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Q: Over the past 2 years I've invested 10% of my (registered) portfolio in JFS.UN. I saw it as an alternative/hedge style of investment. It seems to be just treading water over the past year. In your opinion:

-Should I consider reducing my position?

-Does it make sense to even have this in a registered fund?

-Is distribution only intended for non-registered funds?

-I contacted First Asset about the distribution and the advisor didn't really answer my questions.

Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 16, 2016
Q: Does the 30 day trading rule apply inside the TFSA's?
Thank you.
Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on May 16, 2016
Q: I do not rely on technical indicators in a large way, but I use them to solidify my opinion of a company and to a degree timing a purchase. This would pertain for me mostly to a value or momentum indication within a stock. Is there an article or book that you are aware of that might give me a breakdown of how often an indicator proves to be correct and to what increase or decrease of price deviation might occur after the technical is noted? An example after a stock passes its upward 200 day moving average there is a 60% chance it will continue upwards by 10% within 30 days of that occurrence (Not factual). I do not mind doing the math myself but I respect and consider others opinions and formulas and also they may give me different insight. Any technical that you yourself like or consider?
Thanks
J
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on May 16, 2016
Q: I guess I wasn't clear in my last question. Would you please rate these companies as to which would be your first choice, second choice , etc. for a 5 year investment and purchasing today. I have no US exposure but otherwise have a relatively balanced Cdn portfolio and need to deploy US$100,000. Please explain why you rated them as you did. thank you. This was the prior question: What do you think of Int'l FLavours and Fragrances and their latest quarterly results? How would you rate it relative to HD.us, PBH.us and STZ.us for a 5 year investment? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on May 16, 2016
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I realize that the uranium sector is out of favour and a purchase at this time could be classified as "early". However I am wondering if this might be a contrarian play. Please compare U vs CCO. Which company do you think is stronger going forward? On the other hand you may have a better choice!
As always thanks for your exceptional- professional service...it is like having a quick consultation!
Respectfully...
Dr.Ernest Rivait
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on May 16, 2016
Q: Hello, I was busy doing some research on some of my holdings, this weekend. It was interesting to find that a number of companies, which have shown huge growth, over a period of, let's say, past 2-5 years, are on the top of the recommended list, today with 5ireasearch and analyst community. If only these stocks could be identified at early stage, when they were undervalued and under the radar, investment returns would have multiplied several times, in today's terms and in future. A number of private equity groups and investment funds ( Mawer, Timbercreek, Pembroke, Pender, Fidelity, CI funds etc)(5iresearch included)initiated positions in some of these companies at the nascent stage and have reaped large returns over time. Some of these stocks which come to my minds are CSU,KXS,SYZ,PBH,NFI,CCL,SJ, BYD.un etc. In your view, are there any such "hidden gems" today which are under followed and appear cheap today but have huge growth potential, over next several years? Of course, there will a degree of risk associated with these names. Thanks for your valued insight.
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on May 16, 2016
Q: My dad has had 70% of his portfolio in bonds. He is satisfied with a 6% capital return per year, prefers companies with a 10y history, and rarely looks at his holdings. In Canada, he owns a fund plus AW, PZA, REI.un, BPY, CAR.un, HR.un, BNS, SLF, BCE, T and the etf ZPR. All are in the green. Last week, he bought a small amount of Concordia. He wants to buy two more "blood on the street" stocks that pay > 2% dividend, have little chance of going bankrupt, and that have a good chance of doubling over 7 years. what would you suggest? I'm thinking AutoCanada and Cameco. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Matt on May 16, 2016
Q: I am a Senior with a large percentage of my portfolio invested in equities, a good portion in blue chip dividend paying stocks. I would like more diversification but am not interested in bonds. Do you have any ideas? What about mortgages and how would one pursue this if you think it is a good alternative? Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on May 16, 2016
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