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Q: Peter and team,

Love your latest post on the Mutual Fund industry. So the big question is when will company defined contribution plans, like the ones managed by Standard Life etc. be forced to offer a wider range of investment products (including ETSs) that allow the employee to reduce the fees associated with their plans. In many, you just have a choice of a basket of MFs all with high MERS. This has been going on for years and employees have little or no choice if they want to participate and contribute to these plans and get the employer match. Sounds like some activism is needed!
Read Answer Asked by kelly on October 08, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,
I purchased some resource/energy names a few years ago (POT/NML/PXX/RNX) they are all down across the board. At this juncture would you suggest I hold these names and wait for a turn or sell at a loss and move into the model portfolio that you put together? Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on October 08, 2013
Q: I have been looking at Sunopta (soy)and the last time you talk about it was in December of last year. Do you have a different view today?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 08, 2013
Q: Hi Peter. I am seeking some advice relating to the energy portion of my portfolio. Ideally, I would like about 10% of my portfolio in two energy stocks. Currently, I have Chevron (CVX) in a taxable account (4.0% of the portfolio) and in registered accounts I hold eca, cve, and cpg at 1.4%, 1.6%, and 3.8% of the portfolio, respectively. I have unrealized capital gains on my chevron holdings. I am interested in your views on what two energy stocks I should own for a 3-5 year period. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by John on October 08, 2013
Q: I'm looking RSI as a dividend stock. One hesitation is the equity situation that has been declining. is this a significant concern? On the positive side, the technicals indicate it may be a good time to buy. Thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Graham on October 08, 2013
Q: ACD accord financial, roe of 14, good dividend growth, reasonable p/b of 1.4 seems like a great value stock. Your thoughts? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Rob on October 08, 2013
Q: You haven't commented on Manitoba Telecom since May. After the markets closed, the Federal Government announced the outright rejection of MBT's sale of Allstream. When this deal was first announced, MBT's stock jumped considerably. It has since given up these gains. Tomorrow morning the stock will probably plummet. Any idea of a floor?.... ie: what is the fair value for this telecom? Should investors abandon telecom stocks until the Fed gets its act together and stops its indiscriminate meddling with the rules? Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul W on October 07, 2013
Q: Can i get your opinion on ZDJ. Would like to buy a DOW index if there is a major dip but not sure ZDJ is liquid enough. Maybe there is an alternate ETF. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on October 07, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Another question about EIF. I'm presently enrolled in their DRIP which gives a 'nice' 5% discount. However, the rapid decline in share price, and today's press release is giving me cause for concern. Wondering if I should immediately cancel the DRIP, and continue to monitor EIF with the idea of pulling out completely. Some dividend aristocrat:(
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on October 07, 2013
Q: 5i Team,

In a previous question, you advised that good portfolio diversification should include 65% Cdn equities, 25% US equities, and 10% global equities. Right now I am severally underweight in global equities, with a 3.5% holding in Emerging Markets PIE-N, and that’s it. I’m looking at topping up to your recommended 10% level with other ETFs, but don’t know what to buy? I’m relatively young and willing to move up the risk curve to get higher returns, what would you suggest? I’m thinking one ETF that tracks Mexico @ 3.5% weighting, and one for Japan @ 3.5% weighting, perhaps? Or should I be looking at Europe? Or just go at a full 10% with PIE-N or some other Global ETF??? Oh the choices….
Read Answer Asked by Ray on October 07, 2013
Q: Could you comment on the info released by Exchange Income fund, EIF?
Read Answer Asked by jacques on October 07, 2013
Q: EIF? Good Morning Folks. I own 1000 shares for RRIF DISTRIBUTION. And not sure what to make of the press announcement. Does it ring true to you? Never know when we are being sold a bil of goods. Are you comfortable with management? Should I move on (never just one cockroach) or average down for the yield? Help!

Robert Turnbull
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 07, 2013
Q: T:BGI.UN - BROOKFIELD GLBL INFRAS SEC INC FD
Your thoughts please. I have no exposure to the sector and global aspect. Would you buy the above as a relatively safe bet with infrastructure on the agenda in many places ? .
thanks
yossi
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on October 07, 2013
Q: Are the results that you sjow on the summary list one year returns or since March 2013?
GUY
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on October 07, 2013
Q: 5i - RE: LIQ

Does the accumulated deficit of $47.49 mil on the balance sheet bother you when analyzing this company?

Thanks for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on October 06, 2013
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