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Q: Re Louisa question today - If by tax reporting she means the T1135 "Foreign Income Verification Statement", it would not be considered foreign content for that purpose and would not have to be reported. Post if you wish.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on January 20, 2015
Q: Is BDI primed for a dividend cut? Either way, still a buy?

Thanks for helping me get through these choppy waters!

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 20, 2015
Q: This question is about establishing a diversified portfolio of 4 ETF's with the goal of long term gains without having to carefully monitor ones portfolio.
At initiation, an equal amount of money would be invested in each ETF, (Horizon Active Floating Rate Bond - for fixed income), (i-shares TSX Dividend Aristocrats for Canadian exposure) (BMO S&P 500 for American exposure), and (BMO MCSI EAFE INDEX) for global exposure. At the end of the year the portfolio would be re-balanced.

For a person who can't carefully monitor his portfolio:
1. Do you consider this to be a viable investment strategy?
2. Do you agree with the ETF choices and if not would you please suggest alternatives in the 4 categories?

As always, thanks so much for your valued suggestions.
Read Answer Asked by Les on January 20, 2015
Q: Good morning and thank you for the excellent service!

What are your thoughts on EDV's potential going forward in what seems to be a healthier gold price environment? How do they rank in terms of B/S strength, valuation, cost of production, growth potential versus peers? Are there other mid-cap names you would prefer?

Cheers
Read Answer Asked by Angus on January 20, 2015
Q: I was reading your reply to Paul on Jan 19 regarding ZDY, a proxy to US dividend stock, is this considered to be US$ to include in the foreign content in income tax reporting? Is this good to hold in TFSA?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by LOUISA on January 20, 2015
Q: I have a pretty balanced portfolio. I have some cash that has been sitting around for a while. Is it a good time to buy into this volatile market. I am thinking of adding CXR and more MG to my portfolio. Are their prices still ok to get in now? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rita on January 20, 2015
Q: Would selling tourmaline to purchase pou be a good move.

tom
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on January 20, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, would you be able to shed some light on this Fund? Is it an ETF, a MF? Is there a MER? Would you buy this for exposure to the growth in India? Jeff
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on January 20, 2015
Q: What is you opinion on Pilot Gold (PLG)?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Gilles on January 20, 2015
Q: Audrey might consider zqq (bmo NASDAQ 100) and zuh (bmo us healthcare) for the desired exposure. Post if you wish.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on January 20, 2015
Q: Good Morning 5i,

I am looking to buy ZDY for it's dividend. Usually when I buy stocks I always buy for 5% of my portflolio. Now I want to buy an ETF's how much % of the portfolio do you recommend to buy?

Thanks

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 19, 2015
Q: Any explanation for today's sharp decline in TFI at the same time TMA has sharply increased? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on January 19, 2015
Q: do you have any idea why transforce gapped down this morning?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on January 19, 2015
Q: How can I find how much the insiders own of this stock I have no luck with Sedar
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on January 19, 2015
Q: The inception date for the model equity portfolio is Mar 18, 2014. How do you manage this going forward? I notice that you rebalance the current stocks when thief weight in the portfolio varies too much. Will you start over again with a new list of companies in March of 2015? Please explain.
Thanks so much.
Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ron on January 19, 2015