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Q: Can I have your opinion on this ETF for the US portion of my portfolio. The returns seem to have been quite decent and wandering if the low volatility would protect my portfolio on the downside.

Thanks for the great work and have a happy new year.
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on January 04, 2015
Q: I am looking at investing money in health care , would you recommend ETF to do that and if so what US and Canadian ones. If not can you recommend two stocks (US and CDN) . I do not have any health care exposure and would like to allocate 5% of my portfolio to either stocks or the ETF.s, thank you and Happy New Year.
Read Answer Asked by Jean on January 04, 2015
Q: Given the importance of cyber security this new etf just launched in the us seems like a good place to invest instead of trying to find the right stock. They have 20 stocks in the portfolio including Cisco fire eye Symantec palo networks fortinet. No track record but would you consider it a good bet on cyber security. I am thinking this would be a good place for a percent of my US portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on January 04, 2015
Q: Was wondering your thoughts on the greater potential growth TD or C, I know hey are different types of banks but was wondering your thoughts on growth thanks
Read Answer Asked by jason on January 03, 2015
Q: I note that VUS appears to use derivatives to underpin its investments. Given the role played by derivatives in the 2008 debacle, how safe is this ETF?
Read Answer Asked by roger on January 03, 2015
Q: could you please recommend one or more etfs that would target US banks in Canadian fund. Do you think it is a good move having limited exposure to the above.
as always thanks
yossi
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on January 03, 2015
Q: Hi and Happy New Year
Would you lease recommend a Technology ETF as well ans a US large cap ETF for my TFSA. Thanks for helping me to finish 2014 in great shape.
Guy R
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on January 03, 2015
Q: Gentex opened down 50 percent. Would you know what is happening with it?
Thanks John
Read Answer Asked by GORMON on January 02, 2015
Q: The VUS etf is hedged to the CAD dollar. Do you believe it`s wise to switch to the unhedged version (VUN) for 2015, as the US dollar looks poised for strong growth.
And related to this, what is a suitable portfolio percentage allocated to USA etf`s for a retiree. Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 02, 2015
Q: Hi team
I have $6000 USD in a USD investing accounting and already own EMR Emerson. I would like to split this into US Healthcare and US Technology but cannot decide whether to go with ETF's in each or two individual stocks. I am looking for growth moreso than dividend. Which way would you recommend I go and if so which ETF's or stocks ?
Regards
Kathy
Read Answer Asked by Kathy on December 30, 2014
Q: I am aware you guys don't really cover american stocks, was just wondering if you had any thoughts on Calloway, if not thanks anyway
Read Answer Asked by jason on December 30, 2014
Q: I was reading your answers with interest on ZWH. Since it is US High Dividend Covered Call ETF, I wonder if it is considered as foreign property or Canadian property in the portfolio. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by LOUISA on December 30, 2014
Q: Godd afternoon 5i,

Most of the advisors that I see on BNN are suggesting that the US Market is the place to be for 2015 espacially in the Finance area and the technology area. Do you agree with these suggestions? If you do would you recommend that I invest for My RRSP in XLF.US and XLK.US?

Thank you and happy new year.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 29, 2014
Q: Hi 5i: I plan to buy some US transportation stocks, or ETFs. Re ETFs: which of XTN (spdr) and IYT (Ishares) do you prefer?
Thanks again, and have a great year. Roland
Read Answer Asked by Roland on December 29, 2014
Q: I am interested in getting into the US market for this years TFSA investment and am thinking of a Canadian ETF which would give me US coverage - what would you recommend.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 29, 2014
Q: Hello 5i team

I hold a 4% position and have done quite well seeing a 16% increase while collecting a very nice dividend.

A suit is being brought forward by Credit Unions that failed under the weight of Mortgage-backed Securities they bought from WFC prior to 2009. I have read one article stating WFC remains a buy recommendation with a ratings score of A, and 3 others (including Bernstein) downgrading the bank.

Can you please share any opinion you may have in this matter and what your advice for me moving forward might be - hold or sell.

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on December 27, 2014
Q: I am considering increasing my 1% ownership of Inogen inc---a small company that develops, manufactures and markets oxygen devices for people with chronic breathing problems. Can you comment on this industry/company/management.

thanks---joe
Read Answer Asked by joe on December 25, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and team

What fallout do you see from Express Scripts' decision not to fund Gilead's Hep C drug, not just on Gilead, but on the U.S. biotech sector and healthcare sector? Do you see investors not willing to pay the same for biotech earnings as they have in the past? What stocks and ETFs do you currently recommend for exposure in this sector?

Thanks so much for a wonderful service and best of the season to all!
Read Answer Asked by Mary on December 24, 2014
Q: All the best of the holiday season to everyone at 5i Research.
I was wondering if you could give me any thoughts about Rocky Mountain Chocolate Company?
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on December 24, 2014
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