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Q: VIX NYSE: all time low. Not sure I understand though even after reading the explanation other than measures volatility based on futures contracts? Is this something worth buying for a trade at these levels or best left alone-small portion USD portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by James on March 03, 2014
Q: Hi Guys,

looking for info on Greenhill & Co - GHL NYSE - symbol comes up blank.

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Gord on March 03, 2014
Q: I have a large part of the model portfolio but am still missing CSS, ENB, FSV, G, IPL, SYZ , TOU, VRX, WPK. I can add 2 more at this time , what would you recommend?

Read Answer Asked by John on March 03, 2014
Q: First, I would like to thank you for this incredible service, i.e. the opportunity to ask an investment question.

BPY is acquiring BPO. Which would be more prudent, accept the offer by BPY to exchange my BPO shares for an equivalent BPY or sell my BPO shares at 20.34/ share, which is higher than my purchase price. What are the future prospects for BPY and REITS in general. After the sell-off in May (QE taper scare!), many REITS are moving up but they are still a long way from their highs.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Rosario on March 03, 2014
Q: I own shares of BPO which are being taken over by BPY. I have now received a "Voluntary - Purchase Offer". I wish to take your advice from 20 Sept 2013 which was to "take the maximum cash and stock option". However, I am not sure if I should choose "Option 6: Tender - Limited Partnership Units", or "Option 8: Tender - Exchange Limited Partnership Units - Residents of Canada". I do not understand the use by Option 8 of the designation "Exchange". Both are for Canadian currency accounts only. I reside in Canada. Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on March 03, 2014
Q: re: svc - your comments following the financing and whether this is a timely entry point or suggest another low priced tech. - thanks
Read Answer Asked by don on March 03, 2014
Q: Hi Team,

RBC recently launched a product Market Smart GIC which has a guaranteed return, principal protection as well returns of max 25% per year if held for 5 years depending on the market performance. Is it a good place to park cash for emergencies.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on March 03, 2014
Q: Good afternoon, please provide an update on Clearwater (CLR) given their latest quarterly results out this week.
Thanks, Tim.
Read Answer Asked by tim on March 03, 2014
Q: Could you please give me your opinion on the sprott physical silver fund (PHS.U) and gold fund (PHY.U). Would you recommend buying as an alternative to holding the actual metals?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Adam on March 03, 2014
Q: Hi 5i

With what is happening in Crimea, what are your thoughts on gold and further Goldcorp?

Bob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 02, 2014
Q: Hi, question on reporting taxable gains. Several years ago I put some money into a trading account. I have not added or taken any out. I made several trades/gains last year but I am still down overall about 40% due to Lightstream holdings. Do I have to pay tax now on those trades ? I have of course being paying tax on the dividennds.
Read Answer Asked by Rick on March 02, 2014
Q: Hello,


On Feb 27 a reader sent this comment. Can you provide more information as to where I can find this "guest fund websites".

Thanks


Not a question but a comment to my fellow members. I have noted a number of member remarks as to a shorting suggestion on a recent BNN telecast. I frequently watch these telecasts as well for different views. I would suggest that members go to the guest's fund web sites for performance of their particular fund as a reference point. I find myself that some guests have better advice than others. I do not find that particular recent guest to be in the more reliable camp. - See more at: https://www.5iresearch.ca/questions?page=5#sthash.OHPM5HZX.dpuf
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 02, 2014
Q: Dear Peter and team -
Request you to please recommend a model portfolio (ETF or Mutual Fund) for a 2021 RESP account. Thanks a lot.
Read Answer Asked by Lokesh on March 02, 2014
Q: Peter is riding across Canada this September in support of Childhood Cancer, All of us have made a lot of money from this wonderful website; let's donate to Peter's journey. In addition, Peter is matching our donation. Let's see how much we can raise for cancer. Go Peter!
Read Answer Asked by stephen on March 02, 2014
Q: Hello!

About half a year ago, a question was asked for your top ‘pound the table buys’ at the time, you suggested Home Capital, Tourmaline, Contrans Group and Enghouse. I purchased all, and they have all done incredibly well in the past 6 months, thank you! I am looking to deploy new capital for RRSP contributions into a relatively balanced portfolio filled with 5i companies, is there anything out there that you would classify as a screaming / “pound the table” buy right now based on current valuations for an average to above average risk investor with a multi year time horizon?

Also, I’m slightly underweight in retail exposure, do you have a top pick or 2 in this sector?
Read Answer Asked by Fay on March 01, 2014
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