 months)?

Q: Hello:
Re: this Stock MRE
It seems to be going up despite the market pull back
It does not paid a dividend
Do you think it is a good investment for a 2-3 years hold?

Thanks

Q: Hi Peter & team:
Kinross Gold (K) just reported another write-down. I'm wondering if the management team is competent. Should I switch my position into another gold stock - I know you like Goldcorp, for example.

Thanks,
Mike

Q: What is your opinion of Surge Energy's announcement today. Could you also explain what are the subscription receipts they are issuing at $5 each? thanks

Q: eagle energy trust what do you think of this company and is the div safe thanks egl.un

Q: Hello Peter - What do you think of Amaya's purchase of Diamond Games that was announced today?

Q: What would you be buying now (sector and or stocks that are atttractive)?;
or would you sit tight for a while longer (acknowledging that one cannot time the market)?

Thank you.

Q: Where would an ordinary investor find information on a company's open-market repurchase of its own shares? Do I understand that there are rules limiting (e.g. daily limits) how many a company can repurchase this way? What about open-market purchases by insiders / senior management?

Thanks for helping educate new investors!

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on Vanguard Natural Resources, VNR. They seem to be growing, maintaining good debt levels, slowly growing the dividend and have a good yield.

Q: Just a thankyu for your advice on switching from my broker to BMO and BNS investor programs. I went with BMO on 1 June and could not be happier. I've already saved hundreds of $$ on trades and the stock information they provide is incedibly complete. Thanks again!

Q: Sorry team, it didn't sent last time. Is it possible that the rotation into REITS etc has a further reason? Hedge funds borrowed tons of yen at almost no interest and use the money to buy North American dividend stocks and pocket s cool 3% in 6 months for free almost (leveraged that a few billion times). When they unwind, they sell the divendend stocks and buy yens to pay back the loan. Hence the back up in the value of the yen as well as the drop in those stocks. We, retail investers have to suffer these machinations, I'm afraid. Thanks, Henry

Q: Hello 5i Team. After 3 years as a DIY investor who's sought out numerous sources for information and advice, I have to say that the couple of months I've been a 5i subscriber has so far provided the best service and value. The individual company reports are concise and clear, and the Q& A is invaluable.

My wife and I are retired with some pension and a fair number of laddered GICs, but need additional dividend income to round out our retirement needs. We presently have a portfolio of about 18 stocks, mostly dividend payers and reasonably diversified (e.g. AFN, EIF, WFT, BTE, PPL, PZA). However, we've been sitting on a fair bit of cash, patiently waiting for a suitable pullback and entry point on some expensive 'blue chip' dividend stocks in the banking, utilities, telecom and pipeline sectors.

While I know that no one can time the market, what information should a retail investor look for before buying into these sectors ... especially given the current sector rotation?

Thanks
Tom