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Q: Dear 5i
I ve held Boston Pizza for 6 months and am down about 3-4 % .
Do you expect better things out of this company over the next 6-12 months ?
I m not sure whether to hold longer at least until the next dividend or to sell and invest in something with greater growth potential same sector or not .
What do you recommend ?
Thanks
Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on October 21, 2013
Q: I have held a Man AHL hedge fund MCC101 in my RRSP for a number of years. It did well in the market crash. I think it would do well in a market up turn but in an up and down market like we have had it does nothing. Is there any point in holding on to this? I think if I just followed your model portfolio I would do (a lot) better.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 21, 2013
Q: What are your thoughts on rate reset preferred shares. I own some CCS.PR.D and next year is the reset date. Is it likely that they will be redeemed rather than reset? If so the return left on these is very poor, if they reset then I would think the price will rise.
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on October 21, 2013
Q: Would appreciate your thoughts on Whistler Blackcomb (WB) for growth & income. How safe is the dividend? Should one be concerned about the seasonality of the business?

Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Tony on October 21, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team

I am a timid do-it-yourselfer Senior and do appreciate the service that you and your team provide.

My question is about the treatment of an ETF, by the CRA, that is sold on both the TSX and NY, under different symbols. My example is the Vanguard ETF VIG and VGG, and there are others. They are both the same fund since VGG holds VIG as its sole holding. However VGG is sold on the TSX in Cdn dollars while VIG is sold on the NY exchange in US $. VGG is not hedged. Is VGG treated as a Canadian ETF and if so what implications does that hold for tax purposes since it has US holdings. They each pay a dividend in US$ and I would assume there would be a 15% withholding tax on each of them. Perhaps you might also comment on the requirement by the CRA to state whether or not one has $100 000 in foreign assets on one's tax return and what implications if any there are with purchasing either of these type of twin ETF's into one's portfolio. I would appreciate any clarification that you might provide.

Many thanks

Bill
Read Answer Asked by William on October 21, 2013
Q: Bought some Royal bank of Scotland, I am a value investor, but with the announcement by gov of England talking about good bank/bad bank I assume this will reduce the book value of rbs. I realize it isn't a 5 star company maybe not even a 2 but neither was AIG after 2008. What are your thoughts on this latest news and rbs in general?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on October 21, 2013
Q: What do you think of transat. I purchased some years ago at $5 due to your recommendation and now I'm unsure whether I should completely sell out or continue to hold, do you still cover the stock and what are your thoughts regarding its future prospects ?
Read Answer Asked by Scott on October 21, 2013
Q: Hi,
What's your opinion of MBAC (MBC)? It can't seem to get any traction. Should I just take my loss and move on?
Thanks, Ian
Read Answer Asked by Ian on October 21, 2013
Q: Hi team,
I'm looking to consolidate some of my positions to reduce the number of stocks held across 3 accounts. I have 3 US stocks in my LIRA - Apple (AAPL), Cooper (COO) and Mosaic (MOS). I realize they are all very different companies, but if I was to sell 1 to buy more of the other 2, how would you rank them?
Thanks again! Ian
Read Answer Asked by Ian on October 21, 2013
Q: Hi, a question regarding Andrew Peller. I purchased it recently and have some concerns as to how the Canada/European free trade agreement could affect the future business of adw. After all, every wine drinker must be looking forward to more and possibly cheaper imported European wines. On the other hand, could this open up more export opportunities for adw? I am not a wine expert but I can't imagine Europeans looking forward to having more Canadian wine available. Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated as always. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on October 21, 2013
Q: Hi folks, continuing to appreciate your investment advice. Would you consider wajax a buy at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Tony on October 21, 2013
Q: I read the past answers on LIM, I wonder if you can comment on iron ore prices going forward and is there anyone you like in the space? I may decide to swallow the loss on LIM and make a move in the same space.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on October 21, 2013
Q: hi folks,solar stocks,especially in US have been on fire,can u reco one or few to do some dd or is it to late,thx as always jb.
Read Answer Asked by John on October 21, 2013
Q: urb.a What exactly Is Radars intention as per news release of today...Do you know anything about them?
Glen
Read Answer Asked by Glen on October 21, 2013
Q: Hey 5i,

Wanted to get your thoughts on Counsel Corp (CXS). I should have bought it when i first heard of the company at 1.80, but missed the boat. Do you think the company is a buy at current levels? Are you bullish on the sector? Would you buy at current levels, or wait for a pull back? Do you like management?
Read Answer Asked by Sasha on October 21, 2013
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