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Q: Can you please comment on Exco recently reported earnings.
Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Al on April 24, 2015
Q: THIS STOCK HAS DROPPED ALMOST 20 PERCENT ON NO NEWS OTHER THAN EARNINGS WHICH STILL LOOK PRETTY GOOD. EARNINGS PROJECTED AT 4 TO 4.40 SO THIS IS ABOUT 7 TIMES EARNINGS. IS THE LAWSUIT THAT MATERIAL TO THIS COMPANY? YOUR THOUGHTS AND THANKYOU.
Read Answer Asked by John on April 24, 2015
Q: Good morning Team: Do you think ENB price will get them thinking about a stock split again?
Read Answer Asked by gary on April 24, 2015
Q: It was discussed on BNN yesterday by Jerome Haas "BNN effect". Like 5i, he feels it has good prospects for growth ahead. I haven't watched it but I believe he made a comment saying it could be a $50 stock within 12 months. In the past, I believe he also said it could be a $1B company in the future which based on market cap would put it at $150/share.

"CXI is a wholesale provider of foreign currency services to financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, and trust companies. It’s a low-risk, high-growth business, and I think it has the potential to be something very big. The market has only started to awoke to the growth potential ahead of CXI, driving up the stock by about 135 percent in the last 12 months. FY2014 numbers were fantastic: sales and EBITDA both grew 40 percent year-over-year. Management is confident that they can grow the business organically at a 30 percent rate over the next few years. We believe they will be able to exceed that rate over the next 3 years; 50 percent growth is not out of the question. Still not a well-known story; another ‘uncrowded’ trade; only three sell-side Analysts cover the stock."
Read Answer Asked by Husseinali on April 24, 2015
Q: GDI which was privately held is now being offered to the public by merging with a small public company(MWC.v). It seems like an interesting company with revenue growth of 29% since 2004, generates lots of free cash flow and it operated in a very stable industry. Could I get your opinion on it.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Apurv on April 24, 2015
Q: I am constantly wrestling with 'industry' in my portfolio. Is Amica real estate, health care, financial? You could help your subscribers education if you identified the industry or asset class of each of the holdings in your model portfolios.
Read Answer Asked by GRAHAM on April 24, 2015
Q: I don't mind holding a stock through expensive valuations the same as I don't mind holding a stock below my buy price as long as there is a high degree of predictable, repeatable business and growing earnings per share.

With the above being said, I'm trying to figure out how predictable is Concordia's earnings per share growth over the next few years. I see next year's eps estimates are around $5.50 per share. What do think the chances are of cxr hitting this target and going forward how predictable and repeatable is their business?

Thanks.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on April 24, 2015
Q: Hi Team

I was wondering what you know about HRX, seems like it has good rating from Scotia bank. Is it a buy at this price . and what can you tell me about it
Read Answer Asked by glenn on April 24, 2015
Q: Good Evening, I would like to ask about Guestlogix. I am curious about them because of what they offer in the airline industry. When you think about it, when one goes to the airport they almost always have to purchase something, such as food, because it is more of a hassle trying to get it through the gate. Anyways, would appreciate your input on this company.
Seamus
Read Answer Asked by Seamus on April 24, 2015
Q: Hello 5i...I'd appreciate a quick growth potential comparison of Tourmaline and Peyto...also their respective oil/gas production ratios..any debt concerns (?)...I'm wondering if I should swap Tourmaline for Peyto in order to collect a dividend till the sector recovers. thanks /art
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on April 24, 2015
Q: While researching WI-LAN as an addition to my portfolio for income purposes, I also looked at BIP-UN. Both have very decent yields but was wondering which would give me a bit of growth along with the yield. Understanding that these are two totally different companies which would you prefer on a total return (yield + CG) basis? Which would have a lower risk profile? All the Brookfield companies seem to be solid performers.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on April 24, 2015
Q: I am a retired conservative dividend-income investor. My equity weightings include 24% financials, 18% utilities-telecom, 17% consumer, 6% health, 15% industrial, 5% tech, 11% energy and 4% materials. Names include, AD, AQN, ALA, BCE, BNS, CGX, CPG, RY, SLF, WEF, WSP, ZLB, XIT, RBC Equity Income, RBC O'Sh US Value, Sentry Cdn Income, Sentry REIT, TD Health.

Question 1 = your thoughts on my asset mix and the names. I think I need to top-up health, tech and materials. Do you agree?

Question 2 = In these sectors, can you provide conservative names that pay a dividend > 3%?

Question 3 = The closest I have to a pipeline is ALA. If I wanted to add another name that is a "purer" pipeline name, should I look at ENF or PPL or ??.

Thanks for your help,
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on April 24, 2015
Q: Torstar is trading at $ 6.80 about 60 % of BV and has about $ 3.1 in cash and a div of 7.6 %. The only upside I can see is if the family decides to take it private or they get bought out but the dividend is pretty attractive and safe and there's little downside from here, what's your comment?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on April 24, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,
We know that you are positive on ATD.B, and would like to know your opinion on Metro (MRU) Scotia Mcleod upgraded the stock today. We are retired and are looking for safe stable company that we do not have to watch everyday (sleep at night stock)and also do you see Metro having growth and dividend increases over the years.

Thank you, Charlie
Read Answer Asked by CHARLES LA on April 24, 2015
Q: What do you think of Cheescake Factory for US casual dining exposure? What would be your pick in the space?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 24, 2015
Q: Hi guys,

What are your thoughts on WMT? Seems to have pulled back a bit, nice dividend and cheaper than Loblaws and Metro in Canada.

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on April 24, 2015
Q: How risky is DRT? I recently trimmed a 6% position to a 3% position considering the recent gains I have made on the stock. What would you do in such a situation. Also, what was the reason for not selecting DRT as your top pick?
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on April 24, 2015
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