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Q: I am currently underweight these stocks and would like to get to full weight. What would be your order of preference on buying these today?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 16, 2015
Q: I am looking for an ETF that tracks a "dividend growers" index in US$ for global exposure. I note it is relatively small at M$77. What do you think of WDIV or would you have an alternative suggestion? It looks as though VIG would fit the bill for purely US exposure?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by angus on November 16, 2015
Q: I'm confused by the latest market turmoil over impending fed rate hikes. I have a list of almost 200 ETFs, and virtually none have done well in the last five days - except utilities and dividends, whose stocks ought to be falling if the market is that concerned about rate hikes. Meanwhile, all the banks, including US regionals, and all the insurance companies, are also down. They ought to benefit from rate hikes. Or do I have it all wrong?
Read Answer Asked by John on November 16, 2015
Q: Is the negative writing on the wall for MMT especially with the latest news release indicating more shares being practically given away to the prospective buyers ? Sell or hold? Is there any recourse for share holders who don't seem to be well represented by either the BOD or First Energy who are supposed to be looking after share holders' best interests?Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 16, 2015
Q: Hi Team:

The stock price has been looking shaky recently. Should I hold for the long term?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by KENNETH on November 16, 2015
Q: Hi How would you rate Roe's position if it is successful in it's bidding process for several Mexican blocks?
Read Answer Asked by dick on November 16, 2015
Q: Would you please give your comments and future outlook on above mentioned company?
Much appreciated.
Albert
Read Answer Asked by ALBERT on November 16, 2015
Q: It does not make sense that Amaya issues new equity or borrows more money.
1/Are you in a position to investigate this aspect ?
2/Would u agree that this is the major cause for the deep selloff ?
Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by lucien on November 16, 2015
Q: Hi Peter & 5i Team,

Considering your reply and (I believe) your view that interest rate rises aren't coming to Canada any time soon (and probably not substantial rises)
>> 5i Research Answer:
>> D.UN is a fairly sizeable REIT at a good valuation. It had a >> good third quarter, with solid occupancy of 92%. The payout >> ratio is fine at 80% and cash flows are supportive of the
>> dividend. We would be fine with a long term hold here.

What would your opinion be for a current, half position, holder considering accumulating more of D.UN (current REITs are 3.5% of overall portfolio). I sense a lot of negative sentiment in the REIT market but I generally have a positive, longer term view.
I'm considering initiating a half position in CSH.UN as well before year end but in no rush to commit to these purchases.

Thanks, I eagerly await your valued opinion.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by mike on November 16, 2015
Q: Curious on your take of the current market? Although it has been tough over the last year, it does seem like the market is "working", where companies with good execution are rewarded and those with poor execution are punished. Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 16, 2015
Q: Is it possible for you to list these stocks in order of risk from highest to lowest?
Thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on November 16, 2015
Q: my question is... this year these stks and their % in my portforlio which are bin-3% - syz-1% - cxi-3% - aya-1.5% -enb-4% - mda-3% - mg-4% - atd.b-5%... they are under performing the market...would it be sensible to add a % or so to each of these as they will be part of the sector rotation that i hear so much about...i am sitting on enough cash to do this at this time...or should i just hold the positions that i have..your advise has proven very accurate in the past and thank you for a great service..
Read Answer Asked by gene on November 16, 2015
Q: 12 per cent dividend yield with an fcf payout ratio under 50 per cent so very safe, growing revenue, ebitda and free cash flow, buying back stock. I thought direct cash really delivered. your thoughts. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on November 16, 2015
Q: Good morning,
I read your response to the recent GE Election offer to exchange $100USD GE shares for $107.53USD Synchrony Financial shares and given your comment, I will likely retain my GE shares.
This being said and prior to reading your response on the GE Election Offer. I was considering the tendering of my GE shares to benefit from the 7% immediate premium, sell the Synchrony shares at the earliest opportunity to lock in as much of the 7% as possible and then buy back the GE shares at a later date, hopefully at a lower price than I tendered them for. I'm sure that if it was that simple, everyone would be doing this, but I am curious to understand and hear from you why this would not work. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on November 16, 2015
Q: What did you think of Weq's results? Are they going to be able to stay in business? Is debt decreasing? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Pat on November 16, 2015
Q: Hi, "The MSCI Canada November 2015 Semi‐Annual Index Review results were  announced after the close on Nov. 12/2015 and take effect after the close on Nov. 30/2015.   Additions: EFN, CCL.b, LNR, VII, and SRU.un.  Deletes: POU, BTE, ERF, and TA. " What would be the implied impact for index ETF's (i.e.ishares MSCI Canada etc)in terms of estimated number of CCL.b shares required to be purchased as at Nov/30? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on November 16, 2015