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Q: Hi Peter and Team: Do you think it is an appropriate time to buy a materials ETF, or should I wait?
On the subject of the number of questions: I think each question should pose essentially one focussed issue for your analysis. To ask for details on more than one stock is being greedy, but asking for a comparison of two similar stocks would be OK (in my opinion). Infrequent questioners who have multiple queries should pose multiple but separate questions.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on November 29, 2013
Q: Hi ,I'm looking at the new Vanguard ETF Vun to get some US diversification in my portfolio,just wondering what you and the team think of it or is there a better etf to go with?

Thx Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on November 27, 2013
Q: If I hold an ETF on U.S. stocks that's hedged to the C$,e.g.ZUB ,in a non-registered account in your opinion would the dividends be subject to U.S.withholding tax? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 27, 2013
Q: What do you think of IBB, the US biotech ETF and if the assessment is positive what would be a good entry price? Thx
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on November 27, 2013
Q: Did CYH issue a large one time dividend today? I'm looking at this on google finance and it shows a $3.93/share dividend, but I can't find any information anywhere. I assume its a google mistake?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on November 27, 2013
Q: Is buying the DLR etf, calling your broker once it settles to convert it to DLR.U, and then selling the DLR.U in your US account the most economical way you know of for an average person to convert Canadian to US dollars? (Not for investment purposes, but if you need US$ for other reasons).
Read Answer Asked by Kel on November 26, 2013
Q: I have been watching the base metals very closely lately, particularly XBM and ZMT, and think they could be ready for at least a short term gain. They have been down so long that, if I am right, there could be substantial upside. Would you agree?

Read Answer Asked by Fred on November 26, 2013
Q: Peter and team: would you agree with the investing hypothesis that Obamacare is forcing Americans to own health insurance, which will effectively increase the healthcare market by 15% (a current estimate of uninsureds) simply through increased participation. Therefore, companies in the healthcare sector should see a similar lift and investors could benefit in the medium to long term versus other sectors? If you agree with the hypothesis, is there an ETF (or stock) you would recommend? I'm thinking of this for an RESP with a long time horizon.
Read Answer Asked by KERRI on November 26, 2013
Q: What is your opinion on I shares S&P /TSX Capped Composite Index Fund .....Is there an alternative that you would recommend
Read Answer Asked by Terry on November 25, 2013
Q: I would like to have some exposure to a European recovery .....Is a recovery in the offing and if so can you recommend a way (ETF?) to play it?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on November 25, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and gang, what is your opinion of investing in european banks at the present time. Do you like San , or would you recommend an ETF of European banks. Thanks Darryl
Read Answer Asked by Darryl on November 24, 2013
Q: Hi:
I purchased some Parkland fuels recently (partial position) and BKL
the former has dropped a bit
is it time to add more ?
as for BKL, pays a good dividend, is there any upside potential ? thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 24, 2013
Q: Would HGD be a good stock to consider these days as the price of gold appears to be deteriorating again? THANKS!
Read Answer Asked by Terry on November 24, 2013
Q: Would you consider providing a model portfolio consisting solely of ETFs? Your current stock model portfolio is helpful but I think that an ETF portfolio would be valuable to your members.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 24, 2013
Q: I have 25k to invest in the financial sector, I prefer Canadian banks outside of my registered accounts. Are the Canadian banks fully priced after the recent run. Do you see further upside in the Canadian Banks in the next 12 months and if so which 2 banks have the most to gain going forward. Which 2 banks will increase their dividends in the next 12 months. Instead of investing equally in two Canadian banks would I be better off to invest in ZWB or ZEB which hold all the major banks. Thanks for your highly valued opinion.

Joseph
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on November 21, 2013
Q: Industrials has been one of the hottest sectors in both Canada and the U.S. this year. Chartist might say the sector is "overbought". I'm wondering if you would recommend the BMO Equal Weight Industrials ETF (ZIN) at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Fred on November 21, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and 5iResearch Team,
While listening to BNN this morning the host mentioned that China hedges the USD by buying US real estate. Can you recommend a good ETF that invests in US commercial real estate and do you think this is a good time to buy? I currently own Morguard NA Residential REIT. Can you comment regarding commercial US REIT vs. Cdn REIT that invests in US commercial property? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Linda on November 21, 2013
Q: Could you recommend a Solar company ETF that's paying a dividend.Canadian and U.S. Thanks. Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernie on November 21, 2013
Q: Hello Peter & team:

What is your take on CSD - Guggenheim Spin-Off ETF to get US exposure via an ETF? It's MER is up there but year to date return this past year is over 50%.

Thanks in advance, Greg.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on November 20, 2013
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