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• iShares S&P Global Industrials Index ETF(CAD-Hedged) (XGI)
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Q: Hi 5i. Trying to improve sector allocations. Currently we have only 3.5% in Industrials.
I am looking at XGI - iShares S&P Global Industrials (CA$ hedged). This ETF has only 1 holding which is EXI - iShares Global Industrials US$ ETF. We are looking at investing CA$ funds and don't wish to convert. Questions :
- Do you think that XGI has sufficient size (current net assets ~$40M) for an investment ?
- Do you know if there is an "un-hedged" version of XGI ?
- Do you think that somewhere between 10 and 15% should be allocated to Industrials ?
- Any other thoughts on a Global Industrials ETF ?

As always, thanks for your help. Much apreciated. T

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• Horizons Active High Yield Bond ETF (HYI)
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• iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF (XHB)
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• iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY)
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Q: What is the best way to access and evaluate high yield bonds in Canada and the U.S.? I would like to add some risk to my portfolio, and improve the yields. My online investment platforms (RBC,TD) do not seem to make them available. Is there a better way?

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 26, 2017

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Q: Wondering what tour opinion is of the Morningstar rating system.I own xit and TD Entertainment & Communication fund(tdb652),both of which have approx.70% 3yr.&178% 5yr.total return.Xit has a 1 star rating,tdb652 has a 5 star rating.I know they are not exactly an apples to apples comparisom,but the rating on xit seems out of whack!

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Read Answer Asked by terry on May 26, 2017

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Q: Hi %i Team,
This is a followup question to my May 16 question regarding bail-in regulation. Would bank money market funds be considered bank deposit and subject to the bail-in OR are they considered mutual funds and outside of the bail in?
Thank you for your great service.
Regards,
Danny

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Read Answer Asked by Danny on May 26, 2017

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Q: When mutual funds report yearly returns are these usually net of MER and any Management fees or are they reported before expenses?

Thanks

Paul

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Read Answer Asked by paul on May 26, 2017

• Tembec Inc. (TMB)
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Q: I have a 40% profit in Tembec in 3 months. It closed at $4.17. My understanding is the takeover offer is $4.05. Is that correct ? Is a higher move possible or would you recommend selling ?
Thanks.

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• Chartwell Retirement Residences (CSH.UN)
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• Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. (OHI)
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Q: what do you guys think of this stock and performance.
It should be a great demographic play,but why is it not acting like chartwell?
Any reason why its down so much today?

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Read Answer Asked by Josh on May 25, 2017

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Q: With regards to: May 25, 2017 - Asked by Ernie
Q: Do you know of any software available that can track stock quotes...?

I've built my own using Google sheets, but I did try free evaluation of https://www.sharesight.com/ca/ (Australia, NZ, UK and now in Canada) which looks like a great application, although importing transactions from a Canadian broker could be an issue...

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 25, 2017

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Q: In response to ernie's question. Google sheets works well. Here is the formula to get the current price ( chnge symbol for each stock of course, and u. S. Exchanges just need the symbol:
=GOOGLEFINANCE("tse:nfi")

And another i found useful was the symbol to convert u.s. Dollars into cdn:
=F7*GoogleFinance("CURRENCY:USDCAD")

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Read Answer Asked by joseph on May 25, 2017

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Q: Hi THE great team, I guess estimate is part of the market. Who make them ? How accurate are they ? Over or under estimate cause volatility ? How to judge a reasonable one ? Thanks. Victor

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• AltaGas Ltd. (ALA)
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Q: hi 5i just purchased ala.r through my investerline acc its showing the dividend yield at 2.34%. Not 6.9 % as the ala dividend, when purchasing i thought they were the same can you enlighten me

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• Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. (GS)
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Q: Does GS's recent poor share price performance reflect anticipation of an adverse arbitration decision? Put another way, is there a price at which the likely cost of the decision is baked-in and GS becomes attractive for its margins, yield and cash?

a reflection of

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Read Answer Asked by John on May 25, 2017

Q: I am up nicely with this stock your thoughts please thanks bill

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• Teck Resources Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares (TECK.B)
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• Rio Tinto Plc (RIO)
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Q: Would you agree with the statement "Mining is at the dawn of a new megacycle" and if so are there any Canadian mining companies, you could recommend similar to RIO-N. With thanks, Bill

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• Medicure Inc. (MPH)
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Q: can you comment on the result of MPH

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• Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (IVN)
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Q: Hi team,

Ivn is down today and just wondering your thoughts on the stock atm and if this is a buying opportunity. Thank you

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• Hyduke Energy Services Inc. (HYD)
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Q: I bought hyd. hyduke energy a while ago. what is the future look like for this stock thanks bill

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Read Answer Asked by William on May 25, 2017

• McKesson Corporation (MCK)
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Q: I know The Us market is not your field but I need your advice as the potential of this Co. as it has acquired the pharmacy chain Uniprix ?
thanks in advance
georges

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Read Answer Asked by georges on May 25, 2017

• AltaGas Ltd. (ALA)
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Q: ala subscription receipts are they still a good idea , if so were can you get them

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• TDG Gold Corp. (TDG)
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Q: Can you give a trinadad updated buy or sell.. THanks and Good Luck Ryan, eep up the good work. regards Cliff

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Read Answer Asked by cliff on May 25, 2017