Q: For Paul re Brokers. I switched from TD to RBC direct last summer to avoid the forex fees on my US stock dividends in my RRSP. RBC lets you hold the US stocks in US dollars and does not force you to convert the dividends to US as does TD. Saves quite a bit of money for me and I am no longer angry every time I see the div's come in and get converted. TD has been telling me for 3 years they will "soon" allow US dollars to be held in their RRSP accounts but it still has not happened.
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Q: Hi 5i Team, I have 5.91% in cos and 6.6% in SU and would like to diversify by trimming both. Your recommendation please for a retired person. Is 12.5% (of total portfolio) in energy too high?
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Hi 5i Team, please give your opinion on IDV (international iShares dividend). I do not have any investment outside North America. suggest better one if you can, thanks
Q: Hi Gang, happy holidays to you all. Hope you get a well deserved break! My question today is your views on Enghouse..ESL. It reports tomorrow, it feels like I'm the only one who owns its, lol. Thanks everyone.
Q: For new money in a well diversified portfolio what would your favorite (research covered company) for dividend growth/cap. appreciation in a rising rate,slow growth environment?
Seasons Best Ron
Seasons Best Ron
Q: I picked up a few shares in Mason Graphite (LLG) a while back. Now I see all the promotional things they are doing (interviews with Jim Rogers and larry King). Could I get your opinion if this is a real investment opportunity or is it being overly promoted?
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
What are your thoughts on Medical Properties Trust, MPW.
What are your thoughts on Medical Properties Trust, MPW.
Q: What are your thoughts on Athabasca (ATH)
Q: Hi Team : have you any insights on SFD-v. It has had a great year, and appears to be profitable. Is their technology a comp advantage? Thanks
Q: Seasons greetings 5i!
I currently own VIG,FEZ,QQQ,IWO and BRK.B in my US portfolio each about 6%.
Going into 2014 and with the expectation of tappering and rise in interest rates. Are these ETF's ok to hold for the next year or two and is it ok to bump up my holdings to 10% in each?
I own SLW for insurance as well.
Looking forward to your reply.
Thanks.
I currently own VIG,FEZ,QQQ,IWO and BRK.B in my US portfolio each about 6%.
Going into 2014 and with the expectation of tappering and rise in interest rates. Are these ETF's ok to hold for the next year or two and is it ok to bump up my holdings to 10% in each?
I own SLW for insurance as well.
Looking forward to your reply.
Thanks.
Q: Could you update me on Manitok (MEI) analysts liked it until recently. also could you explain how they could rise money recently at $3.60 CEE and 3.35 CDE Flow throughs when they were trading at considerable lower than that. Thanks
Q: Hi Team, I would like to add a forest products company to my portfolio. If you were to only hold one forestry company which one would you pick?
Thanks as always
Darcy
Thanks as always
Darcy
Q: I'm satisfied with Scotia iTrade as well. I don't have any problems with them.
In response to Fred's question, the Daily Edge report that comes out every morning lists upcoming earnings for companies they cover, but I don't think that's something they could supply for companies they don't cover.
In response to Fred's question, the Daily Edge report that comes out every morning lists upcoming earnings for companies they cover, but I don't think that's something they could supply for companies they don't cover.
Q: Hi & Merry Xmas to all:
Would you be kind enough to see what your Bloomberg shows for the % of shorts on Ret.a and how many days to cover.
Thanks,
BEN
Would you be kind enough to see what your Bloomberg shows for the % of shorts on Ret.a and how many days to cover.
Thanks,
BEN
Q: Hi>
I am not sure what to do about Acadian Timber (ADN-T) . I invested for diversity , and now I am 10% down . I am inclined to give it up rather than wait for the dividend . It isn't even keeping up with its sector performance. .. a 2.8 % loss just today . Not sure what to do .
I am not sure what to do about Acadian Timber (ADN-T) . I invested for diversity , and now I am 10% down . I am inclined to give it up rather than wait for the dividend . It isn't even keeping up with its sector performance. .. a 2.8 % loss just today . Not sure what to do .
Q: Hello,
What are your thoughts on the virtual currency Bitcoin?
Thank you.
What are your thoughts on the virtual currency Bitcoin?
Thank you.
Q: Hi & MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!! I just heard about this Company to-day & it is called Cardiocomm Solutions Inc. TSX ekg. I just learned about one of their products called Heart Pen. Any way it is only 0.10. Thought I would just ask.
Thanks for your reply. Keith
Thanks for your reply. Keith
Q: In response to Paul's request for info on Scotia iTrade, I can't compare it to other on-line brokerages but I am mostly satisfied. I have used it for about five years and have never experienced a outage or slow-down. And that is, to my mind, the most important service they can offer.
They sometimes have a problem answering questions - a few weeks ago I asked if they could supply upcoming earning dates, etc. on equity information - never received a reply and that's just one example. Gee, I hope somebody from iTrade is reading this.
They sometimes have a problem answering questions - a few weeks ago I asked if they could supply upcoming earning dates, etc. on equity information - never received a reply and that's just one example. Gee, I hope somebody from iTrade is reading this.
Q: Thank you very much for your answer to my question re WFT.
Does this mean that we can expect to see the price erode to more or less half the current price between now the middle of January, with no increase in the shares held?
Does this mean that we can expect to see the price erode to more or less half the current price between now the middle of January, with no increase in the shares held?
Q: Does this new info from WIN on the Panasonic deal have a material positive impact for WIN ... Thx