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Q: I'd be interested in your thoughts on the moderate use of leverage. To be invested in something like the Model Income Portfolio with a timeline of at least five years.
Thanks for the great service!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on June 11, 2015
Q: What is your outlook for Zargon? Balance sheet?It's payout ratio? Safety of the dividend (it has been cut once), would you recommend this stock or would you prefer another dividend payer?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on June 11, 2015
Q: I understand what P/E and EPS mean but I do NOT understand what "trailing" means when this term precedes either of these acronyms. Further on the G&M Watch List, these terms also, at times, include an * (asterisk). What is the significance of the asterisk?

Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Bob on June 11, 2015
Q: I would like your recommendation on ETFs for the US and Int'l portion of my portfolio. First a little background. My wife and I are both retired and in our late 50's with company pensions and CPP and OAS available when we reach age 60 and 65. Given that these income streams are secure and cover living expenses I have structured my Investment portfolio with 10% Fixed Income (CBO) and 90% equities of primarily dividend paying Canadian companies. I would now like to increase my US to 10%, Int'l exposure to 7% and Emerging Markets to 3% and want to continue to earn a good dividend yield. I would like to keep all my holdings in Cdn $ and am considering the following ETFs. The stock selection methodology of these ETFs should provide less volatility with a good and growing dividend. These would be for a long term hold.
U.S. - ZDY - 3.0%
Int'l - ZDI - 4.0%.
Emerging - RXD - 2.7%
Your thoughts on these choices or alternatives would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on June 11, 2015
Q: Hello, Peter
I am holding prw for a while, but I am seeing this one dropping ever day, should I hold or sell?
Thank you
Yingzi
Read Answer Asked by Yingzi on June 11, 2015
Q: New to 5i and very good information.

Please could you give opinion on Nwh.un Northwest healthcare properties.
I have a position and was wondering if it's worth holding or sell and invest elsewhere.

Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Tak Yee on June 11, 2015
Q: Teck is about 1.1% of my portfolio now. I am losing about 50%. If I sold to take advantage of capital loss Which other name could I buy to participate in a recovery, Or should I just forget about the sector? I also own VAlE Same situation .05% of portfolio, should I switch to rio tionto or BHP.
Read Answer Asked by francois on June 11, 2015
Q: Your take on ET's results today especially as to Revenue & Eps vs estimates,& effect on its price.Thanks a lot for your usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 11, 2015
Q: Hi 5i:
I'm seeking your advice on my health care /biotech holdings, and I'd like to know if I should shorten the list (I tend to hold too many stocks), make any substitutions, or change relative weightings. I hold five: IBB (full position); CRH (2/3 position), and CXR, GUD and PHM, all 1/3 positions, approximately. They together comprise 11% of the stock holdings in my actively managed portfolio. Also, do you think this is a reasonable total weight for the present market? Thanks for your valuable advice.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on June 10, 2015
Q: Hello Team
Is there any red flags with the options the management keep issuing to themselves.
Thank You
Read Answer Asked by glenn on June 10, 2015
Q: Counsel has shown another good quarter and shows good promise, yet, although they report positive results, the share price slips. Can I have your assessment? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Martin on June 10, 2015
Q: Sorry, already own stock and want to add to position, however can you please what is expected vs .33 estimated.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Rick on June 10, 2015
Q: Peter, Aecon seems to be behaving better as of late, and has won a new contract. I'm about 20% under water on this position, but as I'm looking for a 5 plus year hold I'm considering adding to my current half position. Your thoughts appreciated. Also, might this be a stock you might commence coverage on?
Read Answer Asked by James on June 10, 2015