Investment Q&A

Q: Hi,
Im a young, passive investor. Im looking for long term strong TFSA growth to eventually convert into TFSA retirement income. I am new to investing and don't really have a grasp on all the concepts yet.
Can you offer an opinion/advice/education on the pros and cons of investing in ETFs that are Canadian dollar hedged vs. non. Which you you recommend for long term consistent and strong growth.? The two listed are what Im thinking for gaining some US exposure, unless you are able to recommend something better?

Thanks!

Q: Hi Peter and the team,

Could you provide some financial details about a US stock Lending Club(LC)? The business model looks interesting and have good potential but just don't know how high is the risk and is it worth to buy at this price level?

Thanks

Q: Hello, I'm looking to take a full position with Apple, how low do you think Apple's stock price will go without some kind of catalyst to move it forward? Do you think it's best to buy it in increments or do you think we are at bottom now?
thanks,

Q: What do you think of Int'l FLavours and Fragrances and their latest quarterly results? How would you rate it relative to HD.us, PBH.us and STZ.us for a 5 year investment? Thank you.

Q: Hi,
My brother is a Primerica agent (err..salesperson). Im not big on Primerica as a company at all. He keeps pushing though about this large cap fund ( http://www.fidelity.ca/cs/Satellite/en/public/products/mutual_funds/equity_funds/cdn_equity/bu) supposed to have great long term returns. One of the things I don't like about this is the management rate of 2.28%.
Im not an active investor, but have some exposure to real estate (through reits) and a little finance through CM.
I am young and have tfsa savings and want to invest in long term growth (etfs maybe?). Could you offer some recommendations on good long term low cost, passive investments?

Your website is awesome and Ill be signing up as a member tonight!

Thanks
Dave

Q: What is your opinion of Purpose Best Ideas fund, thanks?

Q: Could I please have an update on Athenahealth Inc (ATHN). Do you still like it and consider it a good holding? Thanks

Q: The returns on this fund are excellent, the mer not so much 2.34%.
Your thoughts please or alternate suggestions. Thank you.

Q: Looking to place additional $100K into the US. Already own a split between XLK & IGM which covers the largest players in the Teck sector. Would appreciate your pics for 3 - 4 solid Cos. in health, consumer discretionary, industrial or other. Thank you.

Q: This company is new to me, what are your thoughts, steady performer, PE66.
Would you suggest something else if not this one? thank you.

Q: I am thinking of buying the above but still may favor a u.s. equivalent. Any suggestions. I own ULTI.

Q: 5I and team you are greatly appreciated. I still have 200 shares of BIN,would you sell or hold today? Also I hold 250 shares of KHC and am up 95% in CDN $ sell all or 50% or hold?
Looks like 2 questions to me.
Thanks M

Q: I plan to add to these stock positions. Would you consider the timing appropriate and the value levels suitable for growth?
Thank you Team!

Q: When I sent this yesterday, I did put in the name of the companies, as well as the symbols.
I will give it another try. Aerovironment (AVAV) and Ultimate Software (ULTI). Hope this works. Both these companies are U.S.
I know these companies have had questions submitted in the past, but I am now unable to access. Thanks.

Q: In the healthcare sector, what are your views on Bellus Health (blu-t) which had a rapid progression lately and does not seem to be covered by analysts and on Resmed (rmd-n)? Which other companies could be a better alternative at the present time ?

Many thanks for your help,

Jacques

Q: If I buy an country specific etf listed in the USA like the ones mentioned do I still have to pay the 15% dividend withholding tax to the Americans if the dividend is coming from non USA companies in a non registered account? Moreover, your opinion on both etf's

Q: Hi,

Could I get your thoughts on these two companies:
1) Pacific Biosciences of California (NASDAQ:PACB)
2) Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN)

Are there any other Canadian recommendations in BioTech?

Q: Hi there. May I get your opinion on "APPLE". Thanks!

Q: How do you see growth/ risk prospects on Smith and Wesson?

Q: JC Penney was at High 11s 2 months ago. Last week some report that Stock should double. Today the Company is cutting hours and Stock is at 8. Earnings next week. Should I panic.