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Q: Can the VIX Index go to a zero value, why or why not?
This HUV on the TSX is being crushed, but why?
Horizons Betapro S & P 500 VIX Symbol: HVU-T
Is this reasonable level to buy?
Many thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all.
Sincerely,
ANDY
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on July 13, 2012
Q: In some of your writing and responses you indicate that Canadians have too much exposure to the resource sectors. For someone in their mid-40s with no need to access the capital what would be reasonable? I would include firms that sell to the resource sector. As well, do you see gold miners as a part of that? If not, what would be a reasonable amount of exposure? I have persoanally tried to diversify inflation protection to hard assets other than just gold. Thanks for the excellent service!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on July 12, 2012
Q: Hi,
I bought VXX as insurance when Europe was looking very bad and have ended up in the red. It seems to be bouncing around $14 now and I was thinking of holding it until things go wrong again and at least try to break even. Some of the BNN brain trust suggest that one should never hold these funds for any length of time but my feeling is that it is somewhat stable here and will either stay the same or go up. Am I missing something? Thanks for your answer.
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on July 09, 2012
Q: What is your thought on writing covered calls Do the equities
you cover have options?
Read Answer Asked by matt on June 25, 2012
Q: Hello,
I have a general question about inflation. Is moderate inflation (2 to 4%) a positive or negative for stocks in general ? How about high inflation ? The articles I read over time on the topic suggest that some inflation is good but high inflation is very bad. Thank you in advance for your comments and best regards.

Read Answer Asked by Pierre on June 25, 2012
Q: what is the purpose of small caps paying healthy dividends rather than plowing it back into the company for growth/expansion...etc......
Read Answer Asked by Art on June 01, 2012
Q: First I want to say what an amazing resource 5i has been. You just started and I already feel it's my best bang-for-the-buck investment! My question is on portfolio hedging. If we are holding stocks we like, but are worried about a general market sell-off, what is the best way for a retail investor to take market risk out? Specifically, I'm asking about accounts I can not short in, RRSP, TFSA ect. Puts usually have high bid-ask spreads, inverse ETFs have high fees and performance slippage. It just seems there is no efficient way for a retail investor with trading costs to hedge. Is selling some of my holdings the best way then?

Thanks,

Matt
Read Answer Asked by Matt on May 23, 2012
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