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Q: Hi, thanks for your recent response. Although, it wasn't quite what I was looking for. Perhaps I should have been more clear. I understand my APPL weight is a little high, but I was really looking for a view of selling COO to buy DIS. Where do you see more upside potential in the next year or 2? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on January 07, 2016
Q: Would you buy Apple at their new below $100 price?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 07, 2016
Q: In your answer to John, yesterday, on how to play the bear market (if it is one) you stated: "One other option is to own VXX, an ETN (different than an ETF) that is based against the VIX Volatility Index. "

What is an ETN, and how is it different from an ETF? How would this benefit the current situation? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on January 07, 2016
Q: What do you think about Kevin O'Learys ETF,s
OUSA .. which I believe in hedged against currency and is supposed to be a high dividend ETF with low volatility.
Wonder if you think it's a good and stable investment and also, as its dividend paying ETF, if it's good for Canadians ... given withholding tax and our devalued dollar?


Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on January 07, 2016
Q: Do you follow this company? I am more than a little perplexed at the reaction to the most recent earnings. Any thoughts? Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by Alex on January 06, 2016
Q: Could I please have your comments on ATVI.us. Could you give me their cash position, insider ownership and outlook going forward. Is it a buy at current price. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on January 06, 2016
Q: Hi, do you still like the potential of UTX.US after the announcement today on taking a $900M charge. Some analysts seem to think this will reduce growth for the next couple of years and it was downgraded by one today.
Read Answer Asked by Kel on January 06, 2016
Q: I have a large investment in Apple.Assuming the lower sales estimates for Apple products to be true, would you recommend paring the amount when the stock price is plummeting?
Read Answer Asked by hal on January 06, 2016
Q: 2 questions:

I have done very well with ABBV, but wonder how much of an impact is likely when Humira comes off patent in 2016. Have you heard of any company plans that would offset the loss? Do you have a hold or sell suggestion?

How much and what kind of a difference is VEF’s transition from the FTSE Developed ex North America Hedged CAD Index to the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Hedged to CAD Index? How is it likely to affect my returns?
Read Answer Asked by Blanche on January 06, 2016
Q: Hello Team! I purchased this insurance company in anticipation of rising rates in the US. It was doing very nicely until it fell prey to a short seller attack. It is now down 10% from my original purchase price. Do you have any insights into this company. Thank you, Jen
Read Answer Asked by Jen on January 06, 2016
Q: Disney appears to be trending down. May I please have your longer term (2 - 5 year) opinion of Disney.
With appreciation!!
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on January 06, 2016
Q: Peter, can you provide the name of some US securities which can be used to set up a US income portfolio with call options (as per your article in the Canadian money saver)
Read Answer Asked by Vineet on January 06, 2016
Q: How do you feel about adding priceline as a long term hold today in a diverse US portfolio?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by jessie on January 06, 2016
Q: IOWN THIS IN A RRSP AND WAS THINKING OF SELLING AND MOVING THE MONEY TO THE OTHER ETF ZUB WHICH IS HEDGED OR DOES THE US DOLLAR STILL KEEP GOING UP. ANOTHER POSSABILITY WOULD BE TRICON (TCN). THANKS
Read Answer Asked by John on January 05, 2016
Q: Thoughts on currency hedging these days?

http://canadiancouchpotato.com/2015/02/04/stepping-back-from-the-hedge/

"McCreath sees the supply of oil as being the key determinant as to whether the Canadian loonie hits US$0.65, taking stocks down with it, or a perceived recovery of oil prices into 2017 enables Canada to outperform." Your thoughts and to What CDN companies do you like most that are US currency friendly? I will find it even harder to invest in good US stocks for 2016 (i.e. Disney, Costco, Monster Bev etc) since we'll lose out on the currency rate this year.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 05, 2016
Q: Happy new year 5i Team. I see that you have answered question on chipotle back in November 2013. What is your outlook of the company at this current situation? Is the price reduction due to the current E-coli outbreak overdone? Can you also share your views on the company financials like debit, eps growth, share count and P/E and its comparison with its peers?What is your opinion on the management team? Do you consider this stock as Buy at this levels for a medium risk investor with a 2+year hold? Thank you for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Vinod on January 05, 2016
Q: As always, I would value any comments on AL. Tx. Austin
Read Answer Asked by Austin on January 05, 2016
Q: Happy New Year to all. Could have your opinion of the merger of agn and pfe. and a 1 year outlook for agn.
Read Answer Asked by kenneth on January 04, 2016
Q: Between gbdc.us and fig.us which company has better potential for growth?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alberto on January 04, 2016
Q: Happy new year.
What are your thoughts on this company. Is it a viable investment for the long term?
Read Answer Asked by Alberto on January 04, 2016
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