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Q: Just a follow up to my recent question:
I was particularly interested in FNDE, but, as you noted, it is very small. In fact its assets are only 18.5 million and it traded only 11,011 shares today. Is it too risky? Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 06, 2014
Q: Siemens (SI)has announced its intention to delist the ADRs "immediately". What impact would you expect on the stock price? Roughly how long would you expect the delisting process to take? SI states that the ADRs will become subject to a "sponsored level 1 program". What is this and does it offer any advantages to North American holders? Absent the proposed delisting would you hold or sell SI?
Read Answer Asked by Fraser on February 06, 2014
Q: Thank you for your recent response to my question concerning ETFs for international and emerging market exposure. However the thrust of my question related to those funds employing fundamental as opposed to traditional indexing and I'm not sure that your response focused upon the former category. Please clarify. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 05, 2014
Q: Could you recommend a few ETFs that employ fundamental indexing for international (non US) exposure and for emerging market exposure. Funds in Canadian dollars would be preferred, but this is not a prerequisite.
Thank you for your assistance.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 05, 2014
Q: I have been looking at Lloyds Bank for a while. Do you see them emerging from the eventual sale of their shares by the British Government and rising over the next 2-3 years?
Thanks.
Steven
Read Answer Asked by Steven on February 05, 2014
Q: What are you thoughts on Dr. Reddy's Labs RDY-N?
Read Answer Asked by James on January 27, 2014
Q: What are your thoughts on DFE as a way to play the European market? This small cap etf has been enjoying a good run since 2012 & pays a reasonable dividend. Would you suggest pairing it with FEZ, or buying on its own. Thx for such a great service.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on January 26, 2014
Q: Dear 5i,
I would like to add a European ETF to my portfolio to take advantage of growth coming out of the region's recession. I am considering either FEZ or VGK. Which one would you recommend, or is there another?
Thanks in advance,
Helen
Read Answer Asked by Helen on January 20, 2014
Q: I just ran across a rather interesting stock Mercadolibre (MELI -Q). I realize that Canadian stocks are your main focus but I was wondering if you knew anything about this security and if you could comment on it.
Read Answer Asked by shirley on January 20, 2014
Q: I would appreciate your comments on Baidu (BIDU on Nasdaq) versus Qihoo 360 Technology (QIHU on NYSE). I realize BIDU is a search-engine while QIHU is an internet security company, but my main interest is having a play in something with some legs, but with good fundamentals, in global technology. China seems like a likely area to focus my funds. I hold mostly Canadian stocks in my portfolio, with only one other "global" play being Visa. If not one of these two, would you please suggest something in global tech that has good growth? A dividend is not a requirement, but always a bonus if there is one. Thanks very much!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on January 12, 2014
Q: Hello 5i Team,
I keep hearing recommendations on the sell of Vodaphone (BNN, TD) due to valuation. I am willing to sell out of my position for JNJ and PG as my portfolio structure could use these additions, are there some better choices?
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 09, 2014
Q: Good evening,
I am wondering whether you could recommend an ETF(s) that focuses upon emerging market economies smaller than the BRIC countries such as MIST or TIMPs. Speculative risk is not an issue. Thank you for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 08, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and 5iResearch Team,
Can you please provide your opinion regarding BP PLC, BP-N. Is it a good time to buy this stock?
Thank you
Linda
Read Answer Asked by Linda on January 08, 2014
Q: Peter and staff,happy new year to you all.
Thanks for all the great work and hopefully we can make some money this year.
What are your thoughts on DVYE as a diversification into the emerging markets?
It pays a dividend of almost 5%
Looks attractive right now?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on January 07, 2014
Q: Hi 5I Team, I would like your opinion on adding FEZ and EEM (5% each) to my RRIF portfolio. Are they a good at this time? Would you recommend others besides these two. I already own EWH, IDV, XLI and XLF. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Karl on January 07, 2014
Q: Hi Peter
Happy New Year I would like to add a beverage or liquor stock to replace DEO which I sold. Would you recommend Corbys for income and some potential capital gain or Ambev as a better large cap. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Hamish on January 06, 2014
Q: Hello Peter and Team,

Happy New Year. This is not urgent. I've been following your comments on EEM (emerging markets stock ETF) and VXUS (all markets stocks except US) for foreign stock ETF holdings. I was wondering if you could compare/contrast them with EFA-N (developed markets stocks in Europe, Australia, Asia & the Far East). If you had to choose only one, which would it be and why?

Many thanks. Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 03, 2014
Q: In a previous response you mentioned that Brazil could see a recovery this year. Is there an ETF you can recommend that is either a pure play on the Brazilian market or at least one with a heavy weighting in Brazil?
Separately, I would like to also diversify into Europe. You recently responded that for Europe FEZ is “hard to beat”. In previous responses I believe you have at different times also recommended both IEV and VGK. What is your top ETF pick for exposure to Europe (long term) for new buying at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on January 02, 2014
Q: What are your thoughts on Sony (SNE) right now? It recently had some bad news but now sales are up for the company. I bought it last year at 20 dollars.
Read Answer Asked by Carla on January 02, 2014
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