Q: Would you consider Brookfield Total Return Fund: HTR-US a good- reasonably safe investment in the current market situation. Also, do you think the dividend is safe at this level (approx 9% yield)?
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Q: How do you feel about US banks, and other than currency difference is there anything else to be aware of when purchasing US stocks for my RRSP
Q: I'd like to add a Cdn and US tech growth company for a 3-5 year time frame. I own ESL and SYZ. How would you rank OTC, MDA, DSG, CSU, MNW, and ET in terms of potential return? In my US portfolio I own QCOM and GOOG. Other than MU, which you have mentioned before, can you recommend 1-2 other US growth names?
Q: May I have your comments on PWF's latest earnings report? They seem to be doing better with Pargesa or are Pargesa's earning increase all due to one time items? What do you think is better going forward PWF or VIG? I am looking to increase my US exposure but PWF has a better dividend and seems to be generating more growth than before. Part of the attraction with VIG is if the Can $ keeps dropping against the US $.
Q: I am looking to rebalance or add some growth to my US/foreign portion of my portfolio which is some 28% of total.
Currently have
AAPl 5.4%
Abev 1.2%
CSCO 1.5%
CX 1.8%
GE 1.7%
GILD 4.6%
NE 1.7%
PFE 2%
PG 4.1%
VIG 3.5%
Vale 1.1%
Have 3 major Cdn banks would you add C, US industrial or other stock from gains in AAPL or GILD or new funds. Thank you
Currently have
AAPl 5.4%
Abev 1.2%
CSCO 1.5%
CX 1.8%
GE 1.7%
GILD 4.6%
NE 1.7%
PFE 2%
PG 4.1%
VIG 3.5%
Vale 1.1%
Have 3 major Cdn banks would you add C, US industrial or other stock from gains in AAPL or GILD or new funds. Thank you
Q: Could you please interpret the comments made on the recent results release. It sounds as though there will be little improvement in the share price over the next year, if I am understanding their comments correctly ? If so, it would seem to make sense to sell my shares (1.5% of a diversified portfolio) now and re-invest in something with more potential for growth in the coming year. Is there another company in this sector that you would recommend ?
Q: WHAT IS THE REASON FOR THE DROP FROM $ 69 TO A BID OF $49. COULD NOT FIND ANY NEWS FOR THE DROP
THANKS
THOMAS
THANKS
THOMAS
Q: I have stock in Allergan. I understand that Actavis ACT.US has agreed to buy Allergan for $219 per share.
A Pershing- Valeant has sent a proxy to buy and replace Allergan directors.
I do not understand that if Allergan has been purchased by Actavis, why there is this proxy battle for Valeant still to buy Allergan. This was in the mail to-day
A Pershing- Valeant has sent a proxy to buy and replace Allergan directors.
I do not understand that if Allergan has been purchased by Actavis, why there is this proxy battle for Valeant still to buy Allergan. This was in the mail to-day
Q: It has come to my attention that we Canadians can purchase cross-listed stock AGU,BMO etc and enjoy US dollar dividends being paid into our accounts and not subject to any withholding tax because the head office is in Canada...is this really so? I even read you don't even have to purchase the NYSE listed version, one can simply purchase the tsx listed version and request your broker regularly pay dividends in your USD portion of your account...again have of you heard of this...? Can this be a good strategy?
Q: I have a small position in Trinity and noticed that the stock is down more than 11% today on no news. Is this something with legal issues? What's your opinion of Trinity growth potential? For a long term investor do you suggest selling, holding, or buying at the current levels? Thanks.
Q: Hi Peter and Team:
I think there are good fundamental catalysts in Intel. At current price of $37, do you think it's overvalued?
I think there are good fundamental catalysts in Intel. At current price of $37, do you think it's overvalued?
Q: What is thoughts on this company's future and would you purchase at this level with a 1 year time frame. Thanks
Q: Are you familiar with PKG.US? What would be your opinion, and would you prefer GPK.US?
Q: Hi,
I was listening to an expert on BNN say that our railroads growth are " in their final innings"? Do you believe that and why?
Also, are their any us railways you recommend or an ETF?
I was listening to an expert on BNN say that our railroads growth are " in their final innings"? Do you believe that and why?
Also, are their any us railways you recommend or an ETF?
Q: Regarding US$ portion of a well balanced portfolio containing 5i equity portfolio and A/B stocks, canadian large companies, a small bond ladder, no other international exposure w/ 15-20 year time line. Any US thoughts or advice?
4.9% Apple -AAPL
10.1% EAFE ETF -EFA
7.5% Russell 2000 -IWO
14.4% BIOTECH -IBB
39.5% S&P 500 -SPY
6.9% Consumer Discretionary - XLY
5.4% Tal International -TAL
6.8% Vanguard Dividend -VIG
4.5% Yum Brands -YUM
4.9% Apple -AAPL
10.1% EAFE ETF -EFA
7.5% Russell 2000 -IWO
14.4% BIOTECH -IBB
39.5% S&P 500 -SPY
6.9% Consumer Discretionary - XLY
5.4% Tal International -TAL
6.8% Vanguard Dividend -VIG
4.5% Yum Brands -YUM
Q: Good morning Peter and Team, The recent Q and A about ZWH has me thinking about my own strategy. I own a position in CLU.C, and its chart shows a 21% gain for the last 12 months compared to 14.91% gain for ZWH, even though CLU.C has a smaller dividend. What do you think of CLU.C? Thanks!
Q: Hello Peter and Team, I have a telecom sector exposure of 12.5% in my registered aggregate portfolio. This exposure is made of 3 companies: AT&T, Telus, and Bell(BCE). Is 12.5% expposure to telecom too high? What do you think of AT&T? It certainly has an interesting dividend of 5.3% Thanks, Gervais
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Some thoughts no Mattersight please, MATR
Some thoughts no Mattersight please, MATR
Q: Could you please update your 2013 answer on the interesting ETF.
Many thanks !
Many thanks !
Q: What's your opinion of KKR? Would you suggest buying it today as an income stock? Is there any growth potential there? Alternatives (e.g. BX)? Thanks.