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Q: Hi

What are yours thoughts on the news releases of Feb. 11, 2015, on TC.

Thank you

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 12, 2015
Q: I am considering opening up an information trust account for my 9 year old. He has 'savings' from gifts of around 5k that we have been keeping for him. To get him comfortable in the market, I thought it would be fun to start an account for him. However, I am unsure how well I could diversify only 5k. That got me thinking about buying holding type companies and splitting the money the best I can among them. I have been thinking about BAM.A, FFF, MRC, OCX. Are there any others that would fit this criteria? I'm primarily looking at TSX traded stocks for simplicity. Do you think this is a good approach or would you just buy "single" companies? Thanks in advance - I value your advice!

Read Answer Asked by Wayne on February 12, 2015
Q: Hello Team
Could I get your analysis on this company. It seems to be a dominant player in the GPU sector and poised to get stronger as the car industry ramps up more autonomous features in their cars. It pays a small dividend has a pe of approx 28 and had some good results from its last qtr.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by pietro on February 12, 2015
Q: Good Morning
I would like to have a small position in gold and precious metals in my grandchildren's RESP. Would BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF - ZGD be suitable? Do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks
David
Read Answer Asked by David on February 12, 2015
Q: Sanderson farms (SAFM.us) has been taking a beating for about 2 months, and stocks shorted ,as percentage of float, are sky high. It is hard to see why. (For some bizarre reason, our hospital doesn’t supply Bloomberg terminals in the OR.)

In early December SAFM was selected for the “stock superstar portfolio ” suggested by AAII.com, a service that is generally diligent. AAII selected SAFM when it was trading at US$95 ; its price today is $75. I am tempted to add to my modest position.

I have flipped through various analysts’ reports and found nothing alarming. Most biz reports on SAFM tend to be positive. SAFM is a domestic US entity and is not hostage to Forex fluctuations. Health professional colleagues of mine are not aware of any public health issue or any regulatory problem at this company. I don’t know why there would be so many shorts on this beleaguered little company. If you are able to unravel this mystery and enlighten 5i members , we would be very thankful.

I see no valid reason for such a sharp price decline. But then nothing is obvious to an oblivious one like me.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on February 12, 2015
Q: Dear Sirs,

Looking for your thoughts on Primero - it recently came to market with a 5 year US pay debenture(5.75%)and subsequently has traded down from the $5.80 area, where the debenture has begun trading in the low 90's. Any reason for the steep decline and do the debentures represent value at these levels?

With thanks,
B
Read Answer Asked by Brad on February 12, 2015
Q: I would appreciate your opinion on BAM.A - is it too expensive to buy now?

With thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Doris on February 12, 2015
Q: Hi,
I'm considering adding Descartes to my portfolio but it seems quite expensive relative to its growth prospects. Please advise on the following:
1. Key forward metrics per Bloomberg.
2. Why you think it's a good purchase today?
3. Are there any comparable companies you prefer and how do they compare from a valuation perspective?
4. What portfolio weight would you feel comfortable with in DSG?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on February 12, 2015
Q: Hi, Just wondering on your current thoughts on TCK.B and FCX and would you stick with them? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Jason on February 12, 2015
Q: Taro just reported yesterday. Can you tell me why you think the stock is down today. Should I be concerned about political risk in Israel?
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on February 12, 2015
Q: Hello Peter and team,

I own CGR and it has done well. What is your current view on this etf and it's holdings? Would you prefer a different etf or individual company for real estate exposure?
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on February 12, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team

I am a 70 year old retiree and currently have 90 percent of my savings in Equities and 10 percent in cash. I am concerned that I should have some fixed income for safety in event of a significant market pullback. Can you recommend either a bond etf or bond mutual fund that would offer some protection and a modest return. What percentage would you recommend.

Ray
Read Answer Asked by Ray on February 12, 2015
Q: I have spent a lot of time over the last 25 years learning about technical analysis and have actively traded many individual stocks and commodities based on how I interpret the charts for them. I have been reading about sector rotation at different times of the economic cycle and seasonal trading. My question is:
What ETF's traded on the Canadian exchanges would you suggest for the following sectors. I know that we should invest outside of Canada but I have always traded Canadian. Thanks for your answer. I really enjoy the site.
Consumer Discretion
Consumer Staples
Energy
Financials
Health
Income Trusts
Industrials
Information Technology
Materials
Telecommunications
Utilities
Can you please offer any other suggestions to help me break down the larger sectors into more focused ones. I am just introducing myself to ETF trading and want to have a good starting point.
All the best.
Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on February 12, 2015
Q: How do we track companies through history when companies merge, change their names or perform any other activity that causes them to change their ticker symbol? Is there a public data source that tracks this information?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 12, 2015
Q: Do you know of an ETF that tracks the TSX Venture 50?
Read Answer Asked by Edgar on February 12, 2015