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Q: Peter, I have added 17% cash to my non registered portfolio that holds 25 stocks recommended by 5i. I have let some stocks run but with the cash injection I no longer have any stock above 7%. I do not have any US exposure and was looking at adding SPY, VIG, IWO and QQQ. However, I would prefer hedging and am considering replacing SPY with HXS; I am aware the fees are higher but I do not have to deal with US withholding taxes. Are you aware of any similar ETF's that would offer hedging for VIG, IWO, QQQ? The reason why I want to hedge is that no one can rightfully predict what the exchange rate will be and all of my current and future expenses are in CDN dollars. I have had a fun and very profitable first year with 5i, many thanks! Stephen
Read Answer Asked by stephen on December 23, 2013
Q: Could I please have your view of the ETF Powershares Global Private Equity,PSP, as a way of tapping into private equity companies? Do you see the 13% dividend as sustainable?
Read Answer Asked by Alan on December 23, 2013
Q: I know that while you don't generally cover US stocks I thought you might have a comment on the following as it pertains to dividends and dividend payers. You noted in one of your blogs that companies that start paying dividends should be watched because they often exhibit greater growth. Goodyear Tire (GT) stopped paying a dividend many years ago and after much restructuring, have just re-started their dividend. The stock has increased quite dramatically over the year (even thought the dividend was only payable this month)so I am wondering if the new dividend has already been priced into the stock and if a company that re-starts a dividend is any different than one that initiates one for the first time.

Thanks as always.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 22, 2013
Q: i live in sarnia and have been following methes.com (MEIL)at their sombra plant just south me. its Canada's biggest bio-diesel converter with plants in Mississauga and here in sarnia....and they have made some recent and significant moves. has CMS ever reviewed them or do they have an opinion??
Read Answer Asked by Ted on December 22, 2013
Q: what would be the best way to invest in crude by rail? i have a small position in sj (rail ties )which i will increase . also looking at cn . do you know of any canadian co's that make crude rail cars or the train rails that would be a reasonable investment?
thanks
ed
merry xmas
Read Answer Asked by ED on December 20, 2013
Q: Hi Peter
After listen to the news about the breach in Target's credit card ,my question is . Can you recommend in Canada or the US. A company that is in internet security . I think we desperately need more of that .

All the best in health and happiness to you and yours .
Candi
Read Answer Asked by Candi on December 20, 2013
Q: Dear 5i
I noticed that Moody s gave EndoHealth , the buyers of Paladin Labs , a bit of a downgrade and ultimately a negative outlook today .
Any significance to this ?
Thanks
Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on December 19, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, I am looking for a good small or mid-cap US technology stock to hold in RSP for 3-5 years, any suggestions.
Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 18, 2013
Q: In regards to AFOP...Mr Reese was commenting on Alliance Fibre Optic Products (and gave the call sign AFOP). It trades on the Nasdaq. Any thoughts? Its numbers look good to me.

Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on December 18, 2013
Q: I lost a lot of money on Apple when it fell from $640 but I sold at $540 and bought back in at $490 on the way back up. I think it is a GREAT company with solid earnings growth and a low P/E but the market has a hard time giving it the same kind of respect that it gives Google, Amazon, Twitter etc.
What do you think about the stock for the next year and what would make you sell it?
Thanks,
Ken
Read Answer Asked by ken on December 17, 2013
Q: Any thoughts on AFOP in the US market? John Reese in the Globe recommended it today.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by James on December 17, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

What are your thoughts on Medical Properties Trust, MPW.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on December 17, 2013
Q: Seasons greetings 5i!

I currently own VIG,FEZ,QQQ,IWO and BRK.B in my US portfolio each about 6%.
Going into 2014 and with the expectation of tappering and rise in interest rates. Are these ETF's ok to hold for the next year or two and is it ok to bump up my holdings to 10% in each?
I own SLW for insurance as well.

Looking forward to your reply.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Irshad on December 17, 2013
Q: My wife wants to increase her US position. Is PRF better than VYM or VIG? I think VYM is better but I would like to know your opinion.

Regards
Read Answer Asked by James on December 16, 2013
Q: My question is on Abbott Labs and Abbvie. I had 300 shares of Abbott and they split. Now I have 300 of Abbott and 300 of Abbvie. Should I hold both sell both or keep one over the other. I know that Humira comes off of patton in 2016 in US and 2017 in Europe. Should I sell Abbvie before then?
Read Answer Asked by Jimmy on December 15, 2013
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