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Q: Parking Cash - you mentioned in a previous reply that short term treasuries were a good place to park cash. Do you mean US treasuries? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on October 27, 2013
Q: I am looking reallocate my group RRSP of approx. $40k - I was thinking to split it between a US large cap fund and something like Templeton Global. Your thoughts on where to position these funds for the next year or 2? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 27, 2013
Q: Please suggest a source of fundamental Canadian stock data for retail clients. By which I mean detailed enough to be useful but not overwhelming. It should also include micro/Mid caps stock data of the type of stocks mentioned at 5i Research.
Read Answer Asked by Shah on October 27, 2013
Q: I was reading an article in Bloomberg discussing the potential of the "Siberian snow effect""...very cold for eastern seaboard...basically, what would you recommend as the top three oil/gas stocks to benefit from such a cold winter...thanks
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on October 27, 2013
Q: Greetings, Team:

A commentator on BNN said that he was shocked that the jury in Texas took only one hour to decide the technically complicated WIN/Apple case. I suspect that the jury fell for the argument that the bottom-feeding CANADIAN company was attacking the glorious AMERICAN company. Any thoughts and is it likely to happen again?

Jim R
Read Answer Asked by james on October 27, 2013
Q: WiLan just suffered a major setback. What now?

H.Aldous
Read Answer Asked by HOWARD on October 27, 2013
Q: HI THERE,NEW MEMBER JUST WONDERING ON ANY THOUGHTS ABOUT THE RING OF FIRE STOCKS,MOSTLY KWG,THANKS
Read Answer Asked by mark on October 27, 2013
Q: I wish your opinion on "technical analysis" "These squiggles mean that it will go up...and this type of squiggle means that it will go sideways, etc. Sorry but I have been in engineering too long to really believe in reading chicken entrails, but respect your views.
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on October 27, 2013
Q: Would you please comment on ATP.DB.U
It has dropped considerably since my spring purchase.
Angela
Read Answer Asked by GEORGE on October 27, 2013
Q: Would you please comment on the safety of a couple preferred stocks which I hold? I am aware that recent interest rate concerns have pushed prices lower, but these two preferreds seem to have suffered much more than others.
They are BRF.PR.F and BAF.PR.A
Thanks
Angela
Read Answer Asked by GEORGE on October 27, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, Could I have an opinion on AGT, Alliance Grain Traders as a long term hold.

Great Service, Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 27, 2013
Q: Hi 5i Could you please give an update on your thoughts about
Bird BDT.
Thx

Gerry
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on October 27, 2013
Q: Now that JFS.un is selling at 10.93, is it selling above its net asset value? If so, is it a concern.
Thanks, Ma\rk
Read Answer Asked by Mark on October 27, 2013
Q: I watched BNN last Tuesday and an analyst said that TSX is at a 2-year high and suggested that short-term investors should take a side-line position now.

I need to cash in most of my “Cash Portfolio” next March/April for a major home renovation project. I have the following stocks in this portfolio. I also have some cash.

AGU, BNS, AYA, CGX, MG, ENB, MDA.

AGU is down 7%, all others are fine.

Please suggest which/when stocks I should sell and/or switch to more short-term tolerant stocks. Thanks again!


Read Answer Asked by Rita on October 25, 2013
Q: re. Zenn Motor (ZNN-V)

What is your considered opinion of the investment merits of Zenn Motor? I'm aware that the co. is developing (with an American partner) a new and, of course, a better electric battery for the auto industry. Would this be an interesting speculation, or is this just another high risk gamble with little chance of a pay-off any time soon?

Thanks for your insights.

Additionally, kudos for your call on MCR-V ... I've done very well with this stock after only 6 weeks.
Read Answer Asked by Owen on October 25, 2013
Q: I am a new member and I want to start an equity portfolio. I already have bonds and GICs. Since the market is volatile and uncertain, which sectors would you recommend for a retiree with a low risk tolerance seeking for some growth ?
Read Answer Asked by Monique on October 25, 2013