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Q: I understand there is an ETF that could provide some protection in case of a down market,I believe these are called inverse ETF. I looked in the ETF section and only found one mention of inverse ETF and not sure I understood how it worked.
Any info would help as I am looking to buy "insurance" protection.
Thanks
Jean
Read Answer Asked by Sherrill on November 28, 2016
Q: Hi,

Why is MRE trading at only 5 or 6 times earnings, a lot lower than
MG and LNR (Which, themselves, are reasonably valued).

If MRE a higher risk/reward buy than MG or LNR?

Thanks,
IF

Read Answer Asked by ishay on November 28, 2016
Q: Peter and Ryan, appreciate all that you do both with this service and with your blogs and bnn segments.

My question/comment is valuation based. I began investing a few years ago and was taught/told and preached how important valuation plays as a factor in stock picking. A few years later said value/cheap stocks I got in generally underperformed while all the higher valued companies continue to appreciate. Just this past summer I held off on such stocks with strong fundamentals such as BIP.UN, CSU, NVDA, RBA and MTY because of "expensive" valuations only to continue to watch them go higher as I've seen this story play out time and time again since I began investing. So now I concentrate on fundamentals and technicals for confirmation and not so much valuations. I know you guys don't mind paying up for quality and growth generally so just wanting your thoughts and comments on the matter. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by George on November 28, 2016
Q: Is Kinaxis or Shopify more like the company Amazon? It seems to me that Shopify does the same thing as Amazon? If so,would Amazon just not swallow Shopify? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on November 28, 2016
Q: On October 24th you posted an article by Michael titled Looking for Profits During Tax-Loss Season. In the article thete is a list of companies and it sets out their percentage decline this year and their expected growth the next year. What are the top 5 companies in this list you would recommend based on fundamentals that are currently valued attractively that will grow in 2017?
Read Answer Asked by Grant on November 27, 2016
Q: Good afternoon,
In what order would you rank CSCO, IBM, and INTC for a possible purchase at this time?
Thank you for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 27, 2016
Q: I am considering adding to my positions in SLF and TD. Given murmers that Poloz is considering a cut in interest rates on Dec 7, I'm wondering if it's wise to wait until a decision is announced.
Further, could you comment on the implications for these 2 companies in an environment where we see Canadian rates staying the same or going lower while American rates are trending upward.
Thanks for the great service!
Read Answer Asked by Warren on November 27, 2016
Q: 5I Team, please indicate your preference between: LNR/MRE & POW/PWF.

Many Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Austin on November 27, 2016
Q: I have never understood the mathematics of OPEC'S potential production cuts. If they cut between 1.1 and 1.7M barrels daily - including NON-OPECers such as Russia, that would be a 4-5% reduction. With that cut, oil will most likely rally at least 10%. So, it would seem apparent that producers could produce less of their reserves and generate more revenue/profit every day. If oil rallies to $55-60, the case is even stronger. I suppose the only hitch is the rest of the world pumping more but that can be mitigated somewhat by what world demand could handle as going overboard puts the situation back where it is now.
Sounds good to me. What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on November 27, 2016
Q: I have a $700,000 portfolio 50/50 including a mix of ETF's and stocks - blue chip value /dividend. I also have $60,000 in a GIC ladder with Oaken many at 2.5%-2.75% in TFSA accounts. There is $200,000 in a cash account, $50,000 with Oaken at 1.75%. I am 70.
I am expecting an inheritance of $300,000. Should I put this in more GIC's with Home Bank and Oaken or start a new series with your Income Portfolio or is there another suggestion?
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on November 27, 2016
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