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Q: hi folks:
there was a 'report' that seth klarman's baupost group recently bought 21mm shares of bxe. I cannot confirm this action and only see orange as being the sole 'big acquirer' can you tell me where I could look for confirmation of this (assuming it is not an internet 'rumour')
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 11, 2015
Q: What do you make of Seth Klarman taking up an 11% interest in BXE...thanks as always for your insight...
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on February 11, 2015
Q: There are often questions about sectors. I stumbled onto this web page that gives a clear description of each sector along with reasons for considering each sector in the light of economic conditions. I believe the 11 sectors listed (a separate one for real estate) aligns with 5i's view of how sectors should be divided. I found it helpful and thought I'd pass it along: https://www.fidelity.com/sector-investing/compare-sectors
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on February 11, 2015
Q: What are your 3 top etfs that follow s&p 500 and top 3 that follow American banks
Read Answer Asked by jason on February 11, 2015
Q: Just a general question. I'm I wrong in thinking that this time of the year where allot of people are making last minute investments in RRSPs and TFSAs seems to give some extra momentum in the stock market? It just seems that even though we had a bit of a panic in the oil sector and an unexpected rate drop, there still seems to be allot of areas which are pushing above or hanging around yearly highs.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 11, 2015
Q: The following quote was made on the BNN evening Market Call:

"Guardian holds about 4.7-million shares of the Bank of Montreal and other investment securities which are worth a total of $16.75 per Guardian share (as of 30 Sept) vs. a $16.63 current share price (100 per cent of share value). If you strip out the value of its investment portfolio, the underlying business – which has been robust over the last few years – is a free option"

At face value this sounds like a hell of deal, which my past experience with stocks means it is to good to be true.

I see your last comments are about 9 months old so I would appreciate your thoughts on the above statement and if you view it as an attractive purchase in this current price range.

I just renewed my Membership and you have made it quick and painless. Please keep up the great work.

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 10, 2015
Q: You have not commented on this stock since Oct.28. It has continued to climb and is now over 5% of our portfolio. Would you recommend selling a portion now or riding it further?

Barb
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on February 10, 2015
Q: I have extra cash in my RIFF. I am in my mid 70s and will not be required to take this money out for 5 yr. Is this a good place to park about 30,000. Or do you have a better suggestion?
Read Answer Asked by wayne on February 10, 2015
Q: could you please comment on the chatter about the royalties/tax issues by Zambian gov't and if and how it may affect FM. thanks,
just joined 5i, because after watching BNN and managing my own portfolio for 15 years, know Peter is the smartest guy out there and admire his desire to help us plebes.
Read Answer Asked by Diane on February 10, 2015
Q: I Currently hold the following energy stocks in my margin account. TD investments basically suggest to reduce energy this spring after seasonal strength. Would you remove any positions. Also looking at SCL for a long term hold. A new subscriber and already in love. My first question. Thank You. Chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on February 10, 2015
Q: Hi 5I: When I read about a company missing its earnings or some other estimate by a small amount, with the result that the stock sells off, I get frustrated. I guess that's the problem with being a statistician. Two thoughts come to mind: (1) Why are analysts assumed to have such market-moving prescience, when in fact they do not all agree, i.e., they generally give different numerical estimates? And (2) given that they don't all agree, why is divergence from the mean of these estimates (arithmetic average) given such prominence? At the very least, the statistical error of the mean should also be provided so that the statistical accuracy of the mean can be assessed. Such an assessment would most likely result in many small "beats" or "misses" being classed as uninformative which should mean fewer false market moves. As it is, many of the quarterly market reactions just contribute to general market noise. There is enough of that already without unnecessarily adding to it.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on February 10, 2015
Q: Hello I am interested in one of these etf's for a long term hold. I know they are essentially the same but I would like to know if one is better than the other. It would be going into a TFSA.
Read Answer Asked by Eric on February 10, 2015
Q: Hi, I'm looking for European exposure via a Canadian ETF that trades on the TSX in Canadian dollars. I know that you recommend FEZ but can you recommend a Canadian-based equivalent to FEZ as I understand FEZ is on the NYSE and is in US dollars.

Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 10, 2015
Q: Peter, I would be very interested to get your opinion regarding the recent news that AAR.UN has closed a deal to develop a 60-acre parcel of land in Vaughan, Ont. The $128-million project in partnership with Scannell Properties includes a plan to establish a state-of-the-art distribution and sorting facility to serve the Greater Toronto Area. The tenant, FedEx, has entered into a 15-year lease.
Good news or ???
Thanks to you and your team for your valuable "service". We don't make an investment move before checking the 5i Members Questions.
Read Answer Asked by Linda on February 10, 2015
Q: I am looking for some beaten down oil co for my US portfolio and I understand the sector may be volatile for a while but I am looking for some growth and excitement. I am open to any other sector if you think this may not be the right one. I do hold FEZ,IWO,QQQ,VIG,BRK.B and SLW.
Regarding SLW with US thinking of raising intereset rates wouldn't that be a headwind for gold and silver and with the US $ getting stronger are these ETF's ok to hold for the next 2-3years? Your opinion please.
Read Answer Asked by Irshad on February 10, 2015
Q: Is VNR a Stock that I should be holding my portfolio. Eddie.
Read Answer Asked by Eddie on February 10, 2015
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