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Q: Hello 5i: Please comment on BX. I notice there is news of a lawsuit, but do you know of anything else to cause the recent drop?
Read Answer Asked by Gail on August 27, 2013
Q: TEVA has been a holding of mine for several years and has been the epitome of dead money. There's certainly been no growth and I wonder is the true PE 8X or 80X as some have it? Can you recommend an U.S. ETF that would represent the industry bearing in mind that I also hold Pfizer?

I note that Valeant is now in the top ten of large cap Canadian companies and do you think it can overtake companies higher up on the list such as Enbridge? Thanks, J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on August 27, 2013
Q: Re: VUN
I am a longterm investor and have become overweight Canadian equities particularly versus US equities. My question relates to whether I should buy the US broad index now or wait for a more substantial pullback?
Read Answer Asked by richard on August 27, 2013
Q: Hello, I am thinking about buying an life insurance company as a hedge against rising interest rates. I would switch funds that I currently have in Riocan REIT. Do you think that this is a good idea and if so which of the companies would you recommend ie Manulife, Sunlife, or Great West Life. or any other insurance company you like. Thank you very much for your consideration.

Read Answer Asked by Alan on August 27, 2013
Q: I have been following Chemtrade CHE.UN for sometime looking to add to my RRSP on a pullback. Like it for its good and stable yield. I noticed you cover Canexus CUS in your summary and it looks like a similar company with comparable yield. Which of these would you prefer and which would provide better growth in price and dividend. I notice that CUS has had quite a sell off recently. Is this a good buying opportunity.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on August 27, 2013
Q: Hello. This is follow up on my prev question reg recomm for fixed income. Wanted to know what would you recommend for bonds, preffered, gold, real estate portion of portfolio. Like CBO,CHB,XTR,CPD,XRE or something else you like.
Read Answer Asked by RUPINDER on August 27, 2013
Q: Obviously the market is now turning. I have already sold some of my equities but gold silver and oils are now going to do better with the political turn of events in the offing for Syria. I already own G and SlW and done quite well. I also own su. Any other recommendations in the oils, gold and silvers. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on August 27, 2013
Q: Can you provide your current opinion on Canwell (CWX) and how safe the dividend is? I've owned it for awhile, but have got burned a few times on stocks with high div yields. I do want to stay in this sector, so please advise if there is a safer stock in this sector. Thanks so much for providing this service! John
Read Answer Asked by john on August 27, 2013
Q: Could I get an update on what you think of Sherritt (S) I realize metals miners are down but it seems S must have another problem?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Doug on August 26, 2013
Q: Hi 5i,

Your thoughts on TTH (Transition Therapeutics)? I'm thinking of adding it to my portfolio for a speculative health care play. Have you met management? What are your thoughts? Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by Sasha on August 26, 2013
Q: As a follow up to Jacks question on Aug 23 regarding FAP: is there any history of them having cut dividends previously? Their payout ratio seems pretty high at present.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by steve on August 26, 2013
Q: I claimed my membership fee on my 2012 taxes, and had no issue. I was not audited of course, but I have claimed similar type services in the past with the assumption that they are advice based rather than just information, especially when I can ask direct investment related questions and get direct responses. If audited I would print the e-mail responses I get as receiving direct advice. My opinion at this point of course, since I was not audited, but should I be, I would remain firm it is not just an information source. - Cheers.
Read Answer Asked by Philip on August 26, 2013
Q: Hello. This is from portfolio perspective. For a typical portfolio of a 40 year old with a moderate risk profile, what should be suggested allocation of funds, between various asset classes. For a fixed income, what would you recommend.
Read Answer Asked by RUPINDER on August 26, 2013
Q: Valener Inc [VNR] has dropped down a bit after a long stretch in the $16 range. Its position, in a registered account, is ~2% and I use this investment for income. At your convenience could I have your update on the company? I'm wondering if I should not increase my position in that company? I also hold IPL.UN and PPL.
Thank you,
Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on August 26, 2013
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