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• iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF (SMIN)
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Q: I recently bought smin (iShares msci India small caps) on the Bats Exchange.
First, what do you think of that stock and that exchange ?
Second, why can I not find it on the Canadian Market, v.g. to put it in my list of stocks with GlobeInvestors ?

Many thanks,

Jacques

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Read Answer Asked by Jacques on March 03, 2017

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Q: Just saw Eddie's question about HSBC's dividend. Out of curiosity I got a quote on the TMX website, and it gives a dividend of 1.05 USD per quarter, with a yield of 10.4% ! Do you have any thoughts on this bank? Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by chris on March 01, 2017

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Q: Can you confirm the dividend yield for me on HSBC . Am I reading correctly that it is roughly 8% ?

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Read Answer Asked by Edward on February 28, 2017

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• Sony Group Corporation American Depositary Shares (SONY)
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Q: What do you think of Sony as a play in the VR market? Is the company's stock undervalued/overvalued, etc.

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Read Answer Asked by Grant on February 27, 2017

• iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index Fund Common (CWO)
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Q: Are there any etfs traded on the tsx like cwo that focuses on emerging markets but filters based on value metrics rather then broad market.

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Read Answer Asked by Tim on February 24, 2017

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Q: I have been considering moving to a larger percentage of cash (60-70%)
My concern is that with the proposed tax plan due from Trump next week that the market is thinking one thing and if it does not line up with what is proposed that we will see a dramatic fall.
Can I get your thoughts please.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Steve on February 24, 2017

• Lloyds Banking Group Plc American Depositary Shares (LYG)
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Q: Hi,
I am looking for HSBC for its high yield.the stock has performed well last year and now down a bit due to weak results.
I do not have any exposure to international bank. Please can you let me know your view for HSBC or any other European/ UK bank for long term hold 5 +

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Read Answer Asked by manish on February 24, 2017

• iShares U.S. Small Cap Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSU)
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Q: Hello,

I am looking to invest into the small cap sector and would like to know if there is a global small cap etf you can suggest, preferably in CND funds. If there isn't any global EFT which options would you recommend?

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Rino on February 22, 2017

• iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC)
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• Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
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Q: I'm looking to add a new emerging market EFT position to my TFSA for an over 10 year hold. Between XEC and VEE which one would be your preference and why?

Thanks in advance,
Greg.

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on February 16, 2017

• BetaPro Natural Gas Inverse Leveraged Daily Bear ETF (HND)
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Q: could you please provide me a feedback on these stocks? I want to buy first two and last one I am holding since long.
Thank you,
KT

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Read Answer Asked by kaushikbhai on February 15, 2017

• VanEck Russia ETF (RSX)
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Q: Hi; I read an excellent article in the Globe this weekend regarding Robert Schiller's CAPE valuation ratio. It implies that the US is significantly overvalued. It also implies that Russia is a deep value investment with a CAPE ratio <6. Is there a Russian ETF that you would recommend to provide exposure and perhaps benefit from this. Thanks for your excellent service.

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Read Answer Asked by Uthaman on February 15, 2017

• Autohome Inc. American Depositary Shares each representing four class A. (ATHM)
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Q: Hi,
Can I get your opinion of Autohome Inc.?
Thanks,

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Read Answer Asked by Colin I on February 13, 2017

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Q: Hi Peter & Team: For a growth portfolio, what % would you allocate to Cdn,US,EM and other developed mkt. ? What ETF's would you suggest for EM & other dev.mkt, hedged or not hedged to the loony? Thanks. Fooklin

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Read Answer Asked by Fooklin on February 13, 2017

• National Grid Transco PLC PLC (NEW) American Depositary Shares (NGG)
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Q: Terry asked a question about National Grid (NGG). There is quite a good article on NGG here: https://tinyurl.com/zfguepy

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Read Answer Asked by Andrew on February 13, 2017

• National Grid Transco PLC PLC (NEW) American Depositary Shares (NGG)
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Q: Good evening
I will appreciate your comments on NGG listed in NY stock exchange.
Is it a safe investment?
How about the sustainability of its dividend?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 10, 2017

• BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (ZWU)
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• BMO Europe High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF (ZWE)
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• BMO US High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWH)
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Q: I currently hold ZWE, ZWU, and ZWH in my RRSP for a total weight of 4.8% .
Is this unnecessary duplication and / or is the weighting too high given
the nature of these products ? Joe

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Read Answer Asked by Joseph on February 10, 2017

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Q: Hello Peter/ 5I
Mawer Fund has started a new fund called the -Mawer Emerging Markets Equity Fund .Do you think that Emerging Markets is a good place to invest now?
Thanks
Claudio

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Read Answer Asked by claudio on February 08, 2017

• Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
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Q: Can you recommend an ETF or specific stocks to get emerging market exposure. Looking for long term growth.

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Read Answer Asked by Rob on February 08, 2017

• Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap ex Canada Index ETF (VXC)
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Q: What are your thoughts on vxc for a 2 or 3 year hold or could you suggest an alternative? Thks

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Read Answer Asked by Marcel on February 01, 2017

• Alibaba Group Holding Limited American Depositary Shares each representing eight (BABA)
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Q: Could you give me some ETF that hold this stock in Canada and or US. Thanks James

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Read Answer Asked by JAMES on February 01, 2017