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Q: Thinking of adding to my TFIA [TFSA]. Your opinion on this particular ETF please?

Thanks.

Ross
Read Answer Asked by Ross on February 24, 2015
Q: I have a small amount of extra USD cash in my TFSA and would like to put it into an ultra speculative high growth stock. Do you have anything intersting on your radar out of the US?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jordan on February 24, 2015
Q: I was curious as to your thoughts on Go Pro (GPRO-US)?
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on February 24, 2015
Q: Hello,

I bought Z two years ago. It just completed it acquisition of Trulia which boosted the share price. Do you think this company has more room to run or would it be wise to sell?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Sunita on February 24, 2015
Q: I have spare American Cash in my American Trading Account. What would you suggest I invest it in that would be fairly liquid. Thanks for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by VICKI on February 24, 2015
Q: Hello, Peter
I have 20k us dollars and i want to buy some us stocks, could u please give me some growth stocks in tech and heath sectors? Thank you so much!
yingzi
Read Answer Asked by Yingzi on February 24, 2015
Q: I have recently sold Ship Finance Ltd. SFL.US and now have US funds to invest. This for an RRSP that must be converted to a RRIF within the year. We are underweight Tech sector and Healthcare and would like to have your suggestions for one company (2.5% of portfolio).
Read Answer Asked by John on February 23, 2015
Q: Do you believe the American banking sector is a good place to be right now or would chasing the tech sector make more sense. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by jason on February 23, 2015
Q: Hi Team,

Looking for some advice between 2 U.S Utilities....AT&T or Verizon.Growth and Income would be my main criteria in my decision with a 2-5year time horizon. I'm thinking of placing the position in one of my U.S registered accts for tax benifits.

Thanks

Stephen
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 23, 2015
Q: can you provide any outlook for this name -seems to be somewhat similiar to Brookfield infastructure -
Read Answer Asked by Kim on February 23, 2015
Q: Hi 5i team,
XLU (SPDR-Utilities) has fallen by 9.6% since it peaked on Jan 29, 2015. Please comment...is this the canary? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Karl on February 23, 2015
Q: Hello 5i:

Our total portfolio holdings consist of 66% CDN and 26% US. No international holdings.

I am thinking of selling all or part of our CDN ETFs, XIU and XIC to increase our US allocation. We hold 82% of our CDN portfolio in 24 individual stocks, mostly covered by 5i. XIU and XIC are 7%; and the balance is held in bond and preferred ETFs.

I would like to increase our allocation in XSP and ZSP, by selling part or all of XIU and XIC. ($60K)

Not sure if our short time horizon is a factor in this change, but I am 66 and my husband will be 71 this year. He is still working but would like to retire in a year.

Your opinion would be greatly appreciated.

Looking forward to meeting you next Saturday.

Read Answer Asked by Kathy on February 22, 2015
Q: I bought this stock 6 months ago and it just bumps along while the general market advances. I am essentially flat. Would you keep it or move on?

Thanks Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on February 22, 2015
Q: Hello Peter
I'd like to invest in Horizons Betapro S&P 500 Bull plus ETF which is trading on TSX .My question to you is: is this ETF hinged or unhinged and what is advantage and disadvantage on hinged and unhinged ETFs and because the fund is exposed to U.S equity indices will it fall under the US $100,000 reporting rules (Form 1135).

Regards Andrew B.
Read Answer Asked by Andrzej on February 22, 2015
Q: Not sure whether this is a fair question or not. I have been trying to find out which companies may best profit from a couple of new technologies being driverless automobiles and 3D printing. Would you have any insight into this? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by dale on February 22, 2015
Q: Commenting on options. I found when I wanted to sell a call on one of my stocks the fees were so high that it wouldn't be worthwhile unless you had a substantial sum to invest.
These stocks are doing quite well lately CYBR, TRN, SKX and PTX - All U.S. Do they look like they will keep going up in this manner? If any look shakey - please let me know.

Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 20, 2015
Q: Hello 5i
most of our portfolio is comprised of stodgy, stocks such as consumer staples. They are good but i have too many of them. and so i was thinking of buying something that is, I don't know how you would call it, say modern (?).

I have been looking at Google, Apple and Symantec. And was wondering if you thought one might be preferable to another these days.? Apple seems to be very popular and so i thought i might shy away from it. Although from what i gather, even with all of the recent growth, it is still reasonably priced. Google is everywhere! And Symantec may prosper from the rise in cyber crime and hacks.
thanks for any help
Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 20, 2015
Q: Hi Everyone!! I am rounding out my portfolio. I have my bond and stock allocations and even though I hold 12 US dividend aristocrats, I would like to add a good broad US stock ETF and a world ETF which excludes North America. I would like to use Canadian currency to invest. Could you suggest a few? Thank you for your excellent work. Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on February 20, 2015
Q: I have owned this stock for some time. Is there some light at the end of the tunnel?
Read Answer Asked by Garnet on February 20, 2015
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