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Q: Your updated opinion of Pulse Seismic(psd) would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Maurice on May 19, 2015
Q: I am well diversified in the Canadian market, but own no US stocks and would like to buy some ETF's. I am looking at ZDJ, ZUE, VUN, AND ZSP, what is your opinion of these? or can you suggest others that will cover the US market and would you recommend that I also have a World ETF? Thank you for the great service and information you provide.
Read Answer Asked by Dorothy on May 19, 2015
Q: Hi. Would appreciate your views on quarterly results.

Thanks
John
Read Answer Asked by John on May 19, 2015
Q: Hi Team,
I own Bip.un as well as some Gif.un for infrastructure exposure (div & growth). Gif.un has performed very poorly since inception and bip.un has been great. I was going to add to my bip.un holdings at this level for a long-term hold (3-5 years) and sell my gif.un to fund it. what do you think of that strategy? stay with winner and sell the loser...
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on May 19, 2015
Q: Hi,
I own CSE at $4.05 Do you guys think it's a buy sell or hold at today's level? I don't mind doubling down if you think they can sustain the dividend and the price can gradually come back. Or, do you think the downside risk of losing the Bristol water appeal could drag the share price lower if it's not already baked in?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on May 19, 2015
Q: do you have any new opinions on Convalo health.By my calculations the company has about .39 cents in cash.Stock trading at .55 .Thank you
Read Answer Asked by glenn on May 19, 2015
Q: Can I get your thoughts on this company. I have some US funds and am looking for a stable blue chip company with a good solid dividend. I currently have limited US exposure but am also looking at a few vanguard etf that you have recommended earlier.
Read Answer Asked by pietro on May 19, 2015
Q: 5i
Could you comment on the latest earnings for logistec and enercare .
Should I continue to hold these 2stocks ? Is enercare still a potential buyout candidate ?
Thanks
Bill C.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on May 19, 2015
Q: Precious metals represents 3.5% of my portfolio, and looking to take this to 4.5-5% in anticipation of eventual inflation. I currently have G, AEM and SLW at 1, 1.5 and 1% respectively. After the last quarter, my preference would be to add to AEM as the best performer, but I already hold more of it. Should I increase AEM anyway, or bump up G to keep levels even?

Related, should I increase my SLW, open a position in SSO, or switch SLW to SSO? This is a favorite of Jamie Carrasco on BNN. Which gives better leverage to the price of silver without risking fallout from interest rates due to debt?

Your thoughts are much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Benjamin on May 19, 2015
Q: I have held LIF for a while, and with yesterday's jump, am back to about even on it. Do you have any idea why the stock price increase? This was bought for income and was a move to diversify from some of my financials/pipes. Would you continue to hold, or take advantage of the current price and move on?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by grant on May 19, 2015
Q: Mr.Hodson, among these four stocks with rise of share price indicated for the past year, which one would you buy for the coming 52 weeks ?

GIB.A (50%)
SJ (67%)
CSU (116%)
AYA (340%)

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Read Answer Asked by Serge on May 19, 2015
Q: There continues to be lots of insider buying especially from the ceo How important does 5i consider this to be and does 5i know how many shares insiders currently own. I have had some luck with surge. I bought a half position 2.5% (before you sold it) that has now grown to 4%. Would you trim it back to a half position. I also own a 3% position in BDI and 3% in RBN.UN ( fairly oil and gas heavy closed end mutual fund) in the oil sector. I was thinking of WCP if I trim SGY.

Thanks Blake
Read Answer Asked by blake on May 19, 2015
Q: Hi Team,

I know this is out of your core focus area, but I was hoping you could tell me if you think RDS.B's dividend looks safe going forward and if this might be a good entry point for this stock for a long-term position. Many thanks for any suggestions you have.

Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 19, 2015
Q: I am looking to invest long term for income. CU is at or near its 52 week low. Is this a good time to purchase?
Read Answer Asked by wayne on May 19, 2015
Q: Hello,

Is there any way Canadian investors can see dark pool trades? Especially large block trades and what price they traded at? I heard more and more large block trades are happening in the US & Canada. What are your thoughts about dark pool trades? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Roy on May 19, 2015
Q: Not sure if you follow LOCO, but would appreciate your comments on the most recent earnings, valuation and the restaurant sector in the U.S. generally. Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on May 19, 2015
Q: What other indexes would you recommend worth considering for a balanced investor. I currently have

Canada- 1) TSX, 2 ) TSX Small cap

USA- 1) Russel 1000, 2000 & 3000. 2) S & p 500

Europe - FTSE Europe

Asia- Ftse- Emerging Markets

Other - 1) MSCI small cap except north America 2) FTSE all world except USA.

Thank you

Paul

Read Answer Asked by paul on May 19, 2015
Q: The recent bond sell off is suggesting the much anticipated interest rate increase is around the corner. I have read that bond like stocks such as reits, pipelines, utilities and consumer staples will experience increased volatility in the coming months. I own a 20% weighting in the low volatility BMO etf ZLB. ZLB is loaded with the at risk sectors mentioned and could quickly become a high volatility etf. Would you please suggest several Canadian equity etf's as an alternative to ZLB that have low weightings in the interest sensitive sectors. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on May 19, 2015
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