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Q: Hello 5i: Can you provide me with two Canadian ETFs equivalent to VIG and IWO.
I believe the foreign exchange rate + 15% withholding tax (clipped at source) + CAD dollar uptrend (It could happen), are sufficient reasons not to go US-bound
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on September 15, 2016
Q: Hi 5i,
What would you do with First Solar given the factors behind its recent plummeting? Is it an outright sell? I can afford to take a 3-5 year view with it, if it makes sense to do so. I am down substantially on the position but it is in a registered account so there is no tax loss angle to it. Nominally I think of the holding as part of a relatively small speculative pool within my portfolio so there are no real sector balancing consequences one way or another. Grateful for any thoughts. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Lance on September 15, 2016
Q: Good morning Team
What do you think of Birkshire Hathaway? It is about $148.97 as of end of day Monday.I do need some Financial and I have some U.S.$ to deploy. I cannot find much on 5i site. Sorry for yet another US question
Thanks for your guidance on this
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on September 14, 2016
Q: I have a question about 552
Hi Peter,
Can shareholders of the cheaper B stock attend the annual general meeting and if yes do you need to own a minimum number of shares. Given the pullback today would it makes sense to buy? Thanks as always.
Looking forward to seeing you and the team at the money show this week in Toronto.
Maggie
Read Answer Asked by Maggie on September 14, 2016
Q: On 12.July 2016 I sold from my US margin acc. CBM (US) with $2,190 profit (capital gain).
Later on 5th. of August I bought CBM again an sold it on 22.Aug. with $929 loss.
My question is:can I claim in my 2016 tax return this loss of $929 against profit of $2,190 from previously sold on 12.July CBM.

Thanks Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrzej on September 12, 2016
Q: Your current opinion on these 2 companies in the US for a buy and hold investor? They have a good track record on dividends, the payout ratio's are not out of control and obviously a proven long term track record. On the more aggressive side, what is your opinion of HCP ?
Read Answer Asked by Tim on September 12, 2016
Q: Like most avid investors, I look forward to reading Mr. Buffett's annual shareholder letter he writes as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. While I admire the man and his philosophies, I've been pensive about being a shareholder. For someone with a 10+ year timeframe, is Berkshire Hathaway a good investment or is it risky now that Mr. Buffett is likely to be replaced by his successor?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on September 12, 2016
Q: Calavo Growers - bit of an obscure name but as a U.S. fresh foods provider (mainly avocados) with a good growth rate for sales, earnings and dividends, a good balance sheet and insiders owning over 10% I was wondering whether you'd have an opinion on this one. Thanks for your help!

Thanks for your service.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on September 07, 2016
Q: Can you tell me the current P/E and the historical sector PE of each one?

DIS
CRM
WBA
GOOG
RTN
KMB
HSY

Thank you, Shane
Read Answer Asked by SHANE on September 06, 2016
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