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Q: Yesterday, is was reported that Artis is "looking to sell retail and industrial assets in Alberta worth about C$300 million ($227 million) to diversify away from the oil-producing province"

This was not a corporate release. As an investor would have prefered to hear they had sold, rather than they are trying to get out of Alberta. In fact, I hate the idea that they are trying to unload Alberta assets now -- sounds like 'buy high sell low'.

Do you believe that they are is such a precarious state that they must unload these assets now? Would you be a buyer or seller of AX.UN now?

Read Answer Asked by Douglas on September 29, 2016
Q: Hi 5i team,

I have Nxpi semiconductor stock in both registered and non-registered accounts both with positive gains. With the news of a take over what would be the best approach going forward. How do I know when to sell, do I wait for a formal offer as the news appears that they are only in talks with qcom at this point in time. I am thinking of putting the non registered US dollars into Oclaro Oclr-q.

Thank you
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on September 29, 2016
Q: Can you help me understand what will happen to my 500 shares of EFN, bought @ $13.91, when they split into two companies on Oct 4th. What will I end up owning?? 250 shares of each company or what?? Will I lose any value and how will they value the worth of each of the two separated companies? This is all new stuff to me. I look forward to your explanation

Thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Bob on September 29, 2016
Q: A cursory review of the key statistics for the company suggests that it may be a suitable investment for income and diversification. A comparison with other telecoms indicates that the current price, P/E, total debt, return on assets and equity may be slightly better. Knowing that the company is outside your area of expertise what do your other sources indicate and would you consider BT over the alternatives?
Thank you for considering my question.
Read Answer Asked by Gail on September 29, 2016
Q: My friends who invest in the housing I.e rental apartments/townhouses seem to be making outsize returns...I personally feel this is because their purchases are highly leveraged. They require only a 20 to 25% down payment to buy a rental property. I personally think it is much safer and easier using a diversified groups of stocks.. especially with the great advise from 5i.but to make outsized returns one needs to borrow money..Banks give preferential rates for home purchases.whereas equity purchases are treated as riskier investments.What are your thoughts on this? I would also like it if your members weigh in on this subject.
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on September 29, 2016
Q: Hi Team

Which of the 2 etfs, zdv or cdz would you recommend for income ,dividend growth and some capital gains. ZDV seems to have a lower MER and higher yield. Thank-you in advance. Sam
Read Answer Asked by sam on September 29, 2016
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