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Q: Hi guys,

I'm a Dow shareholder, and while I know your focus is not US, I was wondering if you could offer some clarity on the upcoming merger/sale of Dow's chlorine division with/to Olin Corp. The prospectus talks of exchanging Dow shares for "Splitco" shares, into Olin shares ...
Any clarity and advise you can offer is much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Rod on September 17, 2015
Q: Peter

You once indicated that you had Priceline as a company with a superior business model long before its stellar gains. The results are borne out in the linked article. Wouldn't it be FUN to find the next 4,000% gainer?

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/10-stocks-you-should-have-bought-the-last-time-the-fed-raised-interest-rates-2015-09-16?link=sfmw_fb
Read Answer Asked by Brad on September 16, 2015
Q: Hello,

- Is it a good time to add to VLN ? Any reason outside the weak market for the stock to be down ?

- PHK is going down a lot these days ... Can you explain why ?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on September 16, 2015
Q: Hi there, instead of complicating my Us and international positions, I was considering VTthx as an idea since the mers are low as well. I was considering 50% of my Rrsp for this since it is diversified. What do you think of this approach for a 20 year hold...do you think this can come out more successful than multiple positions?if you suggest multiple positions can you provide some suggestions for a long term hold.
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on September 16, 2015
Q: Would please give me your thoughts on the company.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on September 16, 2015
Q: Hi, 5i.

I'd like to purchase some US dollars to buy a US listed company or two. It doesn't strike me that now is a good time since our dollar is so low compared to the US dollar and so I'm having trouble grasping the correct thinking on this.

Say, for example, I buy Disney today and get a 20% total return in the next 5 years. However, say that our dollar is trading around 20% higher in 5 years than it is today. Would I effectively have no return if I sold Disney after 5 years and converted to Canadian dollars?

Thank you for your help.

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 15, 2015
Q: Greetings:
What can you tell me about wpg-n. It appears to be very cheap and out of favour. Also, what is your latest assessment of plaza reit. plz.un-t.
Thanks BEN
Read Answer Asked by BEN on September 14, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team!! Warren Buffett had purchased quite a bit of this stock. What are your thoughts on it and would you purchase it now with the Canadian dollar being as low as it is. Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on September 14, 2015
Q: Hi I hold one full position in Qqq and have done well with this, this is probably my only significant position in the US markets the rest are well diversified but mostly canadian stocks. I would like this to be a long term hold, however if you think the US tech stocks have had their run up in the near term, I was considering selling a half position to diversify in Us markets..can you suggest an ETF if you feel that is the right course of action. Thanks.Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on September 14, 2015
Q: Hi Peter. Would you recommend this ETF for 5% of my portfolio, I'm diversified Canadian 40% US 40% international 20%. Would this be a good time to add it to the plan?
GUY R
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on September 14, 2015
Q: Are these two Brookfield closed-end funds , Ok for My RRSP, are the yields sustainable ? Thanks Cec
Read Answer Asked by Cecil on September 14, 2015
Q: CLCT has experienced a significant decline over the past few months. Can you suggest what may be behind this, and is it likely to continue to underperform the general market? How safe is the dividend?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on September 13, 2015
Q: Hi 5i Team,

What are your thoughts on Axovant Sciences in the US? Seems to be getting a lot of attention after the recent Forbes article on it.

Thanks,

Jordan
Read Answer Asked by Jordan on September 11, 2015
Q: Which company would have better growth potential in current markets?
Thank you for your assessment!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on September 10, 2015
Q: Could I have your opinion on SGYP.US . Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on September 10, 2015
Q: What is your opinion on FMC? They are a niche chemical company with considerable insider buying.
Read Answer Asked by george on September 09, 2015
Q: In reference to Ryan's Blog May 15, 2014 Market Proxies I was wondering what you thought of adding one or both of these companies to a well diversified Canadian portfolio for my only US exposure following their recent correction?
Read Answer Asked by Martin on September 09, 2015
Q: Hello Could you paint a current picture on these stocks. Should I hold or et rid of them. Thanx in advance Cliff
Read Answer Asked by cliff on September 09, 2015
Q: Hi guys, i own shares of Meredith corp. Im currently in the green. What would you recommend with the recent acuasition of Media general buying Meredith corp. Would you hold here or sell.

Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Alberto on September 09, 2015
Q: Good Morning, looking to buy one of these for yield as they look attractive price wise. But is the yield safe? Is it the usual 15% withholding tax? Your view on these companies and sector would be very appreciated.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Denis on September 08, 2015