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Q: Suggestions re some base metals equities. I currently own Teck. Any suggestions re companies or ETFs ( base metals related ) would be much appreciated. Keep up the GREAT work.
Read Answer Asked by paul on November 30, 2013
Q: Peter and Team: I have no materials stocks so I've been comparing the ETF's XMA.T and XLB.US. The latter has been going up since 2009 while XMA recovered from 08/09, peaked in 2010/2011 and tanked thereafter. I assume that is due to the heavy weighting of gold, silver and other mining stocks in XMA, which in XLB is replaced (in part) by various chemical production and chem engineering stocks. A recovery in XLA therefore depends very much on gold and other mining, while XLB is growing nicely. Thus I'm thinking XLB over XMA. I'd appreciate your opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on November 30, 2013
Q: Peter and Team
With so many others I thank you for your excellent service...I continue to act as your marketing-ambassador and encourage others to subscribe to 5i.
We all know that gold is out of favor ...we all know that sectors are cyclical...If one has the courage to buy when stocks are low and out of favor good rewards can result. Of course you still need to research your choice within the sector to ensure that your stock survives until prices improve. I know Goldcorp is your large cap choice ...however if you had to chose a junior which of these ...HARMONY, WESDOME, ALACER...do you think has the least risk and will be in the best position when the price of gold improves to profitable levels?
Thanks for your insights..
Dr.Ernest Rivait
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on November 30, 2013
Q: BAD

Now that BAD has reached $1B market cap, how much more interest could it get by the larger fund managers? Could you please comment on what the various Market Cap 'Goal Posts' are for a company such as Badger as they grow.

Thanks very much for a great service
Brian
Read Answer Asked by jessie on November 29, 2013
Q: I would like to know your thoughts on brm as I think they have a unique product and I have held the stock for close to 2years. Also I have noticed trading volume has risen considerably in the past few weeks. Bob White.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 29, 2013
Q: Hi 5i team,

I've made a 30% return on TPX.B. Do you have an opinion on them for a long term hold?
Read Answer Asked by Sarj on November 29, 2013
Q: As a followup to the deflation scenario, you would think that if the US wants inflation at all costs that this would be good for Gold-eventually??
Read Answer Asked by Bradley on November 29, 2013
Q: Can you please comment on Katanga Mining (KAT)?
Is it a buy at this level?
Thank you
Gilles
Read Answer Asked by Gilles on November 29, 2013
Q: What would you recommend in the energy infrastruture as far as etf or mutual fund plays ?
Read Answer Asked by terrance on November 29, 2013
Q: is this a reasonable time to invest in O/G service stocks - i.e.: ZED, CET,MCR,CDI, ESN?
Read Answer Asked by don on November 29, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & team,
I'm hearing more about DEFLATION lately and wondering what effect it would have on the markets. THANKS!
Read Answer Asked by Terry D. on November 29, 2013
Q: I purchased 3000 URB @$1.82 on the recommendation of another of analyst. It hasnt done anything. Do you have any info. on it. My thinking is to sell and start deploying the capital into one of your portfolio stocks. Also being a new member which stock would you recommend to begin with. I've done really well with this analyst so far but am going to try to diversify into more stable portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 29, 2013
Q: Peter and Team,

I bought a 5% position in Stantec a couple months ago around $48 and sold a covered call on it with a strike of $50 for the next month. I got called away and proceded to sell a Put at $52 for the next month. Stantec then reported their incredible quarter and the stock is now $68.50 or so. With the big run up, does this stock still make sense to buy new or should we be waiting for it to come back down a bit?

Read Answer Asked by Marc on November 29, 2013
Q: BDI or HNL for a 5% weighting in my rrsp? Thanks david
Read Answer Asked by David on November 29, 2013
Q: Peter and team, what is a good strategy for an RESP ? Child is 12. Account is $30k in a mix of individual stocks. Due to size of account and institution, trades are $25 per. Is there a few ETFs that make sense to replace individual equities, or would you mirror your model portfolio ? My apologies if this question has been answered before. I looked but could not find it. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 29, 2013