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Q: Hi 5. Which USD currency etf would you suggest to protect against a falling CAD vs USD? I see DLR.TO might work. Is there a better/larger one that you are aware of? I am not interested in an etf that mirrors US equities or US fixed income, just the USD currency.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Glenn on January 11, 2016
Q: If I may add a follow up to your reply to Michael. I presume people subscribe to your service because they believe, and rightly so, that one can outperform the tsx composite. Accordingly the fact that the TSX composite may or may not have been flat for the past 10 years is not really relevant. I suspect many of your subscribers have handily beat the tsx composite index over the 10 year period.
Read Answer Asked by Murray on January 11, 2016
Q: Could you explain the difference between VSB & VSC and what your preference would be for a parking cash for the short term of 6 to 12 months and if you would recommend either? With thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William J on January 11, 2016
Q: I currently have 2786 shares of DIV and enrolled in the Drip. It hit a 52 week low today. Any concerns with this? My weighting is 2.84% Also a news release reported that management will take compensation in restricted shares. Is this a positive long term?

Jimmy
Read Answer Asked by Jimmy on January 11, 2016
Q: How much more down side on this stock .Should I keep losing and hang on or bail? Thx
Read Answer Asked by NICHOLAS on January 11, 2016
Q: Big move on DIV today, down 8% as I write this. I have not found any news that would cause this, I can't see the crude move having this big of a one day effect. Good volume too. Appreciate an education here if i'm missing something, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steve on January 11, 2016
Q: What exactly has happened with A&W - something about not receiving a full allotment of shares? Is it serious? Is this the reason for today's share price drop?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 11, 2016
Q: XTR pays a dividend of 6.99% currently. What is your opinion of a new retiree purchasing this ETF and holding it in a TFSA account? Would it be better to hold it in an RRSP or margin account? Is the 6.99% considered a dividend or income for tax purposes? Is the income reliable long term? Would CDZ be a better choice? Thank you for your excellent service!!!!
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on January 11, 2016
Q: SJ Down 5% today.Is there any specific news or because of a poor market?It has been a great performer reaching a $54 high in Dec.I bought it @ $27.50--thanks to your recommendation-,so should I take some profit now in this market,do nothing or buy more.It is about 3% of my portfolio & in my RSP a/c.Appreciate your normal great services & views.
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Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 11, 2016
Q: Just a comment: you like to repeat that we never had 10 year loss for any major market. Well, we are very close to this here in Canada: April 21, 2006 S&P/TSX Composite close was 12437, as I am writing this the index is 12241... While we don't have 10 year loss yet, we have 9 years and 9 months loss. Regardless whether we blame it on oil, Canadian bureaucracy and unions, or ignorant and corrupt politicians the fact remains that investing in stock market in Canada in the past 10 years was the worst mistake one could make...
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 11, 2016
Q: Hi Peter.. I hold the above stocks and would like to lower my exposure to the sector due to the volatility, what would be the weakest link of the group? Thank you Anthony
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on January 11, 2016
Q: What is your opinion on holding this for a year or so.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 11, 2016
Q: I have a small position in this pref in a registered account. I've held it for almost a year and am down on it. I was wondering if I shouldn't add to it at this time given I have sufficient cash in that account?
Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on January 11, 2016
Q: Hi Guys,
I think Fitbit looks interesting from a consumer standpoint , how does it look from an investor standpoint? It has come off a lot.
Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on January 11, 2016
Q: Hi Team,

In the past you've said: "The main drivers to equities are (1) earnings (2) interest rates and (3) money flows (people going to cash/shifting from bonds to stocks)."

I know what earnings are doing (US/Canada - slowing but still positive); what rates are doing (US up, Canada flat or down); but I don't know what money flows are doing.

Any thoughts?

Thank you, Michael.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 11, 2016
Q: MacDonald Dettwiler stock has been thro' quite a roller coaster ride during 2015, trading as high as $101 and touched a low of $71. Most believe this company to have a fairly unique business with niche is specialized satellite technology catering to Private/Government customers in civil and defence area. Last quarter was a bit soft due to slow satellite orders, which seems to be stabilizing if recent contract wins are any indication. You rate MDA as A- which is one of your highest ratings. I have just re entered the stock due to its dividend and capital growth prospects over next several years. What is your current opinion on this company with special comments on future growth and competition? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on January 11, 2016
Q: Could i please have your assessment of this company. Seems to gain with hint oil sector turns slightly positive?
Read Answer Asked by kenneth on January 11, 2016
Q: I have positions in RUF.UN,HOT.UN,INO.UN all Canadian listed reits that have there properties outside of Canada.I like that there earnings are outside of Canada and it helps my diversification globally.They all pay a healthy dividend, and do you have any concerns with these selections.Do you have any other reits along the same theme?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on January 11, 2016
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