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Q: Hello,

I know that a lot of folks would benefit if 5iResearch would start covering US stocks. I understand (from your previous answers) that this is very hard as you would like to have the same internal rules apply (that the team will not be allow to trade US equities) and because of that it's hard to find (good) people. I was wondering if we can find a middle of the road solution. The US market is much (much) bigger than the Canadian one and as such (and considering the size of 5iResearch membership) I think it's highly unlikely that will move the market one way or the other. And on top of that (not sure if it can be enforced 100%) you can require that any team member will not be allow to buy the stock(s) before the portfolio is made public.

Just a thought. Maybe there are other ideas out there.

Thank you
Marios
Read Answer Asked by Marios on April 15, 2015
Q: I have a large position in this company and because of the share price increase its now 15% of my portfolio. I have done a lot of due diligence. Normally I don't allow one holding to have this much weight but I have found that there are rare instances where I am prepared to hold my position. I recognize that everyone has a different comfort level but is there ever a case where you would allow this great a weighting?
Read Answer Asked by Murray on April 15, 2015
Q: At what point would it be safe to start looking at Molycorp again? From a $77 high in 2011, when the market seemed to be in love with it, it is now trading below $1. This morning's announcement -- that Siemens has selected MCP to supply its rare earth materials for the next 10 years -- has given it a tremendous bounce of course, but what should we be looking for before deciding to get back in -- if ever? Your comments are always valued.
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on April 15, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and 5i team, your preference of fsv, tcn, efn and peo. Your advice is super. thanks.
Read Answer Asked by victor on April 15, 2015
Q: Could you please comment on the Shopify ipo. Is this one that we should be looking to buy form the outset or should we wait for the dust to settle then jump in?
Look forward to your comments.
Read Answer Asked by shirley on April 15, 2015
Q: Agent. Would this be a good share to have in my portfolio.Eddie.
Read Answer Asked by Eddie on April 15, 2015
Q: With all the bubbles building up around us – bonds with negative yields, unbelievable levels of debt, USD artificially overvalued and its reserve status under attack from the Chinese – do you ever consider going into some sort of defensive shell to shelter from the coming storm? If so, what kind of a shell would that be? Do you think the CAD might escape some of the turmoil, due to less sovereign debt? How do you feel about gold?
I’ve been trying to play defense for some time now, by investing mostly (but not entirely) in small cap dividend paying Canadian stocks that can’t easily be shorted, or accessed by large US investors, avoiding financial services stocks, and having some gold stocks. I have thereby missed out on the huge rise in US stocks and bank stocks, but I think in the long run my strategy will probably still pay off. What do you think?
The top ten holdings (in decreasing value) that my wife and I have are KEG.UN, PPL, BPF.UN, CHE.UN, CGX, FCR, BXE, FNV, AW.UN, and GIL, out of a total of about 25 holdings.
Read Answer Asked by Jack on April 15, 2015
Q: Good morning,
I can't seem to find the answer to the following question in your TSFA section and do not want to assume. Can you please confirm that I can sell a stock and buy a new one to replace it or would the sale be considered taking funds out of the TSFA. In other words, can I trade at will inside a TSFA similar to RRSP?
thanks
Jean
Read Answer Asked by Sherrill on April 15, 2015
Q: Hi Team - could you provide a general comment/opinion on the company and what you think of its recent NR with respect to the Google partnership? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 15, 2015
Q: Bonjour, please give me your opinion on the following funds: Imperial International Bond Pool, Imperial Canadian Dividend Income Pool and Imperial US Equity Fund.
Merci
Ronald
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on April 15, 2015
Q: would like a comment on today's 1Q15 sales,eps and outlook. thanks
Read Answer Asked by george on April 15, 2015
Q: Many cannabis startups are stagnant or declining, but CANN seems to be finding its feet. Is this just noise, or is CANN's pick-and-shovel focus getting traction in the market?
Read Answer Asked by John on April 15, 2015
Q: Would appreciate your opinion on JOY. I bought at $44.04US and watched it go down. Thomson Reuters rates it a average score of only 3. Is it time to sell, or hold for a turn around in the mining sector, where most of their equipment is sold. Thanks Art
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on April 15, 2015
Q: Hi Guys,
Can you please give a quick update on NML's decision not to answer the $23MM cash call from Tata? Based on the initial agreement between the two parties NML has a $300MM free carry and then any Cap Ex above this amount NML would be responsible to pay their fair share which is 20% of any further Cap Ex based on a 30/70 equity/debt split. Based on the math looks like the total spent thus far on the DSO is $684MM resulting in a $23MM cash call. NML has made the decision not to give Tata this funding and therefore will be diluted in their ownership perhaps to 16-17% from 20%. When the initial binding legal agreement was established would NML not have protected themselves against this? Tata in the last year or two changed the scope of the DSO to produce more than originally suggested and therefore further Cap Ex is required. Theoretically Tata can continue to spend further pressuring NML for further cash calls knowing NML can't or won't raise the funds. Hence diluting NML's interest potentially to zero. I assume the original agreement would have set up the guidelines and NML would have capped the Cap Ex? If Tata on their own changed the scope why would NML be bound to the new terms? thank-you for any clarification.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on April 15, 2015
Q: Can I get your opinion on this company and how does it compare to SHAK? I'm looking for exposure to the US consumer and feel that the restaurant stocks might offer a good opportunity to capitalize. Thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on April 15, 2015
Q: You would consider TCW to be a good buy now (to hold for 3 to 5 years)?
If not, what other stock would you recommend (regardless of the sector). Looking for growth with some dividend while I wait.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jose on April 15, 2015
Q: Got an analyist upgrade to-day.Your thoughts on this company please.Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Maurice on April 15, 2015
Q: I bought 4 different CIBC mutual funds on Oct 1 last year. The Dec 31 results were 2 had small gains, 2 had small losses and the net change for the 4 funds was +$256.47 for the 3 month period. I received a T3 slip that showed a capital gain of $808.17. How Is it possible to have a capital gain on a return like this? Art
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on April 15, 2015
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