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• AbbVie Inc. (ABBV $223.12)
  • $223.12 P/E (TTM): 108.17X Cap: $399.57B
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Q: I am up $2000 on ABBV. Its p/b is 24. I am holding for the dividend. Is it time to replace this with MRK?

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Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on July 06, 2017

• Knight Therapeutics Inc. (GUD $5.94)
  • $5.94 Cap: $592M
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• Savaria Corporation (SIS $21.62)
  • $21.62 P/E (TTM): 25.2X Cap: $1.54B
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• Heartbeam Inc. (BEAT $0.80)
  • $0.80 Cap: $25M
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Q: These 3 companies represent 5% of my portfolia. I was thinking of adding more BEAT. Can you give me your thoughts on BEAT? I could not find any reference to it under member questions.

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Read Answer Asked by Elaine or Gerry on July 06, 2017

• BorgWarner Inc. (BWA $41.90)
  • $41.90 P/E (TTM): 61.86X Cap: $8.96B
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• Magna International Inc. (MG $68.44)
  • $68.44 P/E (TTM): 13.22X Cap: $19.28B
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Q: Hello to all of you at 5i,
I'm debating whether to buy shares of Borg Warner so as to diversify outside of North America or make a move on Magna for almost the same reason given it does a lot of business in Europe. Which one do you see as having the better prospects? Thanks in advance.
Robert

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 06, 2017

• iShares MSCI Multifactor USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XFA $33.13)
  • $33.13 P/E (TTM): 14.9X
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• iShares US Fundamental Index ETF C$ Hgd (CLU) (CLU $31.06)
  • $31.06 P/E (TTM): 17.79X
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Q: Would you please compare the newer ishares etf XFA to the older claymore CLU?
Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 05, 2017

• Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SUPN $47.16)
  • $47.16 Cap: $2.61B
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Q: Please review Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc. - SUPN Is this stock suitable for a buy and hold investor? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Gooding on July 05, 2017

• BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF (ZBK $41.48)
  • $41.48 P/E (TTM): 12.24X Cap: $643M
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• iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF $126.69)
  • $126.69 P/E (TTM): 15.42X Cap: $4.18B
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Q: Good morning,
I am considering an investment in the US bank and insurance sector.

What are your thoughts on the merits of investing in a US Bank and insurance ETF and of those available in Canadian $$$, is there one or two that you would recommend?

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Francesco on July 04, 2017

• eBay Inc. (EBAY $83.85)
  • $83.85 P/E (TTM): 18.13X Cap: $37.27B
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Q: Bonjour, what is your general opinion concerning this company? Is it a sound long term investment?
Merci
Ronald

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Read Answer Asked by Ronald on July 04, 2017

• Bank of America Corporation (BAC $53.90)
  • $53.90 P/E (TTM): 14.74X Cap: $393.60B
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• Blackstone Inc. (BX $151.37)
  • $151.37 P/E (TTM): 43.6X Cap: $111.77B
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Q: BX.US: This is a typical private equity investor, investing where a small investor cannot go. I see they are also a subprime lender :-(
Would you put money here instead of, say BAC?
Art

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Read Answer Asked by Arthur on July 04, 2017

• AeroVironment Inc. (AVAV $282.47)
  • $282.47 Cap: $13.90B
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• Cognex Corporation (CGNX $38.42)
  • $38.42 P/E (TTM): 59.11X Cap: $6.43B
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• ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO $70.91)
  • $70.91 P/E (TTM): 21.6X Cap: $1.35B
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Q: If you wanted to invest in a company that is in the area of robotiks what would your first and second choices be and why?

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Read Answer Asked by Marcel on July 04, 2017

Q: Thoughts on this ETF?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Neil on July 04, 2017

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: Is writing covered calls on a US Market Index ETF (e.g. SPY, QQQ) safe?

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Read Answer Asked by Milan on July 04, 2017

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: What do you think of United Utilities Group. Should it be a long term hold in a portfolio.

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Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 03, 2017

• Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (ITRN $42.09)
  • $42.09 Cap: $790M
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Q: Good morning from the West Coast. Looking over smaller companies in the US for diversification, I found this little gem. Fundamentals look solid, and growth looks positive as well. May I please have your opinion.
Thanks Rick

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on July 03, 2017

• Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $887.52)
  • $887.52 P/E (TTM): 64.23X Cap: $393.33B
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Q: Is this a good entry point to buy COST-N for a long-term hold?

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Read Answer Asked by Tom on July 03, 2017

• International Paper Company (IP $38.51)
  • $38.51 Cap: $20.33B
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• Cascades Inc. (CAS $12.30)
  • $12.30 Cap: $1.24B
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Q: Cascades has had a good run. What other names are there in packaging in Canada & USA. With more online shopping more boxes will be in demand . Is Cascades a buy ? RAK

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Read Answer Asked by bob on June 30, 2017

• GSK plc American Depositary Shares (Each representing two) (GSK $48.47)
  • $48.47 P/E (TTM): 29.11X Cap: $98.93B
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Q: Little movement with GSK of late. Would you transfer out of this stock into another healthcare stock or is health care too out of favour and should move out of sector entirely for now. If out of favour, would you suggest another global stock?
Thanks. Lorraine

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Read Answer Asked by Dr Lorraine on June 30, 2017

• Intel Corporation (INTC $40.30)
  • $40.30 P/E (TTM): 4141.0X Cap: $176.39B
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Q: I have held Intel in the past for many years, but sold it 3 years ago. I am thinking of purchasing it again.
Could I have your thoughts on this company please.
All the best to you all on Canada Day!
Rick

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on June 30, 2017

• Bank of America Corporation (BAC $53.90)
  • $53.90 P/E (TTM): 14.74X Cap: $393.60B
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• JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM $315.21)
  • $315.21 P/E (TTM): 15.6X Cap: $858.08B
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Q: With changes of Buy backs and increased dividends what are best US banks to buy both large banks and regional banks. RAK

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Read Answer Asked by bob on June 30, 2017

• BMO Equal Weight US Health Care Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZUH $69.58)
  • $69.58 P/E (TTM): 22.25X Cap: $181M
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Q: Is this a good time to invest in ZUH?

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Read Answer Asked by Gordon on June 30, 2017

• BMO Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZUB $36.62)
  • $36.62 P/E (TTM): 12.24X Cap: $359M
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• BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF (ZBK $41.48)
  • $41.48 P/E (TTM): 12.24X Cap: $643M
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Q: I currently hold ZBK-BMO Equal Wt US Banks Unhedged and I am considering with the strength in CDN$ adding ZUB-BMO Equal Wt US Banks Hedged to my portfolio. I prefer to hold Cdn$ ETFs that invest in US companies rather than buying those companies directly in US$. Would appreciate your comments on holding both these ETFs as a method of having more US Bank exposure and balancing the currency movements?

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Read Answer Asked by Gordon on June 30, 2017