Investment Q&A

Q: I am considering buying a semiconductor etf, either psi or xsd. Which would you chose and why?
thanks
judy

Q: Greetings 5i,

I would like to ask your advice about my consumer non-cyclical holdings. I currently hold L at a little more than a half position. I am making an effort to increase my exposure to American stocks, and am considering adding a comparable position in PG. Given that L owns Shoppers Drug Mart, do you feel as if the addition of PG would create an unnecessary overlap? If so, is there another US non-cyclical option you might recommend??

I am 36 years old, conservative, and prefer-long term holds.

Thank you.

Q: Hi,
What do you think are currently the best ETFs to get exposure to Europe?
Also what is your outlook on Europe?
Thanks

Q: Could I please have your opinion of AGI. Would you consider it a buy now. If not, what would you prefer in the sector.

Q: Would you own, for example, half positions of each of these companies or just pick one over the other? Thank you.

Q: I own AFN.DB.A and CGX.DB.A convertible debentures, both of which reach a "hard call" date on Dec 31, 2017. How likely are they to be called? If called, are they likely to be redeemed with cash or with common shares?

Q: Hi Guys, Sometimes, I am just stunned by the innovative time we live in and the rapid pace of unique and new technologies.....SolarWindow would be the perfect example of this.

SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the development of transparent electricity-generating coatings for glass and flexible plastic. The Company is developing two sustainable electricity generating systems: SolarWindow and MotionPower. The Company's SolarWindow technology provides the ability to harvest light energy from the sun and artificial sources and generate electricity from a transparent, coating of organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar cells applied to glass and plastics. The Company's MotionPower technology harvests kinetic or motion energy from vehicles when they slow down before coming to a stop and converts this captured energy into electricity.

AMAZING.........they harvest energy from a coating on windows from sun and/or from motion. They can reduce the power needed for a 50 story building by 40%.

The stock trades on the NY/OTC and closed today at $5.09 up 8%. Do we have anybody in this space in Canada? The stock seems to be spiking right now but if it cools down a bit any thoughts on the stock for investment?
Thanks Team. Chris

Q: What is your opinion of the African company run by Fairfax.Has it a chance to run like the India company FIH.un. Bob Thank you

Q: Regarding enhanced dividend drip as Enbridge has what other companies in your three portfolios qualify for an enhanced dividend drip....thanks...Gene

Q: This was a wonderful choice of yours,which gold stocks do you recommend now?.

Q: covalon received a nice order today from the middle east, i know you like this stock, insiders own a ton, could you comment. dave

Q: VSN and PPL deal - in the Q&A you mentioned the stock swap would be tax free where is this information listed. Thanks

Q: please rate these companies and are they all investible today?

Q: With Questrade account I can buy and hold many but not all mutual companies class F funds. Two exception that I know of is Edgepoint and Fidelity. Do you know of any other discount broker that will allow me to buy class F funds and perhaps include these mentioned companies?

Thanks.

Q: TECK.B has taken a big drop today, do you have any idea why?

Q: I want to buy BMO in my RRSP account on its current dip.
is there any disadvantage of buying it on NYSE as CAD$ is fairly strong as well.

Q: i am curious about zinc, does the cdn dollar have any effect on trevali.zinc is down 5 cents today, any reason, this after being up 5 cents last week.
dave

Q: Dump or double?
Thanks
CDJ

Q: Would you give me analysis and thoughts on their recent acquisition and whether you believe this is a good deal or not. Also is the dividend safe and where do you see the stock price over the 3-6 month term.
Thanks Gary

Q: Could you comment on CanWel's purchase of 100% of the Honsador Building Products group of companies1 ("Honsador") for US$80.0 million (approximately C$100 million) in cash. I am unsure of their debt levels and the value(?) of this purchase. Thank You