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Q: I want EM exposure and think IBN is an appropriate proxy. Does ICIC bank offer a way to play this theme? Any idea on the recent weakness?
Read Answer Asked by Kenneth on February 27, 2016
Q: Peter, with 100% of my portfolio in North America, I believe I should have some International exposure. China, Russia and even Europe scare me. Chile, on the other hand has a low debt/GDP and a stock market which demands companies to pay a dividend.
Is this fund a wise place to start my foray into International? Any other ETF which you like to diversify geographically?
Read Answer Asked by Barry on February 26, 2016
Q: What are your thoughts on this ETF for diversification in a tax free savings acct that has no foreign exposure for a conservative investor or a suggestion you might feel to be better THKS marcel
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on February 18, 2016
Q: Seems like a good time to buy Europe. can you recommend any ETFs?

Thanks Kindly!
Read Answer Asked by Austin on February 16, 2016
Q: At some point resources will recover and I am ready to slowly dip a toe into some of the more beaten up companies. I am wondering about BHP as it is a huge diversified miner, though it is not without its problems (e.g tailings pond collapse still to be dealt with). Does this seem like a good choice for a place to await a metals recovery? If the dividend gets cut, do you think it will be by more than 50%?

Thanks for your ongoing advice.
Read Answer Asked by David on February 12, 2016
Q: Hi, I bought some baba a while ago for a long term hold..It is now down 28%..Do you think it is good to hold for a long term. My initial thoughts were that it could be the next Amazon..I am not in any rush..But is the long-term thesis still true. Thanks. Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on February 12, 2016
Q: Hello I own HSBC as part of my Euro-Asian exposure. Long term holding, enjoy seeing the dividend flow in since there are no capital gains to speak of.

I was just looking at the payout ratio (both from an earnings and cash flow perspective)
As per my online broker:
On an EPS basis:
Last 4 Qtr’s normalized EPS was 0, 0.26, and 0.26, 0.25 cents or Total of .77 cents.
The HSBS annual dividend is $2.50. Not good… ):
On as cash flow basis:
For annual 2014 Total cash from operations is (21,372) . Not good … ):
Last quarter 2015 shows,
Total cash from operations: 14,590, Cap ex (1,020) and Dividends paid (1,834).
So last Qtr roughly 20 % of cash flow went for cap ex and dividends….seems better this Qtr 

Can you confirm I am going about calculating payout ratios the correct way?
I realize large cap foreign banks are not your speciality but could you give some outlook for the company?
What should I be looking at when next earnings come in?

Regards
Stephane
Read Answer Asked by Stephane on February 11, 2016
Q: Can I get your thought on Aeg, I know that value investors have had this as a top pick many times but the stock keeps going down. Also according to Yahoo finance the book value for this company is around $14, how can a stock with a book value of $14 trade at around $5
Read Answer Asked by Richard on February 10, 2016
Q: Hi Peter & team, what do you think of Volkswagen? It has drop quite substantially from its top of 2015. What would be the exact quote to use to buy VW? I have look it up and there are many quotes, this is confusing. What is the dividend? Is it listed on the NYSE? Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on February 09, 2016
Q: I am up 25% in 1030, a long term holding but down on both of the 1033 and 1042. Would appreciate your advise as to sell or move into other Mfund. Many thanks, J.A.P, Burlington
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on February 09, 2016
Q: The outlook for Sony (SNE) appears to be improving. Would you consider buying it at the present price?
Read Answer Asked by George on February 03, 2016
Q: Good morning Peter and team! My 21 daughter has $20,000 to invest in a TFSA for the first time. For someone of this age, with the potential to withdraw some money within a 1-2 year horizon, would you recommend ETFs or individual stocks (or both), and what would be your top 3-5 picks at this time? Thanks! Lois
Read Answer Asked by Lois on February 03, 2016
Q: how risky . have stayed in their hotels, very efficent
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on February 01, 2016
Q: Db posted a quarter lost of more than 6 billion Euro, it seems all of its core business are non-profitable. Some people are saying it is going under (scary!), and I found out DB has more than dozens of trillions "Exposure" in derivatives. My question are: what does that "Derivatives Exposure" mean and should I be a buy at current price (super low!)? I am young and i like to bet on big changes. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks. Tony
Read Answer Asked by Tao on February 01, 2016
Q: What are your thoughts on holding these etfs
Read Answer Asked by Glenna on January 26, 2016
Q: Corby Spirit and Wine versus Diageo plc (adr)

Please comment which is a better hold for long term capital growth and dividend growth.

I hold Diageo in a rrsp account to mitigate the fully taxable dividend and would hold Corby in a taxable account to take advantage of the dividend tax credit.

Thanks for the excellent service.

Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 26, 2016
Q: Again & again I hear about the great opportunities in INDIA.
Would app. your current opinion as well as recommendations for a reasonable position - likely a broad 1 or 2 ETFs &/or large growing multinationals. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 22, 2016
Q: Hello 5i, could I please have your opinion on RDS's update yesterday and do you think the dividend is fairly safe for income? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Alayne on January 22, 2016
Q: For a young couple just starting TFSA with $5,500.00 each
I was thinking for the total $11,000
20% xbb
30% xic
40% xsp
10% vee
Please advise if there is a possible better alternate
For a smaller portfolio should one consider individual stocks
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 22, 2016
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