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Q: Hello:
I have some cash in my portfolio
I am thinking of putting some money into the BMP ETF ZPR
which is the laddered preferred share index EFT
With the threat of looming increase of interest rate which
will decrease the value of bonds, what would happen to
the value of prefer shares ?
I am thinking of putting the money for long term to generate
a steady source of income
Thanks!
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 19, 2013
Q: Hi Peter What is pushing Boston down .In reading their last results their payout was 108%. And showed a loss
Read Answer Asked by Stan on June 19, 2013
Q: WPK. Why is this stock sliding in a down trend?

Many thanks for this,
Elmer
Read Answer Asked by Elmer on June 19, 2013
Q: Hello,
What are your thoughts on Points International (PCOM, PTS:TO)? Seems to fit the bill of the type of company you like to follow.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on June 19, 2013
Q: Peter,

I read your most recent article "Independant Investor" and I was interested by the ETF with ticker VIG that you discussed. I currently have all of my funds denominated in either Canadian Dollars or gold/silver bullion. I like the idea of the VIG but am a little concerned of buying a US-Dollar asset in a world where the US Dollar is being printed from thin-air. Any thoughts on risks here or if one might be better off buying some sort of CAD hedged version of that ETF?

Thanks and once again, great service. I look forward to seeing you on Market Call Tonight on Friday (already set my PVR!)
Read Answer Asked by Marc on June 19, 2013
Q: Peter , could you sujest a good gold play in all three areas , small cap , medium cap , large , cap .

Thank you Jim .
Read Answer Asked by James on June 19, 2013
Q: 1. In your Model Portfolio, several companies have a NR (no rating). I wonder if you can explain that. I imagine that there may be several reasons, some more important than others.
2. I have followed Brookfield for a long time as I used to know an executive at Brascan many years ago. I would appreciate it if you could comment on the different stocks under that name.
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on June 19, 2013
Q: Good morning Peter and the 5i team, In the preamble to your model portfolio, you state: "Each individual investor needs to decide what exposure they should have to bonds, preferred shares, cash and other investments based on his or her own unique circumstances." My target is 60% stocks (chosen mainly from your recommendations), 20% bonds, 10% preferred shares, and 10% cash. If you had to choose among several ETFs for the bond, preferred share, and cash portion of such a portfolio, what ETFs would you recommend? Thanks for your excellent service and advice.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on June 19, 2013
Q: Hi, Peter
Do you think that the Glencore offtake agreement reinforces my views form March 26 on the potential sale of Orbit. I also thought that Veolia or Rio might be potential candidates for purchasing the company, the offtake may scare them away or, better force them to outbib.This is positive.
Also, does an offtake may include a clause of first refusal?
Your comments as always will be most appreciated.
CDJ
Read Answer Asked by claude on June 19, 2013
Q: Hello 5I,
I would like your opinion on a small Canadian Company, Lassonde Industries (LAS). It was brought to my attention by a good friend whose children use their juices etc. No analysts cover the company but Thomson Reuters stock reports rates it a 10 (I have never seen such a high rating). Its 3yr chart is excellent and it actually pays a 1.8% dividend.

One of its problems is that it is vvvery thinly traded. Do you have an opinion on the company and if it is positive how would you approach stepping into such a thinly traded stock?

Thanks,
Bob Ahearn
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 19, 2013
Q: I own some MRG, and disappointed that it is down so much. I thought a new reit with US purchases and excellent parent would do well. Not so? Your comment please. The Div is good but no growth? Thanks Phyl in BC
Read Answer Asked by Phyllis on June 19, 2013
Q: I heard an anylist say that Uranium Participation is trading at a 35% discount to the price of uranium. Do you concur?
Read Answer Asked by Darryl on June 18, 2013
Q: Hello All,

Currently my Technology holdings are AYA, ESL, RKN, SW, SYZ. I would like to add 2 more. Since all my holdings are Canadian, I think that perhaps the US would be better. Could you please suggest a few high growth tech companies that you like?

Also, I really like the way the questions are answered according to date, current news is reported first, which I find better for decisions. Thank you for all the great advice.
Read Answer Asked by Sunita on June 18, 2013
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