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Q: About 25% of my non-registered portfolio is in US dollars. Other than currency risk, is there any disadvantage to buying Canadian dividend stocks listed on US exchanges, such as the banks, utilities, etc. As an income oriented investor that seems preferable to US dividend stocks which have less favourable tax treatment for Canadians.
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on October 15, 2018
Q: Can I get your thoughts on Shoe Carnival(SCVL)?
Read Answer Asked by Nino on October 15, 2018
Q: I'm retired and have no fixed income in my portfolio.
I would like to switch about 15% of my investments into fixed income. I have read all the questions regarding MFT but am looking for a few more ideas with as much return as is prudently possible.
I spend time in the U.S., so an idea or two there would be a great help, as well.
Thank you, in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on October 15, 2018
Q: Good Morning 5i
With Oct. 17th. approaching do you see "profit taking" hitting SP hard, followed by rise with news? Or steady price levels awaiting expected news of deployment of $5B of Constellation investment in the firm? Do you expect more institutional and fund ownership with legalization occurring. I am long holder atleast until end of 2019. Thanks for any insight you can offer.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on October 15, 2018
Q: For lack of better words, many stocks are presently on sale OR are atleast much lower than we paid for them, sometimes by a huge (very huge) margin. Assuming these opportunities are real, it would be an ideal time to add a little.

My understanding of your assessment is that you have high hopes for this company, believe that nothing has changed other than unpredictable market forces.

The stock has really dropped, which does not imply a bargain if it is still overpriced; however, my understanding is that we liked the stock at $2.00 and nothing has changed, so I must believe that this a great buying opportunity as long as we continue to properly diversify and understand that this may take 5-10 years. Your thoughts on this as a buying opportunity? Any new input from their mgmt? Any concerns with cash burnout over time? Other than wishing there were more sales contracts (which is definitely key), any other issues?

I ask these questions because I feel that we like to jump on the bandwagon when it is moving uphill with great momentum but want to ignore it when it is unwanted, even though it is the same bandwagon (i.e. same fundamentals). As a general comment are we not following a herd mentality (which is not wrong in itself on many occassions)? Should we not be greedy (at times) when others are fearful? I know this these are hard, fundamental questions about investing but your thoughts are appreciated OR maybe this could be the theme of a future blog... (I think that these are opportune times to pick up shares in companies we like even though their momentum is negative, even though we are buying the dips, even though we are possibly doubling down...)

As an aside, this was recently published. I just saw it this morning.
https://patient-monitoring.healthcaretechoutlook.com/vendors/top-patient-monitoring-solution-providers-2018.html

Thanks again!
Read Answer Asked by Walter on October 15, 2018
Q: Hi Team,

Is it a good idea to have a stop loss order for some of the high volatility stocks such as PHO, RHT, COV, TSGI and tech stocks and what should it be set at.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ninad on October 15, 2018
Q: What do you think of Canfor Corp (CFP)at this price? The PE is 5.8, top and bottom lines are increasing, they are buying back shares, and a decent balance sheet. They have mills in the S.E. near where all the hurricanes seem to hit. RBC has a one year target of $43.00 and it's trading at $21.26
Read Answer Asked by Howard on October 15, 2018
Q: Interested in your thoughts on Laurentian Bank. The stock price has been in a steady decline for the past year despite a dividend much higher than the Big 5 banks.
Is that dividend safe and how would you rate an investment in Laurentian compared to one of the big banks. Also do you see any prospects for an increase in the stock price.
Thanks as always!
Read Answer Asked by Chuck on October 15, 2018
Q: hi Peter still confused about the P/E ratios. for example. using PBH the 5i profile today shows P/E OF 31.90. according to todays globe and mail the consensus EPS for PBH is $1.25 giving a P/E of 69.04 on sept 27 you said that PBH 2019 EPS was $5.27 giving a forward P/E of 16.37 can you please clarify for me. also what will cause earnings per share to jump from 1.25 to 5.27? thanks Richard
Read Answer Asked by richard on October 15, 2018
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