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Q: It seems to me that the trading pattern of ZCL was very unusual yesterday and today. Yesterday over 200,000 shares traded (about 4X the daily average), yet the price was “contained” within a 1 cent range from 8.99 to 9.00 the whole day. So far today it is the same thing with the price range contained from 8.99 to 9.00. Does this look out of the ordinary to you?

I searched all top picks on BNN’s Market Call, and Market Call Tonight shows for the last 3 years to see how often ZCL was a top pick. It was a top pick three times, but only within the last 3 months (April 8 @ $8.05; May 31 @ $8.69, and June 20 at $9.00). It was not a top pick when it was under $5, $6, $7, and now that it has gone up 40% in a year it suddenly becomes a top pick of several BNN guests. Hmmm. When several BNN guests suddenly make a small company that is not well known a top pick it makes me a little suspicious (could they be unloading after the nice run up).

Reading previous questions about ZCL I see that 5i has liked this stock for a few years. What would you consider a good entry point?

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 23, 2016
Q: Hi Ryan and Peter,
My question is of a general nature and concerns a problem many seniors are having with portfolio construction. I'm 70 years old, have a defined benefit pension which, along with my wife's defined plan, covers our monthly commitments. We are underinvested in the fixed income part of our portfolio but because of the lack of returns on bonds and GIC'S, are hesitant to commit a large portion of our savings to this sector.
As with many seniors who have their monthly expenses covered by pensions, we need guidance as to what percentage of our funds should be in fixed income. What percentage do you think is appropriate and could you suggest a few specific investments.
If you believe, as I do, we would be better off investing in Canadian Blue Chip companies that offer relatively safe growing dividends, could you suggest several such companies.

Thank you in advance for your much appreciated guidance.

Read Answer Asked by Les on June 22, 2016
Q: Hi, what do you think of this new fund, Caldwell US Dividend Advantage? It still very small. I am trying to diversify from Canadian only stocks, want a dividend and don't want ROC (which they state in their prospectus might happen). Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by TK on June 20, 2016
Q: Hi 5i,
Are you able to provide any more detail on the rumour that Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners (BEP.UN) might be interested in Transalta Renewables (RNW)? At the current share price, is there sufficient value for them to pay enough of a premium to have a chance at a successful bid and still stay within an earnings-accretive price range? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Lance on June 20, 2016
Q: I hold WMB in my RRSP.

Please advise which option to elect in the merger of The Williams Companies Inc (WMB) with Energy Transfer Equity LP (ETE). The three choices are:

1 - 1.8716 share of ETE for 1 share WMB
2 - $43.50 cash for 1 share WMB
3 - $8.00 cash and 1.5274 share of ETE for 1 share WMB

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on June 20, 2016
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