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Q: Any recent news on the slide of Rifco shares? Is this fall simply a symptom of low oil prices and the effect it may have on commerce in Alberta? I am currently down about 20% on my position and am thinking of doubling down once oil stabilizes for a 5-10 year hold.....any comments on this strategy? Thanks for your wonderful service.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 18, 2015
Q: Hi Team,

I need your valued opinion on an upcoming IPO.
Prem Watsa of Fairfax Finl Hldgs fame along with some big institutional heavy wieghts is coming to market to raise money for an Indian Fund, i believe its a US funds IPO. I think its already been priced ( $10.00 per share) and could be coming to market as soon as this week. On a sde note, would you know if TD Financial is part of the selling group?

Thanks for you all you do!

Stephen
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 18, 2015
Q: Peter et al,
I have a 100 shares of Fiera which is down right now to $11.97 bought at $12.50. FSZ does not seem to be going anywhere so I am considering selling these and putting the money into Gluskin Sheff. I already have 100 shrs that I bought at $20.44 so I might consider buying more of GS. I am already over weight in financials (23.5% of my whole portfolio), partly because of the drop in the market. Could I have your thoughts on this, pls. Thanks in advance.
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on January 18, 2015
Q: The Bombardier common shares have taken a big hit in the last few days but why does that affect the bombardier preferred series bbd.pr.c
Read Answer Asked by Jean on January 18, 2015
Q: I have owned KEY, IPL & PPL for several years & enjoy a substantial capital gain in a cash Acct. They are currently down between 25-30%. QUESTION - sell, reduce or hold based on an oil recovery in 8 mos. to a year approximately. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 18, 2015
Q: This stock has been on fire lately but after taking a look at their 2015 guidance it still seems reasonably cheap to me especially relative to the sector (I am assuming the company executes accordingly and meets guidance next year). I also like that it's going to be listed on the NYSE soon and may get more attention. I am thinking about buying some. What are your thoughts? Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Scott on January 18, 2015
Q: I would like to know if PSEC could be a good investment?.Eddie.
Read Answer Asked by Eddie on January 18, 2015
Q: I read they have just bought a number of shopping malls whose main tenant is Target. Will Target's leaving have a major impact on the stock long term?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by M.S. on January 18, 2015
Q: Hi Everyone!! Which of these two companies, First Quantum and Teck Resources, would you say has the best long term prospect? I have a holding in First Quantum already and was wondering if I should add to it or start a new holding with Teck resources? I am also open to any other suggestions. Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on January 18, 2015
Q: Thought I'd let members know that Peter has a blog on the
Financial Post website today.
"5 (non-energy non-Alberta) stocks to watch this year"
Read Answer Asked by claudette on January 18, 2015
Q: This is an observation as opposed to a question. Some of you may have noticed the article on SeekingAlpha posted 4 days ago titled: "Home Capital Group - 50% Downside?". Of course there is always a chance that Home Capital goes through a rough time, but I wouldn't let such an article scare me. First, the author has 25 followers and track record. Also, he seems to have missed the fact that HomeCapital's business is mainly in Ontario. Let's keep our shares until Peter tells us the facts have changed. http://seekingalpha.com/article/2817856-home-capital-group-50-percent-downside
Read Answer Asked by Matt on January 18, 2015
Q: Are the dividends on these preferred shares still safe with Bombardier's recent financial problems?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 17, 2015
Q: I don't have a company or symbol in mind for investment, but there is a group of investment newsletter and research publishers online I would like to know more about by the name of Money and Markets AKA Weiss Research Issues. They too claim to be conflict-free advisors. Their research, I believe, is excellent, and the accuracy of their projections has been surprising a number of times. Though my dad says their sales pitch is sensationalist, I believe they are trustworthy and have put investors first. I would simply like to know, would the team at 5i trust the advice and models at Money and Markets? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Liam on January 17, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and team,
On reading Antoine's question re allocation and re-balancing, he lists 12 sectors, the 12th combines Utilities/Telcos. I am trying to correct my allocations but am using the 10 that I find on TD Direct Investing Website. Is there some basic standard that you would recommend that we use? It appears to be a very inexact science and is thus difficult to put in practice. Thanks for the continued, excellent service.

Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on January 16, 2015
Q: Hi, This one was $2 and is very busy drilling in India and other places. If it survives the downturn, should provide a good bounce as now only 34 cents. Do you know anything of it's long term viability. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on January 16, 2015
Q: Hello team: I was interested in the earnings release just given for SVC. The earning beat is good but I am worried about the expense and margin side. The CEO has spoke about the margin compression and increased marketing and R&D increase. What are your thoughts.

I was reviewing Canacol and have noticed that they have a great opportunity going forward. The new concession that they got for a song and the lock up agreements for there natural gas contracts. What is your thoughts on this going forward.

Thank you as always Jason
Read Answer Asked by JASON on January 16, 2015
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