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Q: HI Peter
Buying a Canada/US Inter-listed stock in CAD your Canadian account, asking your broker to transfer it to your US account, then selling it in your US account to now receive the proceeds in USD, is called NORBERT'S GAMBIT, I believe. Justin Bender or Dan Bartolotti has written a detailed article about how to do this in TD, BMO, CIBC, Royal or Scotia accounts. This article can probably be accessed if one googles Norbert's Gambit, I believe. sarah
Read Answer Asked by sarah on August 23, 2015
Q: Hi teanm. I have tried to find an answer in the Q and A's but can only find a bit. I have about 13% direct US holdings with US$. I have most of your 3 PFs (just a few of the Growth though). Can you list the holdings/stocks which have US exposure from all 3 PFs please. And do they count as some US exposure or do you suggest I have more direct? I prefer to try and not buy more US$ at this rate. I bought just before it dropped for Canada. I am semi retired with some fixed income. Thanks by the way for helping us keep calm....you're the BEST!

.....sorry..meant to ask for International as well within our PFS??
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on August 23, 2015
Q: With regards to your earlier response to a question on ENF closing the asset transfer deal, yesterday they announced shareholder approval and expect closing of the transaction to occur on in 10 days. At this point, is there really much risk of the deal not closing?

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/enbridge-income-fund-holdings-inc-shareholders-approve-acquisition-of-canadian-liquids-pipelines-business-and-renewable-energy-assets-from-enbridge-inc-2015-08-20-181732718
Read Answer Asked by Darcy on August 22, 2015
Q: Peter, it is my understanding that the Enbridge deal passed Aug 20 and is to close Sept 1. Do you think that may not happen? There web site says it will. I phoned them and they said it will? Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on August 22, 2015
Q: I know you mainly look at Canadian companies...but could you have a look at this one. LL just released what I would view as critical results. The laminate flooring in question which has caused much of it's decrease in share price was just announced "Well within the normal range." That being said could you have a look at the balance sheet and what your thoughts of revenue could be with this behind them going forward. Also if you might know the cash on the balance sheet and any issue from this perspective going forward. Thank you for your great work. Jason N
Read Answer Asked by JASON on August 21, 2015
Q: Back when you were running your hedge fund and you faced a market like we are currently experiencing can you tell us how you managed/modified your portfolio - did you sell low quality losers that were down a lot to buy high quality winners that were down less? did you lower the risk in your portfolio by buying lower beta dividend stocks or did you double down on your best small cap/high beta stocks that were down a lot? Did you buy in stages on the way down or did you wait for a catalyst that told you the market may have bottomed? Since I have 30% in cash just wondering how I should navigate this market. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Clinton on August 21, 2015
Q: With the carnage that has been happening in the markets for the past few weeks, and the severe drops in the markets, I assume you would agree we are in correction mode. Looking into your crystal ball, just how much further do you expect markets to drop, and other than oil, what sectors are going to be effected.
As usual, thank for you insight!
Read Answer Asked by Rick on August 21, 2015
Q: I have some stocks I only own half positions in as I was waiting for a market pullback to take them to full positions. Well the market pull back is here, but of course we don't know how much further the market will fall. How do you suggest I approach buying more. Should I buy it all now, half now, more later or wait until it seems things have bottomed?

One of the stocks I want to add to is CXI. Do you think the current price of 32 dollars is good value?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on August 21, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and 5i Team,

I currently own a good amount of GUD, mainly due to management, large cash reserves and zero debt. It has performed excellent the past few days. I've seen stocks I have been watching such as WSP, SJ, AYA and IT sell-off sharply over this time. Do you think a partial switch out of GUD into any of these would make sense?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on August 21, 2015
Q: Looking at the current pullback as a future opportunity, what 10 companies in your coverage universe would you recommend as a purchase once the bloodletting stops. Do not worry about weighting or sector and whether or not they are an income or growth story.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on August 21, 2015
Q: What dividend stock names would you be adding to in this selloff if you had money to deploy?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 21, 2015
Q: I haven't owned energy for a while and am waiting to buy 2-4 of these: HSE,WCP,PKI,IPL,ARX,GH. Please rank them in priority. Assume I'll buy them today.

Would you replace any of the energy stocks with SU or CNQ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tim on August 21, 2015
Q: You suggest a 5% weighting in energy at this time. If I were to reduce my energy holdings to 5 %, it would involve taking a significant loss (and buying high, selling low). I'm ok with just holding on unless you think that's a bad idea. What are your thoughts on this? Many thanks for your steadying hand.
Read Answer Asked by M.S. on August 21, 2015
Q: In a reply recently, you mentioned that there is no sign of a capitulation yet. Will you have a posting when you think capitulation has, or is, happening. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tim on August 21, 2015
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