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Q: I have quite a bit of money to invest but I am in no hurry, maybe even in January as there are a lot of problems in the world just now.
impeachment, British Vote,,Brexit, Trumps antics, upset world
What are your thoughts or suggestions

Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on December 09, 2019
Q: What is the ‘street’ telling you about the upside, flat or downside in the market for the remainder of this year?
Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on November 19, 2019
Q: In my opinion the U.S. China trade relations will soon improve. One reason being Trump does not want to go into an election without the economy firing on all cylinders. Can you suggest a stock that will benefit from the easing of trade barriers.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 18, 2019
Q: GIL is on my add to holdings at next opportunity to align with the 5i portfolio. Is today the day to do it with the drop? I assume this is greatly Trump China trade related so who knows how it will go. CAE and BYD.un are also on my buy at next opportunity list would you prefer one of those...
Read Answer Asked by Tom on October 18, 2019
Q: BABA & other Chinese Companies got hit from Trump's comment re not listing of Chinese Companies in New York. .Assume this would be for new listings and not effect Companies presently listed. This downward move effects U S Pension Funds and U S Citizens that hold Chinese companies . Not a smart move. China holds $ 1 4 Trillion US Treasuries. All they have to do is start selling these U S treasuries in retaliation to his moves. Your comments please .
RAK
Read Answer Asked by bob on September 30, 2019
Q: Peter,U were great on Market Call on 9/19.Thanks for answering my Q on AW.un. Please u short comment on LSPD's new retail 3.0 POS app. On Sep 23 the G&M filed a report on LSPD stating that it was oversold, co's forecasts of fiscal 2020,2021 & 2022 are greater than the street,Cassie de depot is the biggest owner below 40%, & tech support @ $30,then $25 & Resistance @ $40 & $45.Txs for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 25, 2019
Q: Greetings 5i,

Trump retaliates in trade war with orders for American companies to "immediatly start looking for alternatives to China".

Where, what industries or companies in Canada, would you speculate there to be rising opportunities as a result?

Any additional thought would be welcome.

Cheers!
Read Answer Asked by Duane on August 26, 2019
Q: Hi Peter

You recently wrote an article about investing versus gambling which neatly explained why investing was not gambling. I had no issue with your explanation, but must admit that lately I am concerned that investing is starting to feel more and more like gambling. You just do not know what Trump is going to Tweet or do next. China’s reactions are another issue. I am not confident that Trump fully understands what he is doing. Case in point , his remarks that China is adding all kings of money into the US Treasury due to the tariffs he is imposing. Look at the reactions to his plan to impose further tariffs on China and subsequent devaluation of the Chinese currency. You just do not know what he will do next. But it does look like China is digging in for along term battle. Your comments please. Uncertainty is extremely high now. So why not sell most equity investments and move to the sidelines?
Read Answer Asked by John on August 07, 2019
Q: I read comments that go like this..... Trump wants a rate cut so he can play hardball on trade wars......but how do Federal rate interest cuts do this? I'm like walking in the woods on this.......Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on August 02, 2019
Q: For years economists had referred to the Canadian dollar as the "petro dollar" in that our dollar fluctuated with oil prices. With plans by our government to phase out the Canadian oil sector (e.g. Bill C-69 & other policies) what impact will this have on our dollar in the future?

Also, President Trump wants a lower U.S. dollar. How do you think he will achieve this? And what impact might this have on our Canadian dollar and on our exports?

I had converted much of my investments to U.S. accounts when the Canadian dollar was closer to par with the U.S. dollar (& oil prices were high) and am now deciding if changes to my portfolios are warranted,

Thanks
Bryan
Read Answer Asked by BRYAN on July 17, 2019
Q: Hi guys

Most ETFs I kind of understand what they are using to mimic an index, and to create the holding. With this ETF trading off the VIX wondering how they do this? What do you think of this as a short term holding. It just seems the VIX should have much more noise, given Trump, uncertainy, and trade issues, yet you wouldnt know it. Your thoughts?

Thanks
Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on June 07, 2019