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Q: Enbridge issued a press release regarding an unsolicited mini-tender offer made by TRC Capital to purchase up to 2,500,000 common shares or Enbridge at a price of $53.38 per share which is 4.47% discount as of April 6, 2017 closing price. This type of mini-offers has happened to other publicly traded companies. What are the possible reason(s) for a company such as TRC Capital make an offer at a discount below market and believe this offer would be accepted? Perplexed… Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Karen on April 07, 2017
Q: Do you know of a good site to get a list of the largest market gains and losses during the trading day. It would seem like a relevant piece of data, but I haven't been able to locate it.
In addition, do you know a site which shows the list of largest absolute dividends paid by Canadian and us companies? In Canada the banks must lead the pack. In. The us I'm thinking xom or the big telcos. If not, wondering if other readers know. Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on April 07, 2017
Q: Please do not deduct credit as minimal amount of time.2 part question on Ex dividend.Say the ex dividend is April 6 & I buy today which means settlement date of April 6. 1) Do I get the dividend? 2)Can I sell on April 6?.Appreciate U usual great services & views Congratulaions for your 5 small cap picks--PHO,ZCL.GPS,ITC & GSY--on NP,saturday & Van.Sun,monday.All had sharp increases today ranging from 2.47% to 9.2%
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 03, 2017
Q: I've been wondering about growth vs. sector allocation. My portfolio is well diversified and has a growth bent due to my situation and not needing income for a number of years. The question is: when looking for growth, is it advisable to look for growth companies in all sectors? Or would you focus the growth more in certain sectors such as technology, and more stable companies in a sector such as financial? I need to add to healthcare, financials, telecom a bit but not sure if they are the best place to add small-cam growth, or look to find that in technology/industrial/discretionary. If in all categories what are best suggestions for small cap growth in health (other than gud), financials and telecom?
Read Answer Asked by Kel on April 03, 2017
Q: Having traded with the Active Trader Program with TD. which has ended, I am looking for a recommend on a new broker with a better trading platform than the new platform (TD-Advance Dashboard)which is deficient compared to ATP for Canada. I am happy with Think or Swim for my U.S. trading. Any suggestions. Platform is very important for active traders. thank you for what you do for subscribers.
Read Answer Asked by john on April 03, 2017
Q: This is a follow up to a question I submitted a few weeks back that I should have been more specific about. I had asked about transferring our investments from the financial advisor we have been dealing with to a discount brokerage so that we can manage the funds ourselves and the relative pros/cons of transferring the investments "in kind" versus in cash. The transfer will involve a couple of RRSP accounts, a couple of LIRA accounts, a family RESP and a non-registered "in trust for" account. Any benefits/drawbacks of in kind versus cash transfer based on the type of account being transferred? We do plan to sell the bulk of our current holdings and start from scratch, but is that best done at the start or end of the transfer process - or does it really matter one way or the other? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on April 03, 2017
Q: Further to a member's question concerning the high cost of board-lot purchases of (for example) GOOG: I have never had any problems buying (or selling) as little as a few shares of GOOG, CSU, etc. The only oddity I've noticed is that my bid (or ask) doesn't show up on the exchange's order book, which might have the effect of providing no reference price for the other side of the trade. But others' brokers may handle these differently (I'm using TDW.)
Read Answer Asked by John on March 31, 2017
Q: Could you please give your view on the SHORT Position Report on the TSX. From time to time I refer to it before making a purchase. I wonder how much I should let it influence my buy moves. The whole Shorting concept confuses me. As a retail investor looking today at the "20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report" I would seemingly avoid banks, pipelines and lifeco's TD, BNS, BCE,TRP, GWO etc etc. Do you think this metric forshadows a market downturn in bluechip div holders? Thanks for you service as always.
Read Answer Asked by James on March 31, 2017
Q: Hi, I am new to the 5i community and also investing, I've been buying stocks for over a year now but am unsure of what exactly I am doing asides from following previous trends. I would like to follow one of your portfolios but am curious as to how I keep it balanced while adding cash bi-weekly and if trying to keep up with your positions recommended in the portfolio. Without paying tons on commission. Any tips?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on March 31, 2017
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