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Q: I assume hedging is a two way street - you get protection back to Can$ if the US $ falls but lose the gain associated with a US$ rise, and there is a cost to provide this?? So if the US$ looks strong going forward relative to the Looney is this the best strategy and are there other US banking sector ETF choices. What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 16, 2016
Q: I am thinking of investing in U.S. large cap companies more specifically an ETF. Are you better off to invest in a fund like SPY (U.S. dollars) or in the other canadian fund base companies like HXS,VUN or XUS. I noticed that the ytd. return is approx. 14% for SPY versus the others at %7% for this current year.
Read Answer Asked by serge on December 15, 2016
Q: Hello 5i
I am looking to find an individual investment or etf offering cloud storage securities. I prefer to invest with c$ due to currency exchange fees but if the best companies at good valuation are in US$, then so be it.

Would you please suggest a few options and comment on valuation or other significant indicator to consider before entry today?

Thank you
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on December 14, 2016
Q: I have to raise some cash in my non registered account. Please rank (with some reasoning) the named companies from most desirable to least desirable . I will likely have to sell 2 of them.
Thanks once again RAM
Read Answer Asked by Ray on December 14, 2016
Q: Dear 5i Staff,
I would like to participate in the energy price recovery and the expected new US Administration favorable bias toward energy companies.
My question is it better to invest in Canadian or US energy companies now
Which of these stock you favor: Duke, Exxon, Chevron or maybe an ETF is better. Any other suggestion.
Thank you and best wishes for the season.
Raouf
Is my strategy makes sense.
Read Answer Asked by Raoul on December 13, 2016
Q: I am currently up 30 to 60% on these companies, all are held in an RSP or RIF account. Would you add, take profits, or sell full position in any of these funds. I have about $20,000 to invest currently in my RRSP and am wondering if it is to late to start a new US position. I am considering facebook or google? Thanks for your input!
Read Answer Asked by diane joan on December 12, 2016
Q: I've seen an article recently that speculates that the next paradigm shift will be a faster expansion of the "Internet of Things", especially by large industrial companies that over the next 30-40 years will automate more processes using equipment and sensors provided and monitored by outside companies. Names mentioned that are expected to benefit most were GE, Honeywell, Rockwell, Cisco and IBM. I'd appreciate your opinion on whether this seems like a good idea for long-term investment.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on December 09, 2016
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