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Q: Hi Peter,
I (age 51) have the majority of my investment portfolio in equities (stocks and ETFs) with very little fixed income. With the fear of rising interest rates over the past 5 years, I have stayed away from bonds. I had a position in CHB but cashed it out last year, but am now thinking maybe I should put some funds into this space. Thinking about either ZHY, or CHB, or other. Suggestions?
Read Answer Asked by Vern on November 26, 2013
Q: I would like your input on Brookfield Asset Allocation securities BAM.T Buy Sell or hold?

Thank you
Duane Campbe
Read Answer Asked by Duane on November 26, 2013
Q: I read with interest the article on stocks with negative Beta in Canadian Money Saver. Are such stocks used as a hedge on one's portfolio or are they bought once the market turns or?
Do you reccomend any of these stocks and if so can you name a few.

Thanks. Ray
Read Answer Asked by Ray on November 26, 2013
Q: Could you give your evaluation on DIRTT. It is scheduled to IPO next week.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Greg on November 26, 2013
Q: Hi 5i team, I would appreciate any feedback you could give me on QCOR. It's numbers look real good to me, I know they have some lawsuits pending but I would think that would be normal for a pharmacutical company. Thank you for your excellent service
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on November 26, 2013
Q: Desrochers Gentlemen,
Any you do not renewal for two or more years in one shot ?
Thanks and best regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on November 26, 2013
Q: Hi 5i I agree with Tim ( 5i don't think twice about giving the boot to long winded questions )
Twin Butte announced an $85,000,000.00 debenture at 6.25%, isn't this just another form of increasing debt, and if turned into shares just dilutes the no. of shares. Your thoughts please. Gerry
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on November 26, 2013
Q: I own Telus shares and am considering selling my position. The company generates solid cash flow but at about 18 times earnings the shares seem expensive. The shares still look good for the 4% dividend and dividend growth over the next few years but growth could be limited from current prices. There is also the concern about the politics of Telecom in Canada currently as the federal government seems determined to reduce the major players' market share and margins. Technically the shares have had a substantial increase since early August. Do you think that it would be prudent to sell the shares at current levels.
Read Answer Asked by John on November 26, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I was wondering your opinion on adding some CREW (CR) at current levels. I figure it will be under some "tax loss selling" and was wondering when the majority of that will be over - i understand that december 23 or 24 is the last official day for the tax year, but is it safe to say that most of the "selling" will occur before then - perhaps end of nov or early dec?
My thinking is that this stock may lift in the new year and possibly be a takeout candidate...
many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Scott on November 26, 2013
Q: Comment on the abuse of question and answer with multiple companies etc.

You have mentioned that changes are coming in the New Year. I hope this simply just doesn't encourage abusers to ask that type of question in December. I know the new year is a natural break and a good time to implement new policies but we want you to survive until the New Year. An earlier time line might be considered.

Bryon in Elmira
Read Answer Asked by Bryon on November 26, 2013
Q: Hello Gentlemen,
I dont agree with mr Paul, me too I am investing for 40 years, and having only 2 stocks it's more luck than investing.
Best regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on November 26, 2013
Q: I am a new member and just getting the hang of the site. I wrote this question in an email, not realizing that I should have used this format. Sorry. My question is this: I tried to find any info on your site re two stocks I am interested in, no luck, so I am querying this: have you looked into these two stocks at all and do you have any opinion on them. They are: MCR Macroenterprises and I Intellipharmaceutics. Thank you for your patience. I am sure I will enjoy my membership very much
Read Answer Asked by Phyllis on November 26, 2013
Q: afn -is the sell-off today a buying opportunity
Read Answer Asked by wendy on November 26, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,

I have been a member since Day 1 as well. I would partially agree and disagree with the comments posted regarding questions. I think it should be at your discretion to respond to questions definitely and you are at liberty to respond or not respond.But people will always ask questions about smaller and micro-cap names. This only adds to the database of companies which we search and decide whether to invest or not. Regarding portfolio's I agree that since the last couple of months this trend has increased and even I have asked a few questions like that and I also agree that one company per question is good for the search function as well.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on November 26, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,

Orecorbre orl.to is quoted at 2.07 with only 65% of the plant
completed while candian lithum has already commenced production
and the price is .39 cents. Could you pls explain this disconnect.

Thanks
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 26, 2013
Q: HI Peter:
I agree with Tim 100% asking about portfolio questions takes up a lot of time, because someone does not read what is being said here. The idea of having 12 stocks in a portfolio does not make any sense, when 4 or 5 will do nicely. I have been investing from the age of 22, and I am now 65. To be an investor requires you to have the patience of a spider ,not that of jack rabbit!!
My portfolio consist of two stocks which are up 72% from March. This is an excellent service, if you just read, and understand what you want. Be a spider, then you will do fine over the long run…. Stocks go up, and they go down that’s just the way it is.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 26, 2013
Q: thoughts on E.to , ENT.to and WEQ.to please -buy/sell/hold?
Read Answer Asked by don on November 26, 2013
Q: Peter and team: would you agree with the investing hypothesis that Obamacare is forcing Americans to own health insurance, which will effectively increase the healthcare market by 15% (a current estimate of uninsureds) simply through increased participation. Therefore, companies in the healthcare sector should see a similar lift and investors could benefit in the medium to long term versus other sectors? If you agree with the hypothesis, is there an ETF (or stock) you would recommend? I'm thinking of this for an RESP with a long time horizon.
Read Answer Asked by KERRI on November 26, 2013
Q: Some of the uranium stocks have risen but not PDN. Is there much hope for this stock?
Read Answer Asked by Darryl on November 26, 2013
Q: Hi Peter. Are Mortgage Investment Corporations (MIC) considered as Fixed Income when assessing portfolio allocations.

Thanks Carl
Read Answer Asked by Carl on November 26, 2013
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