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Q: hello, Peter and your team,
Thank you so much for your good service, could you please tell me where I can learn the basic knowledge of technical analysis ever though I am not a trader. Thank you!
Yingzi
Read Answer Asked by Yingzi on February 25, 2014
Q: I finally found the "submit question" location/button. And here is the question that I e-mail earlier today, plus your reply. Thought it would be helpful to have the Q & A posted.

Good day Peter. What is a reasonable percentage range for energy stocks in a non-registered Canadian stock portfolio? Presently my weighting is 25% with drillers being 3.5% and oil and gas exploration, 21.5%, with 4.5% being CVE and CPG and then the others, are growth companies. (Energy infrastructure, like ALA are classified as Utilities.) CVE is held for big name "stability" and CPG for the 7.0% yield but I'm inclined to sell them if overweigh energy. Thanks for you real-time insights.......Tom M



Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 25, 2014
Q: Hello Gentlemen,

I have 10K for my TSFA and I am torn between investing in gold or just let my other investment in gold recover. I have 100 shares of G and of course I am still 20% under (it used to be 40% until recently.)

Now here is my question: would you buy CCL.B at this stage or would you buy a junior gold instead, trying to take advantage of its recent rally. I hear that those who ignored gold in the past only learned a lesson that gold did return to its glory and demanded twice as much as its previous peak.

Is this rally going to be any different? Would gold go more than it used to be just two years ago? Would gold teach the same lesson to those who disrespected it?

If the answer is a likely yes, then which junior gold would you recommend? I have been looking at:
CTG, MND, TMM, AR-T, and BTO, unless you have something with even more promise of growth.

Or should I just go buy 100 shares of the CCL.B?

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on February 25, 2014
Q: Could you please offer any comments on the CDV ETF. In looking mainly for income it seems like a good product? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Len on February 25, 2014
Q: The jan 20 issue of Forbes had an interesting article on Buy-write closed end funds in the U.S.. The 5 year returns of the 10 they covered averaged between 12% and 18.7%. The m.e.r.s were around 1%. They all trade below n.a.v. ,and the average yield is between 7 and 10 %. Are the trading strategies risky? Is there a disadvantage to Canadian investors? If not what are we missing? See: FFA ,BOE,CII,IGA,ETY,EOI,JSN,ETV,DPO,NFJ. Thanks, Philip
Read Answer Asked by Philip on February 25, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
Many sources have indicated Mexico is due for a break out with new political leadership. Do you agree, and how would you play that possibility. How about EWW-N even with Fx risk? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Derek on February 25, 2014
Q: Would you agree that all things being equal lack of diversification and realtors commissions means owning a REIT is a better way to play real estate than investing directly in rental properties? Bearing in mind the long term advantage of 5:1 mortgage leverage it seems that things are not equal and the advantage is currently with rental properties over a time horizon of twenty years or more .

Do you know any REITs in Canada or the US that employ the same kind of leverage? This would be especially useful when investing in the US market, as maintaning a property far away is highly stressful.
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on February 25, 2014
Q: Hi 5i,

Your thoughts on GPE (Great Prairie Energy Services)? Seems like a very cheap growth company with solid management and board. Your thoughts? Would you recommend this for an early stage, high risk / high reward stock?
Read Answer Asked by Sasha on February 24, 2014
Q: peter first thanks for the canacord recommendation nice call. I bought bse.un quite a while ago, I wonder if I can have your opinion on it. thanks bill
Read Answer Asked by William on February 24, 2014
Q: Good morning. Could you please provide your updated thoughts on Counsel CXS? I appreciate that the stock gained substantially in 2013, but it's down about 30% from its $3.00 high last October. I'm happy to continue to hold it if you think it might recover. Otherwise, take my loss and move on. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 24, 2014
Q: Interested in updated thoughts on PXX? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Andrea on February 24, 2014
Q: Could you suggest a consumer staples Can. ETF and a U.S. consumer staples etf hedged to the Can.$? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 24, 2014
Q: Hi, I am retired and own 5 reits amongst others. MRT.UN represents 2.48% of total portfolio.I can't understand the lack of coverage by investment professionals regarding MRT.UN. I think this reit should be regarded as a good investment for retirees looking for income and a bit of growth.
Your thoughts, please
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on February 24, 2014
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