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Q: Hi, 5i
Regarding pbh, what are the biggest risks involved? How are its margins? Do you know their customers?(Starbucks? I think is one). The food business is "to my knowledge" highly competitive and margin sensitive, is pbh a good enough company to overcome its sector or do you think other stocks are better?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marie on January 11, 2016
Q: I have 80 % of my portfolio invested in the NYSE ( 10% Europe not hedged), I want to start moving some of my portfolio back into Canadian stocks but the CAN Dollar keeps weakening as does oil. Any suggestions or indicators I should use to start pulling the trigger? Thanks so much!
Read Answer Asked by Pat on January 11, 2016
Q: Can u give an opinion on the Norrep funds run by Craig millar in terms of past and expected future performance, management, fees etc. I am particularly interested in Norrep fund and Norrep income and growth. thank u for your advice
Read Answer Asked by Indra on January 11, 2016
Q: In view of recent turbulence and volatility, is there any change in your previously expressed opinions of SOX? Can the dividend be maintained?
Read Answer Asked by WILLIAM on January 11, 2016
Q: What stocks would currently meet David Stanley's/Ross Grant's Beating the TSX (BTSX) criteria?
Read Answer Asked by Ray on January 11, 2016
Q: Hello
I'm interested in knowing your thoughts on good investment options for asset preservation but still with some income growth potential.
Read Answer Asked by Giovanni on January 11, 2016
Q: Re; Canadian tech sector, could you discuss/compare SH and KXS...thanks
Read Answer Asked by Diane on January 11, 2016
Q: Hey guys, last February you hosted a 5i seminar in Mississauga, are there any plans on making it a yearly event?

Thanks,

Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on January 11, 2016
Q: Hi Friends! My question is more general in nature. Most people including myself have a very general understanding of how financial markets and government monetary policy works. In an extreme situation where there is a breakdown of the financial system how can an investor maintain some sort of reservoir of value in the event most traditional investments had little value for a period of time? Sort of extreme I know but I think many average investors wonder about this scenario. Ian
Read Answer Asked by Ian on January 11, 2016
Q: I am thinking of buying LNR after this pull back. Would you agree or do you think that the auto sector is near the end of it's cycle?
Thanks, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 11, 2016
Q: HR.UN is down 7.23%, AX.UN down 5.84%, DRG.UN down 5.47%. We do like the dividends but wonder if we should be concerned. We also have positions in HOT, BPY, BIP, BPF and MST and would appreciate any comments you may have on these.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on January 11, 2016
Q: What European ETF's do you like that are denominated in U.S. dollars.

Many thanks

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on January 11, 2016
Q: Hi Peter & team, what is the difference between the Consumer Defensive sector and the Consumer Cyclical sector? Is Consumer Defensive another word for Consumer Staples (such as loblaw or Procter & Gamble)? Is Consumer Cyclical another word for Consumer Discretionary (such as Canadian Tire or A&W)? Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on January 11, 2016
Q: I am wondering how safe Money Market funds are. It is my understanding that they invest in financial instruments and could possibly tank if for example those instruments (and perhaps the financial system) collapses, so your cash out would not equal cash in. Is cash truly the king in terms of certainty? In this case, would there be any insurance coverage (referencing your earlier response to another person asking about Money Market funds)?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on January 11, 2016
Q: Hi
I have held Qcom for almost 3 years and during that time it has lost 1/3 of its value. (Just slightly underwater with exchange consideration) Your opinion on this company would be appreciated as well as any suggestion as to a preferable US tech. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Les on January 11, 2016
Q: Hi...currently in my wife's TFSA she has the following equities:(percent of portfolio is beside symbol)
AYA 31%
GUD 14%
TA 6%
MFC 18%
QST 2%
PRW 1%
PPY 5%
DHX 15%
With this years $5500.00 contribution, what would you add to this portfolio? I am thinking at least 2-3 year time frame with growth. CXI? PHM? ALA? XTC? A bank stock? etc.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Derek on January 11, 2016
Q: Hello

Su extends the bid, they need another 25% of COS shareholder votes - should we expect an increased bid with the extended offer to end of january? has the oil world become permanently unhinged or are we just at the low of the cycle? many thx
Read Answer Asked by mark on January 11, 2016
Q: You indicated in the December 21, 2015 report on CXI that dollar volumes declined because of the 20% appreciation of the US dollar. How does the value of the US dollar have an effect on the volume of currency transactions? If there is such a connection, are we to assume that CXI will be in the doldrums as long as the US dollar remains strong in relation to other currencies?


Read Answer Asked by James on January 11, 2016
Q: I have a position in this name and no need to mention that I am down a lot. Is it still a good company in your opinion and can we expect a lot of upside when or if oil recover. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on January 10, 2016
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