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Q: I have this hedged ETF, VXC, for foreign exposure. If I expect the Canadian dollar to trend up over the next few years which ETF should I buy instead? I'm aiming for 15% of my portfolio to be foreign. Sound like a good idea?

Thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 01, 2016
Q: how risky . have stayed in their hotels, very efficent
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on February 01, 2016
Q: Hello Peter,
What would be the downside of going overweight on this stock at today's price? As I argue it, the probability of realising value of $21 or higher would be very high, even if the deal to take it private at that price or higher does not happen. What risks do you see at this price?
Regards
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on February 01, 2016
Q: Can you comment on the valuation of Sylogist? EV/EBITDA, P/E and P/S and how does it look relative to peers when you take out the cash? I'm wanting a small tech stock with growth potential but I don't want to pay a huge premium in this kind of market. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 01, 2016
Q: GlobeInvestorGOLD rates these two as a Strong Buy based on a tally of 7 to 10 brokers recommendations. I don't put a lot of weigh on this but both seem to generate a lot of cash and can do no wrong. Would you recommend one or both at this time? This can be 2 questions if you like.
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on February 01, 2016
Q: What is the Q4 consensus for sales and eps fd?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by sandy on February 01, 2016
Q: Hello Peter & team, Any reason for the 4% decline?
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Silvia on February 01, 2016
Q: On Jan 27th, Pierre asked about buying ZJG. You suggested XGD holding larger companies primarily for safety. I am thinking of adding gold exposure and see that both ETFS have the same MER (.55%)and while XGD has a 70% exposure in N.A. ZJG is 100%.
My question is, would the smaller gold producers in ZJG have more torque to the price of gold and perhaps benefit from M&A activity? Or perhaps not.
Thanks for your great service Gord.
Read Answer Asked by Gord on February 01, 2016
Q: Hello,

What are your thoughts on XEG? Would buying shares of XEG.TO be a good strategy for getting exposure to an oil price recovery without the risk of holding individual oil companies?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Alex on February 01, 2016
Q: CIG was downgraded today by RBC and the stock is being hit. Time to sell? Your thoughts please?
Read Answer Asked on February 01, 2016
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I realize aluminum is in the "doghouse"...oversupply and underdemand. However I have read a few analysts who think the balance may tip within 6-12 months. So I am looking for a longterm contrarian play. Are there any Canadian companies that might qualify...they must have a decent balance sheet with low debt, good management, safe jurisdiction. A junior company usually has more upside. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Does such companies exist or am I dreaming?
Respectfully...Dr.Ernest Rivait
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on February 01, 2016
Q: Low yielding companies such as Ccl, Csu, Sj that outperformed the Tse in 2015 are down over 10% so far in 2016.
High yielding companies ie Ala, PPl,Trp that underperformed last year are up over 5-7% ;
Do you expect this trend to continue?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 01, 2016
Q: Any possible reason for price drop on Jan 28&29 when markets and most stocks were sharply higher? Two large crosses on Jan 29:
$198.25 10,000 GMP Securities L.P. GMP Securities L.P. 14:02
$197.50 13,700 Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. 16:00. I have added to my position. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on February 01, 2016
Q: Growth stock 5i favourites are KXS, TNC, SIS and NFI which is on sale. Also oil stocks are on an uptrend. Rank on which order you would buy 5 these entities? Here are some of my under-performers which I am considering selling a couple of in order to help purchase buying your top rankings. List the three worst performers of the 6. PLI, CXR, IT, ESP DSG and DRT. Thanks Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 01, 2016
Q: Sold 2 US ETFs (1 small & 1 medium cap)- small profit. Funds available - $100,000 US. Prefer 2 replacements for a RIF - 3-5 years. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 01, 2016
Q: I have noticed that, when someone asks about investing in Google, Amazon, etc., you have recommended one ETF or another. I don't believe you have ever recommended FDN, which I hold and like. Is there a negative to this vehicle that I may have overlooked?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 01, 2016
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