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Q: I have the sensibility that the falling dollar will provide some stimulus to our export oriented manufacturing base. Additionally , takeover activity will pick up as American companies go bargain shopping north of the 49th. I am unclear as to potential winners/losers with the EU free trade proposition.

Which industries/companies would you recommend as ~5 year holds for growth given a 90 cent dollar for the next few years.

Kind Regards
Rod

Read Answer Asked by Roderic on December 03, 2013
Q: Peter I notice in your model portfolio you 100%equities .
I have 26% fixed I classify callable preferred 2015-16 fixed along with my bonds and 7% cash.77% is equities and perpetual preferred.Any comments
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on December 03, 2013
Q: Have your monthly portfolio reports been published yet?
I don't see them and I'm hoping it isn't my computer.

Thank you as always.
Craig
Read Answer Asked by Craig on December 03, 2013
Q: I own shares in wilan and I was wondering what you think of it. also I would like to know should we not of heard of an offer already or is it too early still.
Read Answer Asked by david on December 03, 2013
Q: Hello Peter and team, could you help with the following question:I recently liquidated TD Canada Trust (CDN Commons) as it appreciated significantly. It was time to cash in. Question is, what in your opinion is the next Canadian financial institution to own for the long term, getting dividends while waiting for capital appreciation. I'm thinking Scotiabank or even a smaller FI like CDN Western Bank but appreciate your opinion. Thx
Read Answer Asked by Harry on December 03, 2013
Q: Hello Peter,
I am looking for income generating ideas. What are the best Canadian & US sectors (for dividends) that are currently undervalued or fairly valued? Are the Canadian and US markets overvalued at this time? Should I wait for the next six to eight months to see the direction of these markets? Should I look at ADRs (Europe and Latin America)? What are your takes on individual and ETF preferred shares and corporate bonds?
I know I am asking a lot of questions. These are questions I think most of us here are thinking of as we look forward to 2014 and beyond.
Thank you and have a great day.
Read Answer Asked by Lucas on December 03, 2013
Q: Hello all:
My US and EAFE ETFs are way up on the year some as much as 30%.

Is now a good time to take profits on these or do you feel the US and Europe still have a ways to go?

Do you have a rule of thumb for when you take the profit from a stock or ETF?

Thanks for the great service
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on December 03, 2013
Q: I hold KKR in my RRSP and just read that as a limited partnership I should hold this out of a registered account for tax purposes. Could you please comment? Thanks, Lesley

Read Answer Asked by Lesley on December 03, 2013
Q: Hi Team,
Could I have your opinion on CSE ( Capstone Infrastructure)?
Many thanks
vera
Read Answer Asked by vera on December 03, 2013
Q: Hi,

Lots of times listeners ask questions about a company's earnings which are liked by your team e.g. MCR but are not otherwise covered by 5i. I am not sure if there could be a section about some of these companies so that listeners don't end up asking questions about them. Also, 25 question limit spans a full year, so does that mean a member can ask 2 questions per month max.

Thanks

Imtiaz
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on December 03, 2013
Q: Hi Guys,
Are you following the Bit-coin story? Anyway to play it?

Thanks,
Charlie
Read Answer Asked by Charlie on December 03, 2013
Q: Convertible bond question(asked by richard)on Dec 2/13

A 'layered' strategy implies receiving the redemption proceeds in cash. However, almost all cnvt. prospectus (see sedar.com) for the last 20 years contain clauses allowing the issuer to pay the redemption proceeds and interest in shares. Not all cnvt issues fare as well as the excellent list presented, particularly resource issues, eg: PDL.DB is .42/$, STP.DB is .50/$.

Publish at your discretion.
Read Answer Asked by Russ on December 02, 2013
Q: Hi Peter How do I find your model portfolio on the site?
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on December 02, 2013
Q: About three years ago my wife saw John Ridley on BNN and told me to buy his stock. So for al of the right reasoned I bought her 1000 shares of CLR (Clearwater seafoods) at 90 cents and forgot about it. It is now near $7.00 and I wonder what lies ahead in your opinion. Should I buy more ?
Read Answer Asked by Russell on December 02, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,

Your views on baylin tech will be appreciated.

Thanks
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 02, 2013
Q: Good Morning,
I am wondering if you could comment on LSI's Q1 #'s? While they seem not as strong as I would have liked to see, I am thinking this might be an opportunity to add - as I see their growth rate accelerating throughout each quarter this FY.
Am I missing anything more dire? Their US platform looks to be very compelling at this point - already at 25% of the top line and longer an earnings drain. Thanks for any comments you can provide.
Read Answer Asked by JAIME on December 02, 2013
Q: IWC and DFE

Hi Peter & Co:
This morning, Cam Hui sent out his blog entry, "Humble Student of the Markets", writing about two Micro-Cap ETFs, IWC for the U.S. and the other, DFE, for Europe. Although Cam was writing about a seasonal trade, my question is whether these ETFs can form a further diversification of a portfolio with say, a 5%, exposure to Small Caps, usually gained through IWO?
Kind regards, Gail
Read Answer Asked by Gail on December 02, 2013
Q: Would it be possible to:

- Provide a 'maximum recommended buy price' for each stock covered, updated when reports are updated
- Include the 'maximum' on the summary spreadsheet
- Provide the summary as a web page (in addition to the spreadsheet), for easy browsing while logged into 5i.

Regards, Craig.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 02, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, Would a ratio of 60% fixed income/40% equity applicable today for a retired person? With rates potentially rising, should the ratio be revised to 40% fixed/60% equity?
Also, would you recommend a high bond etf (like XHY) for a retired person, if so, what is the acceptable limit? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Karl on December 02, 2013
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