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Q: I am up nicely with BAC. I got in when our dollar was stranger against the US. My question is should I get out now and switch to a Canadian bank to take advantage of the gains I've made on the currency side of things? Or do you think I'm safe to let it ride a while because we will continue to see a weak Canadian dollar?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on November 09, 2016
Q: Hello team, was hoping to get your view on the following four companies. The first three look to be possible tax loss candidates for the year and could be worth picking up in December. I am curious to see how you rank them. Thank you,

AIR METHODS CRP AIRM
WILLIAMS-SONOMA WSM
Owens-Illinois Inc OI
TE Connectivity TEL
Read Answer Asked by Liam on November 07, 2016
Q: I am trying to determine if the following makes sense . I can buy Nxpi today at about
98.70( last trade) , Qcom has an offer of 110 closing end off 2017. I have not read anywhere the suggestion the takeover will not occur or that there are any government concerns.
In my truly humble opinion it looks like an easy way to make a guaranteed 10 plus percent on my money over a year.
Thus the issue.. Can it be that easy.
I suppose there is always a chance the deal can be terminated up until the cash is transferred , and if so Nxp get 2.5 billion .
I think the risk reward here is toward the reward.
Your comment would be appreciated
Read Answer Asked by Leon on November 07, 2016
Q: Hello,

What do you think of investing in American regional banks to take advantage of a rate hike? Would you agree with the thesis ?

Do you have any individual names you like? Or you would go with an ETF? And for the latter, which of the two etf's would be your preference?

Thank you

KR
Read Answer Asked by Karim on November 06, 2016
Q: Good morning,

Looking to clarify with regards to the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation etf's for an rrsp- if one wishes to have a currency effect( vis a vis US: Cdn dollar)they should purchase "VIG, or if looking to hedge and only feel the effects of the equity movements then purchase "VGG"? Also is there an equivalent for the IWO? Looking to add both to my portfolio and looking to see if they are a good complement.

With thanks,
Brad
Brad
Read Answer Asked by Brad on November 04, 2016
Q: Hi Peter,

I have owned YUM for a few years and entered around $60. I am 42 with a growth and income objective. I was a little surprised with the rapid decent from $85.

1. Can you help me understand what happened with YUM/YUMC?
2. Would you buy/hold/sell YUM?
3. Would you buy/hold/sell YUMC?

Thanks, love your service :)
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on November 03, 2016
Q: Hi, Nike is near its 52 week low and has a pretty amazing historical chart, not to mention brand. From some research, it seems that growth in China is challenged, and futures are down a bit. Is that it, or am I missing something?

Is this an opportunity to initiate a full (3-5%) position?
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on November 03, 2016
Q: What do you think about proposed merger of GE & BHI oil services assets to form a separate company and the $17.50 per share dividend GE will pay BHI shareholders? Any idea on timeline and whether this proposed deal will have any regulatory issues? I can't see any regulatory issues - but, who knows. I was thinking of buying this one as I currently do not own any gas or oil producers - so, surrogate for them.
Read Answer Asked by James on November 02, 2016