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Q: Re David’s question on the RSI. It and many other options are available on TMX money charts as a bottom indicator. You can choose various settings and save settings so you don’t have to enter it each time you are checking a stock.
TD Waterhouse also has many excellent options on their web site. I get an amazing amount of info from their program. You do have to have an account there to get all the perks though. To get an idea of the info that is available check out the Webbroker Tour site. Click on the Direct Investing Tour. The Research section will give you an idea of the wealth of info available.
They also have many free investment seminars, anyone can attend. Check to see if there is one in your area.
Read Answer Asked by Madeline on May 10, 2015
Q: Hi Team,

On May 8 Mehran asked about HHF. Are there any other hedge funds out there (Canadian or US) that you like and how much of a total portfolio for a conservative investor would you suggest holding in this type of security?

Many thanks.

Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 09, 2015
Q: How do I locate the RSI for individual stocks ie: AEM ? Are they readily available ?
Read Answer Asked by david on May 09, 2015
Q: I'm wondering if you could share your opinion on the reported rumblings in the bond markets and the speculation that equity market trouble is sure to follow. The reference is to the U.S. Markets as far as I can tell. Do you think there's a clear and present danger to Canadian equities?
Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Rick on May 09, 2015
Q: This is in response to Dennis, and his wife's $1M. I'm sorry, I don't know if you have instituted full portfolio services but I know it was considered in the past. If he and his wife are satified with the current service, upgrading would seem to be a cost-effective way to ad another opinion they seem to value.
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on May 06, 2015
Q: I have noticed that these stocks in particular have rising at a moderate but regular and almost even pace over the past several weeks. I assume that it is due in part to rising oil prices, as all of them are impacted by business in those areas, but I also suspect that the market is starting to see that they have business outside oil as well.

My question is, as a momentum influenced investor, how do you decide when "momentum" has set? Is is based on a percentage increase greater than the index, is it based on increases over historical averages or peer group technical charts or is it something as basic as a gut feel?

Appreciate the education you provide us all.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 05, 2015
Q: Jimmy asked a question on May 4th regarding the CSC. I wrote it last year and used a book by Sean Cleary. see http://ca.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-302478.html?query=W.+Sean+Cleary. I used it as a complement, rather than substitute, to the two CSI textbooks. Good luck!!!
Read Answer Asked by Steven on May 05, 2015
Q: I went to Chapters today to look for a book ob the Canadian Securities Course. There were alot to choose from. Just wondering if you or someone can recommend a good current book to help study and prepare for the CSC test. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jimmy on May 04, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and 5i team,

How do I make money in a bear market? If we go back to late '08 until mid '09 it was very hard not to albeit temporarily lose money. Are there ETF shorts you would recommend? Do you agree that when the yield curve inverts that its time to head to the exits, or by then will it have been too late? thanks so much for your help.
Read Answer Asked by mark on May 04, 2015
Q: Hi,

Do you ascribe any value to the tax loss carry forwards on company balance sheets? If so, how do you value such tax losses?
Read Answer Asked by Nawaz on May 04, 2015
Q: I am having difficulty determining and rationalizing payout ratios. Different sites give different ratios. A couple days ago you answered a question on Pembina stating the dividend is safe. GlobeInvestor tells me the eps is 1.07 and the dividend per share is 1.74 giving a payout ratio of 162%. Several other prominent dividend companies also show payout ratios over 100% using the same methodology. Am I missing something or are these dividend payouts at risk?

Thanks so much!

Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on May 04, 2015
Q: Hi everyone. Sure appreciate all the research. My question is on Coeur Mining. It trades on NYSE symbol CDE at a price about $5.63. It is also listed on the TSX with symbol CDM.WT at around $0.44. Would you be able to tell me what CDM.WT is?
Read Answer Asked by Wes on April 30, 2015
Q: It appears that there is sector rotation going on from tech to resource class. Has oil bottomed out and price of commodities stabilized? Is it due to reversal of US dollar trend or other factors? Will you pl provide detailed explanation of these trends and your recommendation for sector allocations and winning short term strategy?
Regards,
Read Answer Asked by inderjit on April 30, 2015
Q: I notice they have just announced a bought deal offering of shares at 1.25 per share. Can you explain how they could offer shares at above the current price. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by wendy on April 30, 2015
Q: Hi, in your opinion, what are the best books to get a better understanding about a company's fundamentals, especially trying to compare companies to companies in different industries, thanks?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on April 30, 2015
Q: For a long-term horizon, 20 years, what would be an appropriate percentage allocation to U.S. Equity for a pure equity portfolio? Is International equity also recommended? Thanks for the excellent service!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on April 30, 2015
Q: I am not one to be too worried about the exact price at which I purchase a stock, as I take to heart your advice that for a true investment that could last years, a percentage or two difference in price isn't going to be a deal breaker.

Having said that, you once commented on the best time of day to buy a stock but I can't locate your answer now. If I remember correctly, you suggested that one should wait until an hour or so after the opening bell for some reason.

If that is correct, I was wondering if any time after 10:30 a.m. (EST) is good or is it better to wait until just before the closing bell, during lunch etc or does it really not matter?

Appreciate the insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on April 28, 2015
Q: re: Hal's question of Apr. 27 for a site that classifies stocks for seasonality. He could try EquityClock.com. There are charts and tables for stocks, sectors, indexes.
Read Answer Asked by chris on April 27, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and team. For the most part, I am a buy and hold investor with a very long time horizon especially for dividend-paying stocks. However, I also use a buy-write strategy where I write covered calls on stocks. For example, I am considering doing this with AAPL $135 calls expiring in July (07/17/15) that last traded at $4.46. So, if buy 100 shares stock and write 1 call, three month upside (after transaction fees) about $900 for a $13000 investment (7%) Any thoughts or advice on this? (E.g. what time frame for calls would you suggest? Any "art" of selecting the best delta?) Thanks for great service!
Read Answer Asked by Steven on April 27, 2015
Q: After reading your column in Saturday's National Post my eyes wandered to
the right, a beginner's guide to Alternative Investing. What do you think of the article
and what funds would you recommend? Would you recommend any ETF exchange
Traded alternative funds by Purpose Investments Inc.? I like most investors have avoided this this type of investing because we really do not understand it.
Thanks to all.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on April 27, 2015
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