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Q: Hi, can you please comment on which debt ratios are best to look at for survivability?

For example, debt/cashflow vs. debt/equity vs. debt/marketcap

Even if debt to cash flow is not too high, is there a point where the debt to marketcap is so high that everyone will shy away from it? For example TBE earlier in the year?
Read Answer Asked by Kel on December 22, 2015
Q: Hi folks,Happy Holidays,almost embarrassed to admit but sold Fb way early and rolled it into Twitter twtr/q @ $38. Twitter finally has a Ceo and company is making a profit but stock trading near new lows. Is stock worth holding for the long term?? in your opinion, don't mind hanging on for longer term if there is upside or is this another Tech Wreck;so buy,hold,or sell. thanks as always
Read Answer Asked by John on December 22, 2015
Q: 1) I've been lucky enough to own PBH for the last couple years. Frankly, I have no idea why it's been doing so well lately? Should I sell some or buy more?

2) Re Russell, am I insane to consider buying this stock here? Is the dividend safe?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on December 22, 2015
Q: I am thinking of buying ( what i hope) are a few bargain stocks before the end of the year. Was wondering whether you thought home capital would qualify. I notice that it didn't come up on your blog post on tax loss buys. Would you still see the companies in the blog as the most compelling today? How about possibilities for large cap stable compaies, like CP? I am sure there is at least more than one question here, so please deduct as required. Thanks and have a great holiday 5i team
Read Answer Asked by joseph on December 22, 2015
Q: Hi 5i team,

How do you feel about Blackrock (BLK) in the US? Seems with more and more people moving towards index investing, and with the rise of robo-advisors, this would be a good way to play that trend. Seems to have a solid dividend and pulled back a bit recently.

Any comments or reasons to avoid? Perhaps a different company to think about?

Thanks and happy holidays.
Read Answer Asked by Sarj on December 22, 2015
Q: 11:49 AM 12/21/2015
Hello 5i
I manage my adult son's RRSP. We have a 10% position in FNV that is up 320% from when he purchased it and have no intention of selling it at all.
We also have a 2% position in Goldcorp down 52% and a 2% position in Premier Gold down 56% from purchase.
We like all three companies and think they have good prospects. However we want to reduce the gold holdings a bit and wonder if we should just sell one of G or PG, or maybe sell both G and PG.
1. Which would you sell if you wanted to sell just one?
2. Would you advise selling both and just keeping the FNV?
Thank you..........Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 22, 2015
Q: Hi 5i - I'm looking at adding some larger safe dividend paying companies (to hold for a long time) at reasonable prices - I was looking at H&R REIT, Enbridge and Telus. Do you think these are good buys right now? Or would you suggest any others? Thanks and happy holidays!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on December 22, 2015
Q: Good Morning
With the 2016 contribution at hand what 2 recommendations would you suggest that would deliver the highest yield with low risk for a long term hold? The lack of the dividend tax credit muddies the water.

Merry Christmas to all and thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on December 22, 2015
Q: Am I possibly missing something, I am setting up a portfolio for my Grandchildren over 15 year time frame.
Considering - dis, goog, fb, amzn. Set it and forget it.
With the current US ex, is this a detriment over the long time frame.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 22, 2015
Q: I would like clarification on hedging when buying USD securities via a CDN ETF: if the USD is going up and by comparison the loonie going down is it to your advantage to buy a hedged product or not? I am a little confused as I am sure there are times when hedged is good, and others, when it is not? Intuition tells me know is the time for hedged to protect loonie denominated ETF holding USD securities. The ETF XHY holds Us corp.: with interest rates going up in very small increments in the USA this should cause bond yields to go up as people move their money somewhere else - or not?
Read Answer Asked by James on December 22, 2015
Q: For a non hedged etf would VUN be a good choice for USA exposure?
Is there one you would recommend?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 22, 2015
Q: Could you comment on $PFB as a short or medium term investment. does the recent transaction, acquiring Poly Foam Inc add value to the company.
Read Answer Asked by Valter on December 22, 2015
Q: what are your thoughts on the Disney Downgrade last week? Especially with what looks to be a big success in star wars so far. Is there alot to be concerned about with weakness in espn subscribers?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 21, 2015
Q: At this point in the year do you prefer XTC or MRE for value and growth?Please explain. Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 21, 2015
Q: Good morning,

Could you please comment on the press release from HR today and advise if the stock is a buy here.

Thanks,

Eric
Read Answer Asked by Erichsen on December 21, 2015
Q: Chinese buyers announced at $0.52 but currently selling at only $0.38. What's unlike or untrusted about this sale?
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on December 21, 2015
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