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Q: DCI

Just reported... EBITDA and gross profit seem to be improving and they are reducing debt. Has the turnaround started and would you agree that things are improving slowly but surely? There are a lot of shorts in this stock, if things are improving they will need to cover given the yield!?
Read Answer Asked by Eric on May 16, 2014
Q: Hi Team : a general question on takeovers using PFE as an example. Is it fair to assume the buyer's stock price will weaken while the buyout rises? Assuming the buyer (PFE) has to raise equity/debt and the price of the target keeps rising,PFE share price will likely stagnate/fall during this process?
Read Answer Asked by Scott on May 16, 2014
Q: It's my understanding that the yields on Greek, Spanish and Irish debt are currently trading at very thin spreads to US teasuries. My instinct is that this represents an overall high level of risk complanency in the markets in general and that we are likely due for some weakness ahead as things normalize. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Scott on May 16, 2014
Q: hi folks,could u please comment Q results for dragonwave dwi/t,missed again revenue/earnings.hold small position from $2,going forward would u continue to hold or wave white flag and sell,thx
Read Answer Asked by John on May 16, 2014
Q: Could I get an update on NOV (NovX21, formerly Pro-Or) I've been watching it for some time and it certainly has a good idea and aparently they have proven the technology but I don't see where they are going to get the money from. Is it a high risk buy down at this low price.
Thanks Doug
Read Answer Asked by Doug on May 16, 2014
Q: Hi,

Could you please comment on Counsel's quarterly results issued today after the close?

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on May 16, 2014
Q: I own a small amount of Ainsworth Lumber (ANS). What do you think of selling it and buying Western Forest Products (WEF)?
Read Answer Asked by Larry M. on May 16, 2014
Q: Hello and thank you for your work. There was an interesting guest on BNN talking about his bond fund and long/short strategies. Being quite hopeless with bonds, but thinking about some for a RRIF account. Is the fund ECF.UN a good fit.
Thanks D.V.
Read Answer Asked by Deborah on May 16, 2014
Q: It is becoming more common to use enterprise value/EBITA to determine if a stock is in a buying range. How does this compare with price/earnings and price/cashflow for the same company.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by ken on May 16, 2014
Q: Hi Team..Can you tell me what the yield is on XFR (the Canadian alternative for FLOT) I do not have a U.S. account which leads me to my second question. Is it still a good idea (with the US $ being so high) to buy some US $ and put FLOT in a US account? I own CDZ and most of your income and growth portfolios but no bonds! Thanks so much for all that you do!
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on May 16, 2014
Q: Could you recommend a TSX Inverse and/or Bear ETF please.

Thank You As Always
Craig
Read Answer Asked by Craig on May 16, 2014
Q: Hi Peter/Ryan

Can I get your take on QHR's 2014Q1 results? They look decent to me, although the RCM business appears to be struggling and there was a loss in operating cash flow. Also, Telus - a much bigger company - appears to be QHR's main competitor in the EMR space. Is this something to be concerned about? QHR's revenue continues to grow and (at least in my view) has a strong balance sheet, so I have not been too worried, but would appreciate your input.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on May 16, 2014
Q: iShares Oil Sands Sector Common (CLO.TO) -Toronto - Easy to replicate and save the fees. - See more at: https://www.5iresearch.ca/questions/symbol/clo#sthash.tMQxSzse.dpuf

Can you elaborate? My discount broker charges no commission for this one - I guess that's why the fee is so high. With pickings from
iShares Oil Sands Sector Common (CLO.TO) -Toronto
Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) -NYSEArca
... do you think one could build a decent energy portfolio at lower cost? What metrics are most important for researching these cos?
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on May 16, 2014
Q: Thoughts on xgb at this time? Risk of deflation in Canada?
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on May 16, 2014
Q: ISHARES GOLD TRUST (IGT.TO) -Toronto vs
Central Fund of Canada Limited (CEF-A.TO) -Toronto?
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on May 16, 2014
Q: I hold a position in General Motors (GMM.U) that trades on the TSX in US funds. Several questions:
- is it possible for a company to trade in US funds on the TSX?
- would the dividends declared by GMM.U be deemed "eligible" dividends for Canadian tax purposes?
- What are your thoughts on GMM.U? Definitely tumultuous times given the recalls etc..

Thanks!

Read Answer Asked by Chad on May 16, 2014
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