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Q: I'm 37 years old and I have very little exposure to bonds. I would like to start building a position in Cdn Corporate and Government bonds in my RRSP. Do you suggest buying a little every month in a few ETFs, such as CBO, CLF and XHY or should I wait until interest rates rise and then start a position since the price will likely decline further? Is it smart to start a position if general wisdom dictates the price will fall in the future?

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on June 09, 2015
Q: Pipelines are correcting downward - can you comment on the catalysts for this move/
Read Answer Asked by Greg on June 09, 2015
Q: Would either one or both stocks be growth investments within a TFSA account, or, considering current market volatilty, would MBK.UN (Manulife US Regional Bank
Trust) be preferable?
Thank you for your valued input!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on June 09, 2015
Q: I am a beginner in investments.My question is this: Do I have an avantage in buying American stocks these days with the Canadian dollar so low even if, for example I would buy for 10,00.00$ in US stocks and receive only about 7,500.00$ in value. Or would I be better off purchasing Canadian stocks and get their full value? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Denis on June 09, 2015
Q: You have recently commented on a number of stocks which have declined "on interest rate fears". Why aren't rate increases already be reflected in stock prices ? Markets have known for ages that interest rates are likely to go up - though only slightly, and probably before year end. Is stock price volatility due to interest rate fears a reflection of speculative action ?
Read Answer Asked by Don on June 09, 2015
Q: You continue to support interest sensitive stocks on the grounds that interest rate hikes are built into the present price. What are your parameters on the size of the rate increases? If interest rate on 5 year GICs rise 1%, do you think the price of ENB, for example, would remain unchanged from a rate perspective, all other factors remaining constant.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on June 09, 2015
Q: Hi Peter & Co:

David's Tea just went public on the NASDAQ exchange. This is a Canadian company that I am told started in Toronto around 2008, and they now have over 150 stores in Canada and the US. Do you think this would be a good (short-term or long-term) investment?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on June 09, 2015
Q: Hi Team

I bought Canadian Utilities at beginning of year and would like to sell for capital loss and buy in its' place either Emera EMA or Transcanada Corp TRP.

1. Is this "ok" for capturing capital loss ?

2. Does this seem like a reasonable move, I REALLY wasn't intending on jumping around but had actually been watching ALL 3; with ideas of buy potentially; it just so happens I started with CU and then the sector fell apart. I figure since I liked all three I might as well capture the loss if the move is legal accounting-wise.

3. of TRP versus EMA ; would you favor one more than the other from a "better buy " point of view, i.e. what metric would you look at and please compare the metrics.

Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on June 09, 2015
Q: Hi guy, Is there any reason of which you are aware as to why PUR doesn't seem to be going anywhere?
Thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 09, 2015
Q: Would either one or both stocks be growth investments within a TFSA account, or, considering current market volatilty, would MBK.UN (Manulife US Regional Bank
Trust) be preferable?
Thank you for your valued input!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on June 09, 2015
Q: Hi, I trust you folks at 5i are well and in high spirits? I have incorporated the Growth Porfolio as part of my TFSA. Here is the thought. If the market were to suffer a substantial correction; say the TSX tanks 20%, how much will the Growth Porfolio likely to fall by? I don't know what the average beta of the Porfolio is, but I guess it might be north of 1.5 but are there any mitigating factors, say people will take the opportunity to pile into some of the constituents or will everything just drop like in 2008? Thanks as always. henry
Read Answer Asked by Henry on June 08, 2015
Q: Good morning - what's your take on DR selling its interest in one of the surgical centers. Is this a buying opportunity or a negative sign (market doesn't seem to like the news)? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on June 08, 2015
Q: Hello Peter & Co,
(1) On your summary table you indicate a start price for each security. If you also indicate a start date, we would have an idea of timeline.
(2) Big Correction: The Tech bubble and the 2008 downturn were both preceded (a few months earlier) by the flattening (even reversion) of the yield curve....we're nowhere near that as the yield curve is fairly steep.
(3) Sector allocation: If I only held the winners (like someone suggested), I would hold NO Energy; but that would not be wise, as you said. I reduced the Energy content last fall to 4% of my portfolio to energy producers (TOU,VET and WCP) and 6% to energy infrastructure (ENB,IPL,KEY and PPL).
For your Info
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on June 08, 2015
Q: Your link that you posted in my previous question on sector allocations and definitions (http://www.sectorspdr.com/sectorspdr/tools/portfolio-builder) explained things perfectly to me. I would recommend this site you referred me to highly as an educational tool. I also wanted to say thank you again for creating and managing this forum. I tell everyone I know about the great work you do here: I will definitely be renewing my membership.
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on June 08, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and 5iResearch team. Would you recommend Chevron's based on its valuation, markets, diversification, and sector outlook? It was noted on BNN that there was a significant insider purchase by board member (CEO of Wells Fargo?), who has previously purchased this stock when a valuation opportunity presented itself.
Read Answer Asked by Linda on June 08, 2015
Q: Hi, Could I get your opinion on Lundin Gold. I have no exposure to the gold sector and am interested in this company. They from what I've read have acquired a mine in Ecuador in a government partnership and are about to begin production there. Thanks for your great work.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on June 08, 2015
Q: POZEN Inc. announced today that they have purchased Tribute Pharmaceuticals and will create a new Company (Aralez Pharmaceuticals) that will trade on both the TSX and NASDAQ. Both stocks are up nicely today and Aralex appears to be well capitalized with additional capital being invested in Aralez.

I own some Tribute and have a few questions:
1. Do you have an opinion on the transaction?
2. Would you think investors in Tribute should sell now or wait and hold shares in the Aralez?
3. What would your thoughts be on buying more shares in Tribute or taking a position in POZEN Inc.

Don
Read Answer Asked by Donald on June 08, 2015
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