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Q: Hi,
I am trying to understand currency hedging. This is from FFI.UN's description:
"Currency Hedge
The portfolio's US dollar exposure is hedged back to Canadian dollars to protect against currency risk."
Does this protect me against the CND dropping or USD dropping?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 19, 2014
Q: My question is on Directv (DTV). I noticed you commented on this about a year ago. It went to 80 but has been under pressure lately. Do you still like this holding?
Read Answer Asked by michael on March 19, 2014
Q: Peter BPF.UN has been on a slide since the founders discounted their stock .Is it time to get out of Dodge
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on March 19, 2014
Q: A response to question on Donville and DHX in which you pointed out your disagreement with him.
One specific point is this---5i "We like its timeless content library" Donville sees much less value in the library after it has been shown.

Bryon in Elmira
Read Answer Asked by Bryon on March 19, 2014
Q: Maxim Power Corp MXG reported results. Year end is improved but quarterly results look quite bad. Would appreciate your thoughts and what this means for the company going forward.
Thanks
John
Read Answer Asked by John on March 19, 2014
Q: Good morning
I love this newsletter
What are your thoughts on HWO?????
Read Answer Asked by Juri on March 19, 2014
Q: I have been watching TAO.TO (Tag oil), it has declined from 10.00 to 3.00, yet headlines identify that they have found lots of oil and gas in NZ. What are your recommendations, considering this low price?
Read Answer Asked by Frank on March 19, 2014
Q: BMO has a new bond fund ZTH floating rate bond fund. It holds treasuries, but uses credit default swaps and other things to get the high interest. What are the risks relative to the more common high yield funds, that holds the bonds directly?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on March 19, 2014
Q: Peter and Co.
I tuned into BNN about 6:30 last night to hear Jason Donville commenting on DHX Media. As I missed some of his commentary, I want to be fair, but I heard him say that he saw nothing worthwhile in DHX. Would you care to comment on that?

A 2nd question, I seem to be seeing more interest in pharma and
health care. Would it be worth adding that sector to the list in the right side bar?
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on March 19, 2014
Q: Hi: can you comment on SUM results- they look impressive but is the stock fully/ overvalued here? What is their ROE ? thanks


Read Answer Asked by Scott on March 19, 2014
Q: Could you please comment on Solium (SUM) results.

Thanks,
Milan
Read Answer Asked by Milan on March 19, 2014
Q: Hello Peter and Co,
A few advisors are suggesting that it is timely to raise some cash because a serious pull back is expected (my RRIF portfolio has only 3% cash); in my opinion, this suggestion flies in the face of the principle of investing for the long term (time in the market vs timing the market)
Your opinion is most valuable; in the meantime, I'm trying to identify my "lowest conviction" holdings.
Thanks,
Tony S.
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on March 19, 2014
Q: I'm looking for your thoughts. My wife and I's RRSP money is invested in 2 mutual funds - Phillips Hagar and North Dividend Income fund (200K+ in D series, have held for 15yrs+ and no longer contribute) and Franklin Tempelton Bissett Canadian Equity (400K+ in F series, have held for 15+yrs and continue to contribute). At what point should I/we consider switching these to self controlled RRSP accounts as opposed to investing in Mutual funds - please note both are invested directly with the investment firms and not through a Broker? Both funds have what I consider low MERs at 1.18%, and have performed quite well as far a returns relative to overall markets with very little thought or effort on my part, allowing me to focus on other investment themes. Over the last few years I have taken control of much of our other financial assets and have self directed TFSAs (2x 40K) and non-registered monies in stock (100K), none of which overlaps companies invested in the mutuals, and most of which are a combination of profiled companies from your site... I'm not sure my question is a question, but I'm looking for your thoughts on evaluating switching from the quality of my mutual funds to say ETFs or a basket of stocks to replace the mutuals, if I was to do so. - Cheers.
Read Answer Asked by Philip on March 19, 2014
Q: Your thoughts on PSDs latest earnings would be appreciated. Good time to buy? Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on March 19, 2014
Q: Dear 5i
I recently got stopped out on ENL.to and since then it has been going up . I m not so sure about using any more stop losses as they often don't work out . Are the fundamentals good enough for this stock to consider buying back in or are there other better options out there ?
Also should I consider buying more of GUD as it is up 12-13 percent since it was issued as part of the Paladin deal ?
Thanks
Bill C.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on March 19, 2014
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