Q: Copper has pulled back from its recent highs in the 2.70's, and zinc from the 1.30's (USD/lb). Could you comment on any possible headwinds for these base metals? Would this be a good time to add a new position in our favorite copper and zinc stocks since there has been a corresponding drop in their prices?
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Q: Have a sizeable position in this stock and it's pretty flat. Can you reiterate the merits for holding this stock. Contemplating moving the money to other stocks which are relatively consistent performers or just going to cash and wait for a better opportunity. Thx
Q: Further to my questions on Ten Peaks. I still don't understand how the convertible debenture effectively doubles the outstanding share count once exercised at $8.25. This is what is implied in he quarterly financials when calculating EPS on a basic and fully diluted basis. My calculation says a $15 million debenture converted at $8.25 equates to approx 1.8 million shares. The company now has approx 9 million shares outstanding. What am I missing?
Kenn
Kenn
Q: Last night I watched an Australian money manager talk about the benefits of Smart Beta ETFs. He mentioned the following which I expect are traded on the Australian exchanges but might also be traded in N America.
Yield shares high income, ishares FI balanced risk, Vanguard dividend appreciation as examples.
Are these the same as low volatility etfs we know about here - or are they another type of etf?
If so, what is your opinion on this type of etf for safety and likely better long term returns?
Yield shares high income, ishares FI balanced risk, Vanguard dividend appreciation as examples.
Are these the same as low volatility etfs we know about here - or are they another type of etf?
If so, what is your opinion on this type of etf for safety and likely better long term returns?
Q: Oil has been going up in the last few days but the pipelines are getting hammered. Any special reason for the group to go down...and IPL in particular?
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Hi Peter and Team
I own most of 5I balanced equity portfolio in my RRSP account and the following portfolio managed by Manulife / Standard life for RPP and TFSA.
19- Canadian Bond Index (SLI) 25%
344- Canadian Equity Growth (Connor, Clark & Lunn) 13%
26- Canadian Equity (Jarislowsky Fraser) 14%
49- US Equity - SSGA 14%
25- International Equity (SLI) 14%
11- Real Estate (SLIRE) 10%
677 - Global Absolute Return Strategies (SLI) 10%
I would like your opinion comparing these two portfolios especially in regard of risk, growth prospects, fees, and principle safety .Time horizon 5 to 10 years.
Thanks for your great service
I own most of 5I balanced equity portfolio in my RRSP account and the following portfolio managed by Manulife / Standard life for RPP and TFSA.
19- Canadian Bond Index (SLI) 25%
344- Canadian Equity Growth (Connor, Clark & Lunn) 13%
26- Canadian Equity (Jarislowsky Fraser) 14%
49- US Equity - SSGA 14%
25- International Equity (SLI) 14%
11- Real Estate (SLIRE) 10%
677 - Global Absolute Return Strategies (SLI) 10%
I would like your opinion comparing these two portfolios especially in regard of risk, growth prospects, fees, and principle safety .Time horizon 5 to 10 years.
Thanks for your great service
Q: Open Text is very cheap, even before it dropped on recent earnings- Why?
Does the street not have much of a positive opinion on them?
Thanks
Does the street not have much of a positive opinion on them?
Thanks
Q: Hi. I have cash in my rrsp that I want to invest with safety of principle in mind for 1 year. I was thinking of Cbo. Could I have your opinion and other recommendations. Thank you.
Q: Hello 5i,
I need to add some geographic diversification to my dividend stock holdings. I only have Canadian companies at present. Is there a mutual fund or ETF that you would recommend? I'm looking at the Sprott Global Dividend Fund. What do you think of it?
Dennis
I need to add some geographic diversification to my dividend stock holdings. I only have Canadian companies at present. Is there a mutual fund or ETF that you would recommend? I'm looking at the Sprott Global Dividend Fund. What do you think of it?
Dennis
Q: My wife and I, retirees, are considering adding a real estate ETF to our portfolio, to hold in TFSAs. You commented that ZRE has an equal weighting in REITS and is more diversified than XRE (that has a 30% weighting in RioCan and H&R). ZRE has a slightly higher distribution % that appeals. My question is on safety of capital. I perceive Rio Can and H&R to be high quality REITs versus say an Artis or Cominar that have a higher weighting in XRE. Which of the two ETFs would you consider safer, or is it a coin toss between the two? Thank you for your comments
Q: Would appreciate your views on PLI in light of recent announced financials.
Thanks
John
Thanks
John
Q: Hi 5i - can you please comment on CZO's results? At what price would you think its a good buy, if at all? Thanks, Neil
Q: Hi Peter
Is there a reason Vet is getting punished more that most.?
Kind Regards
Stan
Is there a reason Vet is getting punished more that most.?
Kind Regards
Stan
Q: I owned HWO for a number of years and was sad to sell it a few months ago but it seemed prudent in view of the uncertainty regarding the renewal of their contract to drill in PNG. The price subsequently dropped but has begun to rise again. Has there been any news on the renewal of the PNG contact and do you know how much of their revenue comes from this contract?
Q: Hi there
Just looking to get your thoughts on Fortuna Silver Mines if possible
Thank you
Colin
Just looking to get your thoughts on Fortuna Silver Mines if possible
Thank you
Colin
Q: I own shares of Ford which has continually disappointed me.
With the recent announcement of job cuts, which will save money in the long-run but does not bold well with their talks of expansion, what should I do with this investment.
Thanking you in advance.
With the recent announcement of job cuts, which will save money in the long-run but does not bold well with their talks of expansion, what should I do with this investment.
Thanking you in advance.
Q: Sell or Hold ? Thank you
Q: I am retired and have holdings in Alaris Royalty and Cominar REIT for income in a broadly diversified portfolio, but have incurred unrealized capital losses of 12% and 6% respectively.
Should I continue to hold, sell or buy more at these levels?
Capital preservation is on my mind and are there better companies than the ones I hold?
Thanking you for your opinion
Should I continue to hold, sell or buy more at these levels?
Capital preservation is on my mind and are there better companies than the ones I hold?
Thanking you for your opinion
Q: What is your opinion of Borax recent quarterly results and how would you rank it amongst the following stocks: AQN, BEP.UN, ECI, TRP, ENB? Thank you.
Q: Hello,
5NPlus seems to have a huge momentum. I saw your previous response to a question..about not covering this stock. Have things turned around in this company? Do you think this company should be considered in the basic materials sector along with ccl, aem and stella. Thanks. Shyam
5NPlus seems to have a huge momentum. I saw your previous response to a question..about not covering this stock. Have things turned around in this company? Do you think this company should be considered in the basic materials sector along with ccl, aem and stella. Thanks. Shyam