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Q: You last commented on CHB in May 2013. It has done quite well for a fixed income ETF over 3 years with an average return of 8.34%. Would you care to update your opinion on their hybrid strategy in the present investment climate? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on January 27, 2014
Q: Hi,
I own FRU since 2009 (30%pa) but 9%pa since 2011; I like the business model (nothing earth shattering but steady). I'm thinking of buying Clearwater Royalty when EnCana will spin it off. What do you think of it and how do I proceed to make the purchase.
Thanks
Tony
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on January 27, 2014
Q: My reading of articles regarding the market activity over the last couple of days suggests a quantum shift in expectations: currency concerns, earnings lower than expected, potential deflation, more anxiety over China, etc. etc.
Can you tie the story lines together and share your views on what has really happened, why and where we are likely to go from here - flat, down or maybe another upward bounce. And how to manage one's portfolio in the days or weeks ahead

As usual, a grateful 5i customer.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on January 27, 2014
Q: We started a family RESP for our grandkids in 2007 with 3 TD e-funds on an equal PAC basis (MER's are 0.33% to 0.51%). The account now shows Canadian Index Fund (TDB900) value at 30%, Dow Jones Index (TDB903) at 38%, and International Index (TDB911) at 32%; I sometimes think about rebalancing but think perhaps doing nothing is the best approach as the laggards may catch up in time. Would 5i have any different thoughts about the way these funds are invested? Funds won't be withdrawn till 2021 at the earliest. Thanks, J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on January 27, 2014
Q: Hi Peter, 5i Research,
Could you please give your opinion of ViXX Systems (VXS-T)? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Susan on January 27, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Can you comment of PKW in the US and do you know of an equivelant ETF in canada?

Cheers
Read Answer Asked by kelly on January 27, 2014
Q: Hi, I am considering buying Chubb (CB). I like that they are buying back shares, that they have a good history of raising the dividend (although the yield is not very high) and that debt seems low. The p/e seems also reasonable but I don't know if it is average for this type of company. I would like your view on whether it is good value at this price. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bernard on January 27, 2014
Q: It would appear that gold may have bottomed out. I already hold G and like it because, apart form the price of gold, it is well run, with sound business practices in place and attention to generating decent returns for investors. l am looking to add another gold stock and am looking for your guidance. I would like a company that, regardless if gold stays where it is now or drops a bit further, still looks okay on fundamentals (e.g. producing gold at a low cost per oz, & has good reserves), has lots of cash on hand, does not need to go to the capital markets for more financing, trades at a substantial discount to book value, would provide excellent upside if gold moves higher, and hopefully has mines in stable countries. Ross Healy, a guy I really respect, picked IMG the other day on BNN as a gold stock having substantial upside however I see their main operating mines are in West Africa (Burkina Faso, Suriname, Mail) which turned me off a bit in terms of stability.
Any comments on a pick would be appreciated. Love your service.

Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on January 27, 2014
Q: Have $10,000 to invest in our joint account. We're heavy in banks, oil, pipelines, telecom, etc. and I'd like a suggestion for some REITS to check out. I'm looking for good income with safety primarily, but some growth would be nice too. In other words, I want the moon! Cheers, Ted
Read Answer Asked by Edward on January 27, 2014
Q: Your thoughts on CHKP check point as well thanks
Read Answer Asked by dave on January 27, 2014
Q: I am considering investing $30K split evenly across the 20 model portfolio stocks. I have some questions regarding the portfolio. 1) Do you re-balance the portfolio to get it back to the 5% weighting and if so is there a particular date that you do so? 2) How often do the stocks held in the portfolio change? 3) Do you do a revision of the stock list on March 1st of each year? 4) Do you remove stocks from the portfolio when they become to expensive (dividend yield to low, P/E to high or some other criteria 5) Should I wait until March 1st/2nd to invest in the stocks listed in the model portfolio? 6) Are there any other considerations I should make in investing in the model portfolio? I have about $475K of other RRSP investments (diversified).
Read Answer Asked by Daryl on January 27, 2014
Q: Good day folks. a question regarding U.S.investments in a Canadian exchange etf, now that the Cdn $ is trading around 90 cents, does it make more sense to use a hedged etf in Cdn $ rather than a non hedge etf in either Cdn or U.S. dollars.

from cold Panama City Beach, Fla, thanks
Read Answer Asked by Cyril on January 27, 2014
Q: Hi Peter

I discovered a stock Ergoresearch (ERG)that no one I know has heard of it is in the foot orthotics and healthcare business It trades on the Venture Exchange
Could you shed some light on this stock as I am thinking of adding to my position. Thanks again for your wonderful service Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 27, 2014
Q: FrontFour announced the removal of it special meeting requisition, presumably because they figured they would lose. With this in mind would you think the shares are unlikely to move up since it's going to be same all same all? Interested in your thoughts. Thank You
Read Answer Asked by john on January 27, 2014
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