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Q: Hello 5i Team!

I am looking to buy a consumer staple and I see that although you don't cover it, you seem to have good expectations for PG.

Read a couple articles talking about its recent decline being tied to the emerging markets crisis.. Would you recommend buying it at this level? waiting? or is there a better option?

Thanks in advance!
Read Answer Asked by Fay on February 06, 2014
Q: WAGE (Wage Works) If possible, would you please provide your assessment of the upside potential for this US listed stock. Could this be a viable health care investment, or do you see ATHN having a lot more potential and less risk?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 06, 2014
Q: AMBA
Do you see AMBA's technology in video imaging similar to AVO, even though they are not in surveillance business but the technology can be employed there. Who are their primary clients?
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on February 06, 2014
Q: Hi there. I'm a brand new member as of today. I am wondering if you have an opinion on TEVA Pharmaceuticals? I took a small position a few days ago and I am down about 2%. But it seems to have broken out of a long term base. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Fred on February 05, 2014
Q: Hi 5I,
I own JDS Uniphase (50 shares). I just received notice of the board 'resolved to redeem all of its outstanding Exchangeable Shares on March 31, 2014 (the "Redemption Date")'. It continues to advise of receiving one common share of "JDSU Uniphase" plus declared and unpaid dividends. It asks for a letter of transmittal of such shares to the trust company involved. What are my best options to deal with this request? Thanks a lot. Keith
Read Answer Asked by Keith on February 05, 2014
Q: I read an article this morning about retailers being urged to increase their cyber security. What technology companies would best benefit from this increase in security spending? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on February 05, 2014
Q: Good Morning Crew
Interested in analyst expectations with upcoming Q4/Year reporting of Avigilon AVO & Fireeye FEYE. Thanks for you help - as always appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on February 05, 2014
Q: I have come upon an 11% dividend payer, Prospect Capital on Nasdaq, PSEC,It is a US "Business Development Corp" I would appreciate your comments.
Thank you
L
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on February 04, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and team, could you recommend a good technology ETF. Thanks in advance
Phil
Read Answer Asked by Philip on February 04, 2014
Q: Hello 5i

I am planning to switch my RRIFs from Corp Bonds held during contribution yrs to US index ETFs now that I am well into compulsory payout phase. I am looking at VUN or VFV. VUN is only 6mo old with a much smaller subscription and a more diverse index, and better current trading volume despite its smaller size. (you made some comments on why size matters which don’t seem to apply to these 2 funds given that they hold only the US$ equivalent Vanguard funds).

The only reason I am considering the C$ unhedged funds is to avoid the 2-2.5% charges BMO levies for both Buy & Sell transactions. So Vanguard is providing these currency transactions at no cost. Is there some trick of the light here here that I am missing

Your comment appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Ernie on February 03, 2014
Q: Hello 5i,
I’m raising cash by selling US stocks and looking for a few good buys in the US small/mid cap area, sector isn’t a priority with the exception of REITs/oil/gas/pipelines, but I would like a 4% div. minimum. I know you folks like technology and healthcare anything there? Please help with some ideas.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 03, 2014
Q: Hi Team:

In my RRSP, I have about 25 to 30% in bonds, mostly in short term
and one of the mutual funds where the bonds are, MD Bond funds is well managed; the bonds have taken a hit due to the impending rise of interest rates, I have some in Mawer Balance fund in the RRSP as well
I have taken a small position in MFC recently. I wonder if moving another 5% of the bonds to US equity like SPY VIG would be appropriate, I have already have 10% of the RRSP portfolio in XTR, a monthly income fund yielding about 5%; thanks team; I hope that I am not confusing you, let me know if you need more information
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 03, 2014