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Q: As do some of the other members I own some Catamaran (wish I had more). I am wondering if you have had time to consider any good candidates worthy of analysis to replace it?
Many thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on March 30, 2015
Q: After experiencing healthy gains in Patient Home Monitoring, I read through the entire Convalo Health website to learn about their company. Their plans has some good potential but seems to rely heavily on new insurance-paid therapies. If the Republicans win the next election and skewer Obama's healthcare plan, will this significantly affect Convalo's business model? Second, they presently have one location where they have increased sales from $80K to $300K and around $5M in cash. I assume they will have to do a "healthy" raise to grow similar to PHM.
Your analysis would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on March 30, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & Co,
I hold CCT and would make 50% in 7 months if I sold now; but what about the challenges by a couple of Law firms?
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on March 30, 2015
Q: Another major European cable operator (today) signs up for Espial's solution to stemming the tide of "cutting the cord". With the recent addition of a high-profile VP of marketing and development as well, 2015 could turn out to be ESP's real breakout year. Comments?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on March 30, 2015
Q: what good cash vehicles would you recommend that are liquid and available in discount brokerage trading accounts.I currently have a large cash position as I have zero weighting in financials and oil and gas and don't expect to deploy these funds for 6 months or more.
Reading the questions there seems to be much discussion of $65.00 oil,with the reserve increases that I am monitoring,$35.00 oil seems a more realistic target.What are your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on March 30, 2015
Q: Hi Peter
I bought this stock on your recommendation . It is now being taken over . Do I sell Catamaron now or hold on .
Read Answer Asked by Candi on March 30, 2015
Q: Good Day 5i, I look after two RRSP's, two TFSA's and one non registered outside account. in these 5 accounts I hold just over 60 stocks with a total of approximately 600k. Do you feel that the sixty stocks is over done? I do hold a lot of the same ones you have in your porfolios. Thanks MC
Read Answer Asked by Manuel on March 30, 2015
Q: The last question on DDC was Nov 13/13, at which time you called it an OK - type of company. It appears since then to have changed for the better. Certainly it is doing better than most of its peers. Thru my bank acct I have access to Value Engine analysis of DDC. According to them DDC's fair market value is $37. So I'm thinking this may be a good buy. I'm not sure how to interpret their balance sheet, however There is no line that says "debt" - just a comparison of Assets to Liabilities; which to my untrained eyes looks pretty good(assets=3x liabilities).So what are the debt issues, if any with this company? Are there any other red flags I should be aware of? Lastly, how do view DDC today.
Thankyou----I really enjoy your service.
Read Answer Asked by Lionel on March 30, 2015
Q: Hello 5i, Could you comment as to the recent events at Capital Power.
- EPCOR reducing their shares of the company by 9%.
- Capital Power announcing that they will be buying back up
to 5 million common shares.
- Capital Power eliminating their drip
Also is this company having financial issues, Your opinion of this company as a buy sell or hold.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 30, 2015
Q: I currently have broker accounts with TD Waterhouse & ITrade.
Can I get your thoughts on QuestTrade. Who are they / who owns them? With TD & ITrade I know I can get help by walking into a branch but strictly online seems a bit riskier.

Thank you as always.
Craig
Read Answer Asked by Craig on March 30, 2015
Q: I'm up over 300%. It was a very conservative buy in the first place, so even with gain, it is a reasonable position in my portfolio. I read a report this weekend that they may not be completely forthcoming with their income statement, that Net Operating Profit in Q1 2015 was listed as $1.572 million, but the fine print indicated that this figure excluded the amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, the gain or loss on derivative financial liability, interest expense, and income tax expense. With the inclusion of these expenses, Q1 would present quite differently. Is this an ethical presentation, and should I be concerned with holding this stock? How does the balance sheet look? Because of my small position, I had planned on holding for a couple of years and riding out the volatility, but of course it's a shame to lose the gain if they are not presenting the true picture, and the stock is weaker than it appears. Your opinion please. Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on March 30, 2015
Q: Hi 5i Group:
Do you know about IKO Enterprises Ltd and Saul Koschitzky? I see that they took a big position in May 2014 in Vicwest and then the company was bought out. They have also taken a position in Strongco. Any thoughts about these guys would be helpful.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Cary on March 30, 2015
Q: i want to invest in Europe. i think the best way for me is with an etf. could you recommend some. looking more for capital gain but income is always a good thing.
Read Answer Asked by brian on March 30, 2015
Q: could you up date . i am thinking of buying yd 12.8% when interest rates go up later this year will the 1/4 to 1/2 cause this price to go down a lot?
Read Answer Asked by brian on March 30, 2015
Q: am considering a position in a couple of the better (in your opinion)junior gold companies... I currently own orv & pru...
am thinking of divesting of pru and either adding to orv or
to another... would appreciate your comments...
p.s. - I also have a very small position in xeg-etf at this time! all three positions are approx. 5% of my overall holdings.
Read Answer Asked by edward on March 30, 2015
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