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Q: In an transaction to-day DH was sold inadvertently instead of DSG. Since something had to be sold, would you think it is preferable to hold the DSG and let the DH be gone or sell the DSG and repurchase the DH. Commissions are negligible and there is no capital loss involved and an accompanying sale (capital loss) covers any capital gains.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on April 21, 2016
Q: I have only received updates in my email for my watchlist once and I am asking for daily updates so not sure what I am doing wrong? I do see the updates in my watchlist when I log in.
Thanks
Dolores

Read Answer Asked on April 21, 2016
Q: I made an ill-advised investment in Potash Corp some time ago (should have asked for your opinion)and I'm down well over 20%. I was thinking of switching this money into AFN and AGU to sort of stay in sector. Your opinion please and thanks.
Len
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on April 20, 2016
Q: Sold property in US and have a lg sum to place somewhere. Rate of exchan ge is now aprox 80cents Can to $1.00 US. Trying to find a vehicle to place the above to generate some income. Would it be wise to leave a portion in US funds and cash about half to Canadian. Listening to news that our dollar is going to go down later in the year Would we be wise to just hold it now at the US $. Interest rate is about 1.25 percent.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on April 20, 2016
Q: I just bought some $ u s. I need to park it for 12-15 months. Any suggestion wil be o k for 4- 6 % . About $20 thousand. I was thinking about G.M . Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Alnoor on April 20, 2016
Q: I own the following stocks with their corresponding weightings in my portfolio.
REI.UN 1.6%, SJ 1.3%, AYA 1.3%, WSP 1.5%, DH 1.8%, ESL 1.2%, D.UN 1.7%, IPL 1.4% and TNC 1.1%
I would like to reduce my holdings and increase the remaining holdings to a minimum of 2%. Along with AYA, which ones would you suggest I get rid of? Which are the best ones to add to?
Thanks for your input RAM
Read Answer Asked by Ray on April 20, 2016
Q: Hi 5i, I'm investing on my NEW TFSA, the stocks I'm thinking on choosing from are: PBH KXS ATD.B GUD NFI RRX OTC.
I would like to reduce the number of stocks to 4. Which one would you suggest I go with, for a 5 year investment, I would like to max my growth and I do not mind taking some risk.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on April 20, 2016
Q: Hello- I have 400000 in a Hubert Financial High Interest Account.
I am concerned about it's safety in case of a financial meltdown.
What are your thoughts? Am I safe?
The website says:
Are my funds insured by the CDIC?

No, Hubert Financial is not a member of the CDIC, however, all deposits are guaranteed without limit by the Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba.

Are my deposits protected?

Yes! With Hubert, every penny of your deposits are 100% guaranteed by the Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba. As a member you can rest easy knowing that no matter what happens in the economy, your investments are safe and secure with Hubert Financial.
Read Answer Asked by Pat on April 20, 2016
Q: Which sectors do you like for a safe parking spot in the near term to get me through the "sell in May and go away" and summer period. Hoping then to get a trading opportunity for the remainder of the year. Dividend payers in general or utilities etc. I own MTL and AQN, a mixture of material stocks and about 1/3 cash. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Randy on April 20, 2016
Q: Hi,

XSR bumped up after a news report of a potential offer that may be forthcoming. In the time since that article, most high yielding equities have rallied significantly. I'm wondering if a "potential" bid is not acting as a cap now on XSR? Thoughts? If it was announced that no deal is forthcoming, would you expect the stock to fade, rally, or stay around the current price?

Regards,

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 19, 2016
Q: Hi all at 5i! Could you please explain to me the concept of " dumb money"? I gather it refers to us retail investors...the ones that are not large enough to influence the markets and have no insider information to get ahead of the game. There has been a lot of commentary from some investment companies and bearish investment advisors , that the smart money is leaving stocks and the dumb money is piling in. I guess that is me since I am selectively adding stocks. Again, is this concept of dumb money fear mongering or just a label given to us little guys by some financial smarty pants? Do you agree ,that as little guys,we should just stick to our investment plans and ignore the negative labelling. Your thoughts on the matter would be welcomed. Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on April 18, 2016
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