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Q: Can you explain why some etfs like USMV were down significantly more than the market this morning? Do etfs get halted like stocks when they drop significantly. I bought a small amount at 29.6 this morning, but was too chicken to buy a lot because I couldn't understand what was happening.
Read Answer Asked by Craig on August 24, 2015
Q: hi guys,

I own some shares of Hallador, with the most recent news what would you suggest. I baught at $6.00, and im still up. Should i hold?

Thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Alberto on August 21, 2015
Q: the mouse house has taken a beating, at what point in your opinion does it become attractive

thanks
Read Answer Asked by eddie on August 20, 2015
Q: CODI has been described as a mini-Berkshire Hathaway buying smaller companies, recently selling Camelbak and adding Manitoba Harvest to their portfolio. Being an old fart a hemp based food business strikes me as somewhat fad oriented but a lot of people have made a lot of money off of fads. Trading at a low P/E and a having a yield around 8.7%, what are your thoughts on this company ?
Read Answer Asked by Garth on August 20, 2015
Q: Just off the conference call and I have to say, this one is a real head scratcher. Everyone begins by congratulating the team on a great quarter and the stock does a serious nose-dive. I couldn't see anything but positives in either the numbers or the answers. Am I missing something? Or is this just sell the news. Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on August 19, 2015
Q: Can you give me your opinion on this stock? Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by Rose on August 19, 2015
Q: found a note on my desk to buy bhp at 60 and now its just about cut in half. Its a large cap that is in an out of favour sector with a pe of 10 but has raised its dividend for the last five years.Its dividend now stands at 6.6 .My question is at what rate would the dividend support the price?
Read Answer Asked by lynn on August 19, 2015
Q: Could you please comment on this US stock?
From historical financial statement, its revenue didn't show impressive growth.
How is the industry overall and how will the US fed rate rise(assumption) and economy affect the stock?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Jim on August 19, 2015
Q: Hi 5i,
Do you have any recommendations/suggestions for US small/mid cap mutual fund in CAD?
Read Answer Asked by Mehran on August 19, 2015
Q: RCPT (RECEPTOS) has an offer to purchase from Celgene (via Strix .. a subsidiary of Celgene).
RCPT is trading at $231.46 and the offer from Celgene is for $232.00 net to the holder in cash without interest (the offer price) and subject to any withholding taxes required by applicable law.
1 .. Is the offer a good one as some think it's very low?
2 .. How do I find out about the withholding taxes (as I understand sometimes there's a dividend that can take a big bite from profits)?
3 .. Would I do better just to hold the RCPT stock and sell it myself?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on August 19, 2015
Q: Hello Team,
the stock has been in significant downfall, from $19 to$5, yet the financial statements appear acceptable. P/E ratio now stands at 5. I have a position in the stock and wonder whether manipulative action influences the trend(short sellers). Seeking Alpha had a scathing report on the company. What is your opinion? Hold or sell?
Your input is valuable!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on August 19, 2015
Q: Hi Peter

Do you know why Z dropped so much yesterday ? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by selina on August 19, 2015
Q: Hi Peter & Ryan, I'm looking for some suggestions on a solid pick to add in the healthcare sector. I currently hold PHM, GUD & PLI... Something paying a dividend would be great. Also I don't mind if it's a Canadian or US company. I was thinking of Johnson & Johnson, but would love to hear your thoughts. Many thanks. Mario
Read Answer Asked by Mario on August 18, 2015
Q: Arch has recently had some high percentage price volatility gyrations.While it has, understandably, dropped considerably over the last few years in the face of the supply growth of natural gas, drop in price of oil, etc. do you feel this price volatility could be indicative of underlying fundamentally-derived "bottoming"?
Read Answer Asked by David on August 18, 2015
Q: Hi Peter

In my industrial stocks I hold GE and MGA. Would CMI US be a good addition for yield and growth or add to MGA and CMI. Thanks Hamish
Read Answer Asked by Hamish on August 18, 2015
Q: Hello Team, I would like to take advantage of the US elections and interest rate rise and will hold something for 3 yrs that pays a dividend. Would you suggest an etf or a bank/insurance company. I currently hold T and WMB for US exposure. could you give me 3 names. thanks
Read Answer Asked by pietro on August 18, 2015
Q: Hi Team

I have a full position in Apple and am thinking of selling half and purchasing, with the proceeds, Cisco for purposes of diversification. Apple does seem to be sputtering a bit of late.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 17, 2015
Q: For a long term investment (10 years) ,for a TFSA, would you prefer XUS or
XSP ( canadian Hedged).
Thank you.
Pascal
Read Answer Asked by pascal on August 17, 2015
Q: What would be the US equivalent to this ETF you would recommend?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Janice on August 17, 2015
Q: Good day:
I realise that your focus is not the US market, but I would appreciate any thoughts upon Cummins. I am thinking of initiating a position as it may represent good value for the longer term although the sector is out of favour.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 17, 2015