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Q: Hi Peter:
I bought some HCG at around 53 while the hedge fund managers were shorting this stock
It has recovered nicely and today, it went up again nicely

Where do one find the volume of short positions on this stock?
I made a nice profit, I am tempted to exit or the momentum of HCG is real? pays a small dividend too! Thanks for recommending this stock!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 08, 2013
Q: re Saad question
My wife entered the market for the first time in march 2009 with a full service broker.
A performance review lately showed a profit of 16%, not per year, for the entire period. The broker was VERY proud of the performance...
I have been looking for a broker for the better part of the past 15 years for my own portfolio, fired one and WAS fired by another one, gave up and manage everything myself. Peter entry in the retail investor world void of real/unbised information has been a breath of fresh air and provide a much needed support. But I think I still have to do my homework.
Read Answer Asked by claude on August 08, 2013
Q: Peter and Team,

Here is a question about bonds. Let's say you buy bonds of a major Canadian, credit-worthy company that mature in 2015. Let's also say that interest rates keep backing up (thinking of US 10 year) way past everyone's expectations during that time.

Is it correct to assume that, while the value of the bond you are holding goes down in the market, you get all of your money back at the maturity date in 2015? Therefore, if you hold to maturity and the company is still around, the back up in interest rates does not hurt your capital invested?

Thanks... let me know if that didn't make sense.
Read Answer Asked by Marc on August 08, 2013
Q: hi folks,hold Smart Technology sma/t (rarely traded/followed),maker of "smart" board,just reported great Q results and back to profitability,can please get your opinion on results and company,stock up 20% today,thanks for great service,jb
Read Answer Asked by John on August 08, 2013
Q: I like reading the members questions section but, find it annoying that the questions keep changing order. This makes it difficult to see the new questions through out the day. Can you rectify this problem Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Max on August 08, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,
Can you please comments on Points International (PTS) quarterly results? Thanks for your answer.
Patrick
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on August 08, 2013
Q: Hi Peter:
In my on-RRSP portfolio, I have some money in XRE and some
Reits and the Canadian banks, BCE, and the pipelines

I still have some cash to be invested and I am looking for
a steady source of income (age around 60); for this purpose
someone give me a suggestion:
1) CPD a prefer ETF
2) XDV (it generates dividends)
3) a floating rate prefer ETF (I could not find the symbol)
4) BMO covered call utilities
5) BMO covered call banks ZWB

How would you compare to the above when I put the 5 investmensts in the
ETF XTR ? (it has bonds in it)

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 08, 2013
Q: What is your view of Wi-LAN's WIN Quarterly results Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Paul C. on August 08, 2013
Q: Hello 5i Team,
What are your comments on the announcement that the US Government has launched a law suit against BAC. I'm in this one for a long term hold so not too concerned about volatility as I think the price will increase in the future.

Also I should ask if you think BAC is a good long term play in the US financials or o you think others will fair better? Perhaps a US financial ETF with a small grouping?

Thanks again for all your comments, replies and work.
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 08, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, can you please comment on your valuations on Cargojet (CJT). Little coverage on it still which is great. I bought it when JTF was with Sprott. I still like the company b/c of its dividends and special dividends. I view it as a great company long term b/c well its cargo of goods and services rather than an "airline" stock. I'm just wondering about the continued growth, debt levels, possible overvaluations, competitive advantage etc. Thank-you for your views.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 07, 2013
Q: Hello. In current market conditions, From A or B rated stocks, which would you suggest to start with for new money. One is for Resp and has over 7 years till withdrawal. Other portfolio is non registered with 1-2 yr horizon. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by RUPINDER on August 07, 2013
Q: Dear 5i
What are your thoughts on CSTE ? Is it a solid enough company to invest in .
Looks like HLF had a good 2nd quarter . Is it a good time to buy into this one as well ?
Thanks Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on August 07, 2013
Q: Is there any life in DGI, Data Group. It has a good dividend but has fallen a lot in the last two years. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Charlie on August 07, 2013
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