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Q: Good morning 5I, re: convertible debenture ETF question from Kelly, the symbol given (CFD) does not seem to be correct. I did find DCD.UN, PCD.UN and OCV.UN. Do you like any of them? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Alayne on November 04, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, I sent a question yesterday that doesn't appear yet on the list, so I apologize if this is a duplicate request.

I have owned IGM Financial for several years. While I like the dividend there has been no capital appreciation. I am thinking of substituting it with Western One (WEQ) which has a good yield and I am thinking more upside. Is there any reason you can think of not to make the switch? Thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on November 03, 2013
Q: What is your opinion on TS.B (Torstar) It pays a very hefty dividend of almost 10% which is not always good. Seems to be in a dying industry but Fairfax bought into it a while back.

Thanks as always.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 01, 2013
Q: Hi to everyone at 5i

I must echo everyone else's sentiments as to the incredible value of this service.

I particularly like the idea of investing in infrastructure assets that are located not only in Canada but elsewhere around the globe. I have been researching both BIP.UN and BGI.UN; my understanding is that BIP.UN directly owns infrastructure assets whereas BGI.UN invests in publicly traded global companies that hold such assets

Would you prefer to own the assets directly or indirectly? Or would it be wise to diversify with a position in each. I have no particular investments of this type except for a small position in Altagas and I have a long-term hold objective.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on November 01, 2013
Q: Happy Halloween!!
Further to Robbie's question about ETF's in place of mutual funds: you offered some suggestions but I am unclear as to whether they are meant to be either/or choices or "all of the above" in order to achieve balance/diversification. Could you elaborate?
Thanks!!
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on October 31, 2013
Q: I have been a member for over a year now, and appreciate all the services you provide. I am down 14% on HCP (a 5% position in my RSP) in 6 months, and am losing patience. Would you suggest that I continue to hold it, or would selling it and buying DR make sense?
Read Answer Asked by JANE on October 31, 2013
Q: LIQ - John Yap, Parliamentary secretary for the BC. Liquor policy review, will issue recommendations on Nov 25 to change Province's liquor law. Significant one would be to allow retail outlets like grocery stores to begin selling beer and wine. If this happens, revenue from stores operated by LIQ will decline substantially. Do you foresee its effect on LIQ, and how worse could it be on its share price.
Read Answer Asked by Vinod on October 31, 2013
Q: I am getting nervous with regards to the next reporting from EIF...I am at a loss now willing to sell...what are your thoughts? represents 5% of portfolio...thanks
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on October 30, 2013
Q: RSI
Hi, I am holding Rogers Sugar and it seems to be on a constant downward trend this past while. Do you have any idea why and should I hang on to it? Thanks, I really appreciate your advice!
Read Answer Asked by Pat on October 30, 2013
Q: Hi 5i I noticed your recommendation to one reader to look at the ETF XCB. XCB has dropped a bit in the past few months, what do you think would be the driver to increase the price. Also is the dividend a true dividend or is it interest, and why does the dividend fluctuate from month to month. Thx Gerry
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on October 29, 2013
Q: what do you think about DCI secondary issues,and the acquisition of threshold financial technologies? They already have a highly leverage balance sheet? Your unbias opinion always appreciate.
Read Answer Asked by OSCAR on October 29, 2013
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