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Investment Q&A

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Q: I have sold a holiday home in the US and have $150,000 that I want to keep in US funds until later in the year when I think the exchange rate will be better to change to CDN. Can you recommend an ETF or other reasonably safe way to get some dividends on these funds for 6 to 8 months
Read Answer Asked by KENNETH on April 27, 2016
Q: Prior to subscribing to 5I, I bought Jan 2018 call options in TWTR. At the time I figured that they had a large user base with a lot of ad potential, particularly with Periscope. I bought 2 year options knowing that tech moves fast and hoping that would give the company lots of time to turn things around.

Now, having read many of your reports, I feel that I'm a more educated investor and probably wouldn't buy this type of company again. In particular, your reports have helped me to appreciate the negative effects of share dilution which is a big problem for TWTR.

Today's earnings don't look good.

Is there any hope for this stock? I'm not afraid to take a loss and move on if that's the best thing to do.
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 27, 2016
Q: I've had a long term holding in IBM, know they have struggled as their traditional hardware markets have declined and services shave stagnated and although they are getting growth with their cloud business, it's not enough to offset declines elsewhere. Declines seem to be levelling off though, they exceeded analyst expectations last quarter. Debating whether to hold on as stock is cheap (for good reason) or dump my shares and move on to more attractive growth opportunities. Any thoughts? See Buffett still holds shares...
Read Answer Asked by John on April 25, 2016
Q: Hi, 5i.

What are your top picks for consumer staples at this time?

Thank you,
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 25, 2016
Q: Of the two ETf's as listed above would you comment on the timing and prospects for these ETF's in the current economic environment with both the US and Canadian governments emphasis on infrastructure spending. With thanks, Bill
XMA and VAW
Read Answer Asked by William J on April 22, 2016
Q: Hello Peter and Ryan
CGI has done very well for me and I am considering trimming it and applying the funds to FLIR, a company you have frequently recommended. Could I have your opinion on this move?
Thanks for everything. ( Really like the changes! Between you and your clients I am learning daily. Also reading Market Masters. Great read.)
Read Answer Asked by Gary on April 21, 2016
Q: BMO EQUAL WEIGHT US BKS INDEX ETF symbol ZBK. What are your thoughts on this ETF? I currently own this ETF .

Dolores
Read Answer Asked on April 21, 2016
Q: Hi,
XHY has increased just over 10% over the last 2 months and seems to be continuing its positive growth. Do you see this continuing?
Read Answer Asked by Giovanni on April 21, 2016
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