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Q: In the past, you have expressed a bias towards not hedging US ETFs purchased with Canadian dollars. Is this still your view given the significant spread between the US dollar and the Canadian dollar? At what point in time, as we go forward, should one seriously consider hedging US ETFs?

Read Answer Asked by James on August 11, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on SPACs?....and AEF in particular, given the very high profile folks involved in it?

thanks, Austin
Read Answer Asked by Austin on August 10, 2015
Q: Please comment on CRP's recent quarterly report. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on August 10, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, now that HLF has dropped so much, is it a better entry point than CLR? It has a a higher dividend. Also, off late a lot of BNN Guests are suggesting that Dividends * Buy Backs are a Bad thing, and that they should be reinvesting those funds for Growth. Your thoughts?

thanks, Austin
Read Answer Asked by Austin on August 10, 2015
Q: On Aug 4,CLR reports strong Q2 results & positive outlook for 2015.The 2nd half is normally much stronger.In june/2015 raised $46m @ $12.25 per share in addition to a non-brokered private placement of $15m @ $12.25(bought by insiders)As per 5I,directors owns 69%.CLR has been talking of acquistions & buying assets Your expert opinion & is it buyable now. Thanks so much for your usual opinions & services
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 10, 2015
Q: MNW's ceo Rick McBee appeared on BNN this morning stating that the sell-off on Aug 6 does NOT reflect its growth.Solid growth in Cloud(21%) & Mobile(35%).Executing well vs profitable growth strategy.Recent acquistion,Mavenir is integrating well & will grow revenue. A report fr.CIBC today stating $13 target price basing on 12 x 2016 EPS of $1.10 & a rating of Sector Outperformer.Further,the street modelling is off due to acquistion & normal Q3 seasonality.(EPS--7-13 cents(MNW) vs 18(street)vs 11(CIBC) ).Likes as 1)revenue growth fr.Cloud & Mobile.2)EBITDA is tracking on expectations.3)trading @ 8 x 2016 EPS.Free cash flow yield of 11%. Your expert view & is this a good entry point.Appreciate your usual great services & views.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 10, 2015
Q: Hi Guys
Last week you answered my question regarding investing $40,000.00 outside my RRSP.Thank you.
Next and last question, is now the time to invest or should I wait and if waiting,where should the TSX be when I invest.
Thnaks
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 10, 2015
Q: Which stocks 5i covers and have been bitten down? and do you still recommend dhx.b?two questions.
Read Answer Asked by Nizar on August 10, 2015
Q: CSU has fallen dramatically in the last week and I can only attest to 'one' proven fact -- the Frank Effect. My brother purchased this stock this week, and true to form, every time he purchases a stock, it plummets. If you feel it would be of use to your members, I would be pleased to share with everyone when Frank wishes to buy shares in a company -- in that way, we could all avoid some serious losses in our chosen companies. I am concerned enough about this stock market phenomenon, that I make a point of having a portfolio diverse enough from his. Share if you think it's important. : )
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on August 07, 2015
Q: If I may ask a follow up question seeking further clarification to my query from yesterday.
As I interpret your answer, now is the time as good as any to deploy new money; instead of holding on to the cash until the new year.
The second part of the question is where I request some clarification. The question is about the market. I am looking for your opinion on what would lead(define) the market going into 2016? Will it be the small mid caps in the growth portfolio or companies in the balanced portfolio? Is it going to be Wells Fargo or the Russell Index? Is it Magna or is it AirBoss and Intertain Group?
I have a mix of the Balanced Equity and Growth portfolio 70:30 and the new money will not change the mix by much. In your opinion what kind of stocks will impact the market higher over the next 6to9 months?
Regards
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on August 07, 2015
Q: Today's Before the Bell news release encourages investors to take advantage of stock rallies and take some profits off the table on stocks trading at high valuations. Besides Concordia Health Care, can you list a few more stocks that you think are trading at high valuations. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on August 07, 2015
Q: could I have your thoughts on the Martinrea results.
Would this stock now be considered a buy?
Would it be wise to try to buy it at the open ?

Thanks
Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 07, 2015
Q: I took a position in SLF thanks to your advice the other day and it is already up $900; many thanks. I also took a 1/2 position in WSP and it is also up surprisingly. Now I would like to have your take on WSP and TRI for future gains. - Ted
Read Answer Asked by Edward on August 07, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

I currently still own some oil/services stocks that I'd like to get rid of. They include WCP, ARX, SES, and BDI. A couple of parts to my question... Which of these would you continue to hold? I was thinking either only WCP or WCP and ARX. What stocks would you recommend to replace them with that will have more short-medium term potential. I already currently own TD, ATD.B, ESL, CCL.B, SJ, BOS, AVO, AYA, DRT, BAM.A, SYZ, MDA, CXI, KXS, XTC, GUD, DHX.B, OTC, and PHM. For simplicity assume my larger caps are 5-7% of my holdings and my small caps are <5%. And would you recommend making this switch now, or wait until there's a bit more of an upswing in the price of oil? They are held outside my TFSA so I can take a tax loss on them.

Thanks,

Jordan
Read Answer Asked by Jordan on August 07, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,
I am still contemplating selling WSP to capture the gain and move it to STN, but another thought was to put the monies in Home Capital Group (HCG). This would be a long term hold for 3-5 years as a good value play. HCG has had a great ROE for long time and think the company will find its way of this current doldrum. Any comments
Read Answer Asked by umedali on August 07, 2015
Q: Do you think drt and pur will be much better buys at today's prices after their recent drop,thanks again?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on August 07, 2015
Q: In modelling a portfolio, what would be your expected yield on a stock portfolio at today's price levels. Neutral weight with respect to higher and lower dividend payers.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on August 07, 2015
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