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Q: Hello Peter and helpful team,
Yesterday on BNN John DeGoey recommended COW, CWW an ZGI and they seem like decent ETF's to me. I'm looking for 5 ETF's for my 4 nieces and nephews (age range from 18-24 years old) and my 45 year old brother-in-law. I've been trying for years to turn them into investors without any luck. At the very least I've tried to steer them away from mutual funds. They all have about $20,000 sitting in bank accounts. If you could recommend 5 equity ETF's for them to begin their investing careers I would really appreciate it.

Thank you,
Brent
Read Answer Asked by Brent on March 18, 2015
Q: Hi guys, was wondering if you can comment on the following?
a) approximately how many holdings will the growth portfolio have; and
b) if one was starting with less capital than the portfolio assumes (e.g $50,000 vs. $100,000), is it generally better to still add the proportional amount of all securities suggested? Or would it be better to hold say half portfolio and add remaining positions over time?
Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on March 18, 2015
Q: Oil is down today but wcp,cpg,sgy,tog are up 3-5% What is up?
Read Answer Asked by jim on March 18, 2015
Q: Hi Team
Love your service.
Feedback from yourselves and Ross Healy, who I really respect, it is always impressed that one should have some small percentage of ones assets in gold, or gold stocks. I have small positions in both Goldcorp and Argonaut Gold, both of which are substantially under water. I was going to add to one of these to increase my gold weighting to 5%. Tempted to buy AR which I believe would give more upside potential, but I realize is the more risky stock. Just would like your thoughts on this plan. Is AR a solid stock with a good cash position, low gold costs, and an outlook to increased production. Or is the risk not justified?

Much thanks

Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on March 18, 2015
Q: Hello team,

Between Lumenpulse, Alimentation Couche-Tard, and Exco Technologies which one would you choose for a long term hold (3-5 years) in a TFSA looking for some risk but the highest upside potential?

I cannot decide as I find ATD.B expensive, LMP risky, and XTC not having as much growth.

Have a wonderful day everyone.
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on March 18, 2015
Q: I was caught badly over extended in the aggressive portion of my portfolio in late 2014 and into this year. I am still, foolishly I think, holding a few of the problem stocks in hopes of them recovering - Rock Energy RE -55%, Questor QST -49%, Canaccord CF -45% and Raging River RRX - 23% but the likelihood of recovery seems to constantly be moving further out. Is there any hope of these recovery near term or is it time to give up on these non-performing assets, take my losses and move on?
Read Answer Asked by John on March 18, 2015
Q: Hi Team,
What is your outlook on this company for the mid term.Would it be considered a value play at these levels.What would be a reasonable price target on it in twenty four months?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Jean on March 18, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,
Several days ago I sent in a question about the possible competitive threat for CXI from a new company called EncoreFX which is engaged in the currency exchange business. I have not received a reply to my question and am concerned about buying CXI. If you google EncoreFX there is lots of information about this company. Would you buy CXI at todays price? Thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William J on March 18, 2015
Q: I participated in a private placement and the stock certificates have been sent to me. How do I get them into my td waterhouse account, and how long does it take to get them into the account. thanks
Read Answer Asked by don on March 18, 2015
Q: I am two months into my subscription and am sure I will be a lifer. Thank you all very much.
Could you please give me your thoughts on Walgreens Boots aliance for a long term hold. With Europe picking up do you see more room to go up.
Will there be advance notice on your new portfolio so I can get the popcorn ready. Thanks again. Chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on March 18, 2015
Q: I own MPV , Could you please look into this stock i am not sure what is going on. They say 87 % of the equipment is on site. Start-up is supposed to be 2 nd. quarter 2016. They state a very good yearly dividend. Should I keep this stock?



Read Answer Asked by charlie on March 18, 2015
Q: Is there any news on SYZ to account for it's recent poor performance? Seems that there is absolutely no interest in the stock. Your assessment would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked on March 18, 2015
Q: Hello,
Have you any thoughts on Solium's results today? Noticed it gapped down. Is it worth holding or selling at this point?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on March 18, 2015
Q: your comments on the results - looks like a miss on both rev and eps. The company continues to spend on growth, is it worth
holding ? Would you be a buyer on weakness here?
Read Answer Asked by Scott on March 18, 2015
Q: Peter,
What are your thoughts on New Look's Q4 results? Earnings continue to grow, margins holding in around the 20% level. Decent dividend and despite the strong share appreciation, still seems to be 'under the radar' as no one has asked a question about the company in nearly a year. Valuation seems to be the big question mark and whether they can expand in Canada.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Zach on March 18, 2015
Q: Counsel reports mid-next week. There has been a spike in activity recently with over 2 million shares traded since early last week. Despite the volume, the share price remains locked in the $2.00 to $2.05 range. P/E is under 8 and the couple of analysts covering it rate it Buy / Strong Buy. I've held a half position for a while and am still at break-even. What is your view of Counsel in general and for upcoming earnings?
Read Answer Asked by David on March 18, 2015
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