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Asked by claudette on January 13, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
I know you are not a big advocate of funds at this point in your career becasue of fees etc..However, what would your favourite funds be for US large Cap & US small cap? or perhaps you could recommend US large cap & US Small cap ETF?
Thanks
Q: Hello Peter and team, I'm trying to find a US bank ETF that is hedged to CAD. Can you give me any suggestions or companies that may sell something like that? best regards, Keith
Q: Hi, recently on BNN a graph was shown that plotted the collective grouping of all the 200 day moving averages of all the stocks traded on the TSX. My internet search for such a graph has been unsuccessful. Would you at 5iResearch know where I could view such a plot. Thanks ... Cal
I have been watching FLYGHT Aerospace solutions for some time and am wondering if now is the time to buy in now that they seem to be winning more contracts.
Q: Hello 5I Team: I currently hold XTR & CIG686 for retirement income. If they comprise 50% of core portfolio and therefore both at about a 55% holding of bonds make up about 27% of portfolio, would you consider these types of bonds suitable for risk diversification? I also keep some cash and GICs in addition to core which amount to about 15% of core. Thank you, Larry.
Couuld you please comment on Great Prairie Services,(symbol GPE, formerly DevCorp) noting a number of the individuals involved have had good success in the oil patch in the past.
Q: Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF)
I am thinking of selling LFG. What is your opinion on it. Could you suggest another US stock to replace it with in any sector. Thanks. Great service, just renewed subscription!
Q: Appreciate your thoughts on Goldcorp offer to buy OSK (Osisko) at $5.95 / share vs $5.17 last closing price. I have held this since $8-$9. It would seem this is an unappealing offer and future prospects for OSK appear good. What would your expectations be? Thanks.
My question is re: Valeant (VRX). They announced a merger of equals as wells as a number of smaller mergers to help increase their market capitalization and become one of the top 5 drug manufacturers. Do you have any idea which companies may be on their radar? Is valeant still looking to squire Actavis (ACT) or has that deal fallen through?
Thanks for your insight.
Q: i am interested mostly in dividend paying stocks....with some for growth. I am able to put a substantial amount of money into the market right now. what stocks do you suggest I buy? should i wait for a pullback? Are you putting on a model portfolio for 2014? what prices are a good entry point... thank you linda
Q: Can you offer some commentary about contract manufacturing companies that produce electronic circuit boards and other components? I am looking at companies like SMTC, SANM, ESYS, SPA and ELTK. Are there other Canadian companies (besides SMTC) worth looking at?