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Q: Hi 5i: I'm still considering a purchase of AFLAC. The news regarding employee complaints seems no worse, though a few legal firms have made it a point of announcing that they are investigating. Re its quarterly report, I find it hard to decide how well it's doing given the tax effects and yen currency effects. What is your assessment? Do you think it's buyable yet?
Read Answer Asked by Roland on February 07, 2018
Q: From BMO Capital Markets, regarding the cost of borrowing (rising interest rates) and the new US tax bill. "Starting in 2018, companies can only deduct interest expense of up to 30% of its EBITBA. Any amount beyond this, will no longer be deductible. This will tighten further in 2022."
I read this quote, and noted that while you do not cover US Markets, this tax increase on companies in the States, may largely affect some of your members' portfolios. I really don't have a question about it, but thank you again for your guidance in regards to searching for value stocks. Susan
Read Answer Asked by Susan on February 06, 2018
Q: Hello,

I realize that you don’t focus on the US market but I have cash to deploy and would appreciate your opinion.
I am looking for 4-5 stocks regardless of sector to buy into this market dip. What would you suggest?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Josette on February 06, 2018
Q: Hello Peter and team,
I know that you don't generally deal with U.S. stocks, but I would greatly appreciate it if you would identify your top 2 recommendations for each of the following sectors: Industrials, Materials and Technology. Thank you for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on February 05, 2018
Q: The market had a correction over the last few days. I have a list of holdings that have fallen considerably more than the market and I will hold them to see how they recover. If there is any you think that I should part company with after their initial recovery, let me know. They XNET, ICER, BRKS, HBM.TO, ALB, CGNX. Thank you Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 05, 2018
Q: I see the sector is down the last few days, but MET has seemed to drop more in share value than SLF, & AIG,. Do you know of any reason for this and are you still positive in regards to MET. I am aware you don't follow the US market that closely. Also, if you are allowed, the report date of SPE.TO, CEU.TO, & WCP.TO. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Earl on February 02, 2018
Q: ILMN gave non GAAP projections of about 13% earnings growth for 2018. About $4.55 from $4.00. This seems somewhat meagre. Do you know if they are generally cautious with their numbers historically? I like their business but do not know quite how to take this information of seemingly slower growth. Are the hedging expectations overly?
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 02, 2018
Q: I would like to combine JPM with two new other US positions in a US$ portfolio to achieve a good mix in the financial sector. Wondering what your thoughts are about adding an investment company like SCHB or AMTD or is there another entity that you suggest?....and also an insurance company that you would suggest that would benefit from rising US interest rates? (I currently hold SLF in a Cdn$ portfolio.)....Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 02, 2018
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