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Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on Ligand Pharmaceuticals, LGND.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on May 20, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on OptimizeRx, OPRX based on their recent quarter and other activities. I know you didnt like it in February 2014 when i initially asked about it. But their recent Q1 2014 release seems positive. http://seekingalpha.com/pr/9951653-optimizerx-corporation-q1-2014-operating-results
Read Answer Asked by Graham on May 20, 2014
Q: CBOE on the nasdaq. To me CBOE has a high P/E, however ROE is very high as well. Is this company expensive. Do they have good growth prospects and do you see any looming risks out their for the company, that one should know about.
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on May 19, 2014
Q: What is your opinion of Novartis AG (NVS on NYSE) ?
Read Answer Asked by Jean on May 16, 2014
Q: I hold a position in General Motors (GMM.U) that trades on the TSX in US funds. Several questions:
- is it possible for a company to trade in US funds on the TSX?
- would the dividends declared by GMM.U be deemed "eligible" dividends for Canadian tax purposes?
- What are your thoughts on GMM.U? Definitely tumultuous times given the recalls etc..

Thanks!

Read Answer Asked by Chad on May 16, 2014
Q: There has been discussion of the concept of using BRK.B as a low-cost alternative to a US-equity mutual fund. Continuing that theme, are there other companies that take direct ownership in multiple businesses and then issue shares/units for purchase by the public? Can you list some please. Do you recommend any?

Cheers,
JohnWest

Read Answer Asked by John on May 15, 2014
Q: Hello 5i,
Can I please have your opinion on Windstream Holdings (WIN), as I may add to an existing position?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mark on May 15, 2014
Q: 5i Team, I owned Paladin, held my shares, and now own ENDO INTERNATIONAL PLC. Two part question: 1. There seems to be two symbols: ENL.TO and ENDP. I understand that one trades on TSX and one trades in US, but I can't resolve the difference in price and volume. Right now the TSX listing trades at roughly $78 and the US listed roughly $70. Shouldn't TSK be lower, not higher. Also, very dramatic volume differences. I took no action with Paladin shares, so would I now by default own the TSX listed shares? 2. Is the long term outlook for ENDO good enough for me to continue holding them. I have no other health care stocks. I am tempted to sell, but only because I feel a bit lost at sea, now that you no longer cover the new company. If the outlook is decent, I will probably continue to hold.
Thanks
Ditto to all the wonderful comments you get on your service.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 15, 2014
Q: I just turned 65. I have the following US stocks in my RRSP.
PG,JNJ,UTX,HIG,PVH,HON,GE,DXJ,T,YUM,IBM,USB,NOV,F,KEY,MS,NKE,AXP,ETN,VZ,GS,PFE,JPM,SBUX,COH. The total value of these stocks is $64000. Which one's would you recommend I keep and which one' should I get rid of. I do not plan to take the money out till I turn 71.

Thanks for help.
Read Answer Asked by John on May 15, 2014
Q: what's your outlook for molycorp? is the rare earth market going to improve for their products? this company seems to have poor management and i hope they can right this ship. thanks.
Read Answer Asked by ryan on May 14, 2014
Q: I have about $50,000.00 US which I am looking to use to purchase 3-4 US stocks in a non-registered (taxable)account. I am happy to hold long term. Am thinking of purchasing either Disney or Time Warner and one or two others. Can you recommend a couple of additional US larger caps? We do have AIG/Halliburton/GE in our rrsp. Thanks for the terrific service. Bill Y.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on May 14, 2014
Q: Could you please comment on Apollo Global Management (APO)?
It keeps going down on high volumes. Should I sell it.

Thanks,
Milan
Read Answer Asked by Milan on May 13, 2014
Q: Could I please have your opinion on IWO ETF? Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Joe on May 12, 2014
Q: Hi Peter:
there were some M & A frenzy in the health stocks in the US
are there any EFTs that one can buy to participate in this trend ?
My 2nd question is that when M & A activities are increasing, it pushes the P/E ratio of the sector very high, would one see it as the beginning of the end of the bull market?
would one also anticipate some M & A in the Canadian energy sector?
I look forward to your comments, it would be educational to alot of investors like me, I learned alot from being a member for over a year,
Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 12, 2014
Q: Could you comment on whether or not the Heritage shares spun off by Counsel are worth keeping. Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on May 11, 2014
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