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Q: Hi Peter and 5i team,
We do not have any consumer staples in our portfolio and are looking to add one. We like Alimentation Couche Tard [ATD.B], Empire Company [EMP.A], Metro inc. [MRU], and Loblaw [ L].
We were wondering if Empire would be significantly affected by the loss of supplying Target stores.
thanks as usual.
Read Answer Asked by john on January 19, 2015
Q: I'm not certain if this would be of use to Robert regarding setting up his contest: I'm sure everyone is familiar with Investopedia's Market Simulator -- where you can enter a fictional portfolio to track your market acumen.

There is a section where you can customize your own portfolio game -- which essentially can be just a portfolio tracker if you want it to be -- without having to play any "games". I wonder if this would not be enough to track his contest performance? Just a thought. It's a great site, and it's free.
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on January 19, 2015
Q: (1) Can you briefly explain what are, and how inverse ETF's work?
(2) Can you suggest a few of the better ones for consideration?
Read Answer Asked by Gail on January 19, 2015
Q: Greetings! Please your opinion of rx. Also I would like your two top ETFs in Canadian dollars for both US healthcare and US technolgy. Thanks again for the help I can count on!
Audrey
Read Answer Asked by audrey on January 19, 2015
Q: Which do you prefer at this time pow or pwf

Thanks Mike b
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 19, 2015
Q: For a long-term buy in the agricultural sector, how would you rank AFN, RME, and CVL, and what would be the reasons for your ranking? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by B on January 19, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
For long term hold, small weighting, I am looking to add 3 of the ones below
CCT,FSV,SJ,DHX,TNC,NHC,GUD,CRH,RX

Which 3 would you recommend
For those not included in the 3 new ones, would you consider dumping any of the ones below for any of the other 4
SYZ,HWD,ESL,SPY,SIO,IT,IFP,GXI,AVO

Thanks for all you do
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 19, 2015
Q: What Oil/Gas companies do you believe have the greatest upside from the current environment? Under what scenario would you invest in them now? Ex. Waiting for oil to stabilize or if underweight and having a longer term horizon

I currently have about 15% in Oil and related sectors in the following: SGY, MMT,DEE, ELK, PPL,BDI, QST

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Marty on January 19, 2015
Q: Essential appears to be being crushed more so than other service industry stock. Can you provide an update as to their metrics and advise as to whether you believe this is a company that will survive the current sector cycle. Also, if you could comment on the dividend safety, I would appreciate it!

DON
Read Answer Asked by Donald on January 19, 2015
Q: Hello,

Could you provide an update on the outlook please.
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on January 19, 2015
Q: Hi 5i
What is your current opinion on this company - DR? (Last comments were in November 2014) Would you expect more growth and secure and growing dividend? I'm considering it for TFSA.
Thanks a lot for expertise. Keith
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 19, 2015
Q: Thinking of taking a small position 10,000 US in the German market Is there an ETF that reflects the Dax? Or is there a better way to the German stocks ?
Read Answer Asked by Walt on January 19, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, would this be a good entry point? Do you like the company?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on January 19, 2015
Q: Peter and Gang:
I need to bump up the consumer sector of my portfolio. It seems like a lot of these stocks are at or near their 52 wk. high, particularly after the little "Target bump". Which two stocks would you recommend,and although timing is difficult do you see now as a good time to add. What do you think of ATD.B & L vs. CTC and WN. I am looking at a 10 year plus hold.

Thanks for all you do

Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on January 19, 2015
Q: Peter and team:
Could you please comment on the ability of TBE to weather the downturn over the long haul. I own shares in an RESP and an unregistered account. I wonder if I should just hold on, or if it would be wise to take the 60% hit and re-invest in WCP or similar small cap with a better balance sheet.
Thanks
Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on January 19, 2015
Q: I am embarrassed to say that I bought Teck a few years ago at $37 and have ridden it down to the current $14. I keep thinking it will recover, but it hasn't yet. I have a 4-6 year horizon and can be patient, and have a fairly balanced portfolio. Would you recommend further patience or should I just sell at a loss. Do you think the divident is safe?

thanks for your great work!
Read Answer Asked by Anne on January 19, 2015
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