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Q: Peter Where do you feel from a technical aspect were the bottom for Bte is It drops every day .I view a day with a 1% drop as a win
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on November 19, 2014
Q: Could I please have the consensus revenue and eps for Q3?
Read Answer Asked by sandy on November 19, 2014
Q: Hello,
What is the inception date of both equity and income portfolios?
Could you please indicate them on your monthly returns reports?
Thanks,
Tony
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on November 19, 2014
Q: knight sold their FDA voucher to Gilead for 125 mil US. This just reinforces my view that you want to stay with this mgt. team for the long haul. your comments please.
Read Answer Asked by robert on November 19, 2014
Q: your opinion on this company and stock price after the action today. thanks
Read Answer Asked by john on November 19, 2014
Q: Question to you and your group. May I have your thoughts on the transports going into the year end and mid 2015. I am looking at TMA-T. The wood and cement segments look strong and stronger going forward. Or do you see a less riskier trade in the IT space.Also looking at Svc-T SANDVINE. The ROE, ROI, ROA looks good.
Thanks Jason
Read Answer Asked by JASON on November 19, 2014
Q: Hello Peter
Tim Hortons currently has a direct share purchase and dividend reinvestment plan which is administered through Computershare. My grandchildren hold shares of THI through this plan. If the THI merger with Burger King is approved my grandchildren will have to elect whether to receive cash for their shares or exchange them for shares in the new company, or a combination of both. It is not currently known whether the new company will continue the dividend reinvestment plan. If they elect to receive cash are you aware of any other Canadian company that allows direct purchase of shares and dividend reinvestment for investors who are not already shareholders? The grandchildren's accounts are not large enough to warrant opening brokerage accounts.
Thank you
David
Read Answer Asked by David on November 19, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and 5i crew, my diversification is lacking the Healthcare sector and I was wondering if you could provide me with a couple of stocks that I could purchase now for at least a 5 year hold, and as usual thanks for a great service and I am grateful to be a small part of your membership.
Read Answer Asked by Ivan on November 19, 2014
Q: I added to my shares of pne with the recent pullback in energy. Would like to trim shares when shares are up more, thinking this would be my way of generating dividends from the stock. I have problem with timing when to trim my position. I tend to be all over the map. Could you give advice on this?
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on November 19, 2014
Q: Hello Peter and team,
A friend asked me my opinion about his LIRA account (which he won't be accessing for about 25 years). For a few reasons he is not interested in transferring to a self-directed account, wishing to keep this part of his portfolio with his financial adviser. She believes that Edgepoint Global Growth and Income (EDG180) is the best option for him. I have never heard of Edgepoint, so after a cursory glance at their website and Morningstar looks fine, I thought I would ask you. Do you have any feedback about Edgepoint as an investment company and EDG180 as a fund that I could share with my friend?
I appreciate the excellent service you provide.
Thanks in advance, Rory
Read Answer Asked by Rory on November 19, 2014
Q: Good morning,

Presently in my portfolio I do not carry any tele-communication stocks. I am looking at a long term hold with good dividend. The one that I am looking at right now is CJR.B.
For 5% weighing in my portfolio what do you think? Would have other suggestion in the same market.

Thank You.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 19, 2014
Q: Currently hold the above security and hope to transfer it to my TFSA in January. Will this be permitted or must I convert it to the Canadian equivalent? BEP.UN. Thanks for all you do
Read Answer Asked by Bill on November 19, 2014
Q: Could you please recommend four or five of your favourites for my TFSA in January . Thanx Robbie
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 19, 2014
Q: Can you give me your opinion on Journey Energy? I realize it is new, but it third quarter results looked good. Is it's dividend secure? Does it have much debt? Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 19, 2014
Q: Hello 5i team.

I have read that your favourite US dividend ETF is VIG. I own the TSX listed version (VGG) in my RRSP. Although, there is no withholding tax on dividends in an RRSP, there seem to be some erosion from taxes within VGG itself. Can you recommend a US dividend etf that is efficient to hold within an RRSP?

I note that the total return of VIG has been less than VV. Is this compensated for by lower volatility?

Thanks,
Hans
Read Answer Asked by Hans on November 19, 2014
Q: Are you able to indicate what the Bnn policy is with respect to the top picks? I had been wondering what it is. Some times you hear a guest mention a restriction on their buying of the top picks and other times I could have swore I heard them say they were buying the stock the day before or even that day. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on November 19, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,

I was planning to add ZIC, BMO Mid-term US IG Corporate Bond Index etf, to my portfolio. It has a yield of 3.4% and the weighted average duration is 6.51 years.

What are your thoughts on buying ZIC at this time and your general opinion on bonds at this point in the economic cycle?

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 19, 2014
Q: I understand the Q3 report showed a dip in new car sales which spooked the market a bit. With the sharp decrease in the oil and gas market, I wonder if the Prairies will experience a downturn (or sideways) movement in the economy, or at least give the perception of tougher times. New car sales might be the first to suffer. This could cause some negative news for the next few quarters. On the other hand ACQ might pick up some cheap acquisitions. I love the company but I wonder if it might be best to get out until the dust settles. I would appreciation your advice.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on November 19, 2014