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Q: I originally posted this in the markets forum but did not get any response. Perhaps it was inappropriate for that forum? Anyway I thought I would pose it as an official question.
I am trying to set up a little environmentally friendly “GREEN” investment portfolio. I would like to have ten Canadian (or traded on the Canadian markets) publicly traded stocks, I would like to avoid the power generators wind, solar and hydro and focus more on cleaning up the environment.
For example something like water purification or a bicycle manufacture would qualify.
I am having trouble identifying qualified companies. Either they are not available or my research methods are not effective.
So far I have identified the following four companies. And even then two are closely linked to oil production and are pretty shaky right now.
1. Questor (QST)
2. Newalta (NAL)
3. Lumenpulse(LMP)
4. Vitreous Glass (VCI)
I wonder if you can suggest additional companies or might have some tips to improve my research.

Read Answer Asked by David on December 30, 2015
Q: According to Globe Investor the C$ hedged ZUB outperformed the unhedged ZBK over the last 5 days. Over 30 days and YTD ZBK has out performed by a wide margin. I was surprised after reading some analysts are predicting a 68 cent C$. For initiating a new position with new money today would you go with ZBK or ZUB. The last 30 days ZBK is up 2.44% while ZUB is down 1.23%. Thank you and I would like to wish you a Happy New Year.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on December 30, 2015
Q: I know what something is worth is what someone is prepared to pay for it. However, Morguard seems to be a very good company, well run etc. Yet it trades well below asset value. I have seen previous answer but wonder what would be a catalyst to propel the share price higher. I am a long term holder but the stock has been in idle for quite some time. Thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on December 30, 2015
Q: Hello, I have mailings regarding tendering my shares of COS. I don't understand the risks or even how to tender. If its tendered do I get the approx $8.00 the stocks at now or the $10.approx that was offered? How do I tender? Do you have any thoughts on the right course of action?

Thank you, Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on December 30, 2015
Q: My wife turns 71 on 31st December and this year, we converted her small RRSP to a RRIF with only three investments, namely Patient Home Monitoring PHP, Apple AAPL.US and National Grid NGG.
PHM is down 53% and pays no dividend; AAPL is down 16% and is currently paying 1.9% (though less for our investment), and NGG.US is up 46% and currently pays a 4.68% dividend with payments semi annually.

The dividend payments are not high enough to support the minimum withdrawals, so I am looking for the answer.

I have been considering culling PHM for a while in order to create cash, but am always teased by the fact that it seems to be on the cusp of re-discovery, as it is now.

AAPL.US has also been a big disappointment and the dividend is small and the price has remained within the same depressed range for a while.

NGG.US, although it hasn't lost money for me, at least is providing a reasonable dividend.

Any suggestions?
Read Answer Asked by John on December 30, 2015
Q: Hello 5i!
Down 67% on HMY, should I hold or trade for better stock in the same sector?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Etienne on December 30, 2015
Q: May I please have your opinion on Ford (F.US). For long term hold. Looking for both growth and income.
Read Answer Asked by Deborah on December 30, 2015
Q: Could you recommend a conservative US Equity or US ETF that pays a monthly dividend.

Thank You
Craig
Read Answer Asked by Craig on December 30, 2015
Q: Hello 5i!
Down 37% on PEY, and have a small position on this one, do you still consider Peyto one of the better companies within the oil and gas? Would you recommend to add some at the current level not considering asset allocation? I am a long term investor, well diversified portfolio (have quite a few of 5i suggested small cap O&G) and can handle risk.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Etienne on December 30, 2015
Q: Peter and Team,

How does an ETF like RQE work in terms of the expiry. For example, I believe RQE has a maturity or expiry of November 2017. Does this mean that, on that day, the fund "disappears" and you get the NAV returned to your account and you will have collected interest along the way?

I am trying to find this info in the RBC materials but I don't know if I am having a dumb day or what but I can't seem to pull up the prospectus for this series of funds (RQD, RQE, etc.)

Some insight on this and your thoughts on changing a position in HFR into half RQD and RQE would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Marc on December 30, 2015
Q: Seems to be a lot of activity lately regarding this company eg,
The Corporation has also been informed by Promigas S.A. E.S.P. that due to operational delays in the expansion of the transportation capacity of the gas pipeline between Jobo and Cartagena, the new pipeline will begin operations with an additional capacity of 19 MMscfpd by December 30, 2015, total additional capacity of 50 MMscfpd by January 30, 2016, and total additional capacity of 65 MMscfpd by mid-February 2016. The Corporation’s current and continuing production of approximately 25 MMscfpd will not be affected by the delays related to the pipeline expansion, as this gas is sold via a separate pipeline. The Jobo gas processing plant expansion and Clarinete field tie-in remain on schedule to be completed prior to the end of November, and the Oboe-1 well is currently scheduled to spud mid-November following the completion of rig maintenance.
Could this be a good time to take a position
Read Answer Asked by Dave on December 30, 2015
Q: Hi, I bought sylogist in early fall and am up twenty percent. With the recent management buys and news on this pilot they are running things look really good at the company. Do you agree? What is your outlook on the stock for 2016?

I have a 2 percent weighting and was thinking of increasing it to 4 percent now that the stock is doing well. Is this an approach you would agree with or should I just stick with the 2% I currently own?

Best,

Carla
Read Answer Asked by Carla on December 30, 2015
Q: Thanks for a great year of service - with your great stock picks and advice I am well ahead of the markets with lots of winners.
As allowed I will add $5500 to my TFSA January 1st. I am thinking of adding to positions I already hold in my TFSA - either adding to MSI or CSW.a which would still keep them well below 3% of overall portfolio. I find both stocks a bit confusing as both are steady eady dividend companies but both are down over the last few months - Corby's considerably for the year for some reason - down despite another special dividend. I believe both companies have very safe dividends but wondering which would you add to given some sort of catalyst that might take their stock price higher. I realize this is a tough call given in very different (but stable) types of markets.

Much thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on December 30, 2015
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