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Q: Hi all. In regards to STB, Student Transportation. A company named SNCF Participations is a over 10% holder of stock and continuously buys more stock on a monthly basis. I can't find out much info on this company. Can you shed some light on them?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Max on December 17, 2013
Q: For Paul re Brokers. I switched from TD to RBC direct last summer to avoid the forex fees on my US stock dividends in my RRSP. RBC lets you hold the US stocks in US dollars and does not force you to convert the dividends to US as does TD. Saves quite a bit of money for me and I am no longer angry every time I see the div's come in and get converted. TD has been telling me for 3 years they will "soon" allow US dollars to be held in their RRSP accounts but it still has not happened.
Read Answer Asked by MANFRED on December 17, 2013
Q: Hi 5i Team, I have 5.91% in cos and 6.6% in SU and would like to diversify by trimming both. Your recommendation please for a retired person. Is 12.5% (of total portfolio) in energy too high?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Karl on December 17, 2013
Q: Hi 5i Team, please give your opinion on IDV (international iShares dividend). I do not have any investment outside North America. suggest better one if you can, thanks
Read Answer Asked by Karl on December 17, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

What are your thoughts on Medical Properties Trust, MPW.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on December 17, 2013
Q: Seasons greetings 5i!

I currently own VIG,FEZ,QQQ,IWO and BRK.B in my US portfolio each about 6%.
Going into 2014 and with the expectation of tappering and rise in interest rates. Are these ETF's ok to hold for the next year or two and is it ok to bump up my holdings to 10% in each?
I own SLW for insurance as well.

Looking forward to your reply.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Irshad on December 17, 2013
Q: I'm satisfied with Scotia iTrade as well. I don't have any problems with them.

In response to Fred's question, the Daily Edge report that comes out every morning lists upcoming earnings for companies they cover, but I don't think that's something they could supply for companies they don't cover.
Read Answer Asked by Ralph on December 17, 2013
Q: Hi & Merry Xmas to all:
Would you be kind enough to see what your Bloomberg shows for the % of shorts on Ret.a and how many days to cover.

Thanks,
BEN
Read Answer Asked by BEN on December 17, 2013
Q: Hi>
I am not sure what to do about Acadian Timber (ADN-T) . I invested for diversity , and now I am 10% down . I am inclined to give it up rather than wait for the dividend . It isn't even keeping up with its sector performance. .. a 2.8 % loss just today . Not sure what to do .
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on December 17, 2013
Q: Hello,

What are your thoughts on the virtual currency Bitcoin?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Sunita on December 17, 2013
Q: Hi & MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!! I just heard about this Company to-day & it is called Cardiocomm Solutions Inc. TSX ekg. I just learned about one of their products called Heart Pen. Any way it is only 0.10. Thought I would just ask.
Thanks for your reply. Keith
Read Answer Asked by keith on December 16, 2013
Q: In response to Paul's request for info on Scotia iTrade, I can't compare it to other on-line brokerages but I am mostly satisfied. I have used it for about five years and have never experienced a outage or slow-down. And that is, to my mind, the most important service they can offer.

They sometimes have a problem answering questions - a few weeks ago I asked if they could supply upcoming earning dates, etc. on equity information - never received a reply and that's just one example. Gee, I hope somebody from iTrade is reading this.
Read Answer Asked by Fred on December 16, 2013
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