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Q: My wife will have no income for 2yrs and then a pension of about 30k after that. What is the max she can withdraw from an rsp for those 2yrs while paying minimum tax. In money saver I read that 10k withdrawn for no tax but what would be an optimum amount be. Looking to take out as much as possible during this time. Thank you all for such a great service. Chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on March 14, 2016
Q: I would like a clearer understanding of what the VIX is and when an investor would buy or sell it. THANKYOU!
Read Answer Asked by John on March 14, 2016
Q: I hold CRH, PHM, VRX and CXR as my healthcare stocks and a little bit of ZUH also. The 2 real stinkers are PHM and VRX.
Here's how it breaks down:
PHM cost base - 12,139 current value - 2,927
VRX cost base - 10,083 current value - 5,987

Ouch! I am leaning towards hanging on to both of them as I am more of a long term investor than trader, but these 2 are the worst performers in my portfolio. Suggestions?
Thanks for all your excellent advice over the years. It's a real privilege to recieve the benefits of your many years of experience in the markets. cheers
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on March 14, 2016
Q: Hello,

I currently have a half position in ENF and IPL representing the energy portion of my portfolio at ~4%. I am looking to build my energy position slightly and was considering building ENF to a full position or selling it to go for a full position in ENB. Which way would you lean for long term position at this time?
Thanks,
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by Jeffrey on March 14, 2016
Q: I asked a question about your thoughts on Wesdome about a year ago, and your opinion at the time was neutral in tone. Since that time, Wesdome has increased in share price by over 50%. Have your views on the company changed since that time? Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on March 14, 2016
Q: I am thinking this might be a good time to increase my exposure to Europe. I currently own Eur ( 3 % in an Rrsp portfolio that will be used to generate income) and I wonder if I should just add to that or take out an additional position in XEH.
Thank you.
Maggie
Read Answer Asked by Maggie on March 14, 2016
Q: What date does Clearwater Seafoods CLR report?
Read Answer Asked by Gooding on March 14, 2016
Q: Hi 5i,
I found the "Five from 5i" extremely interesting today but in reading about Blockchain I couldn't help but think immediately about DH and what impact such a technology and process might have on them. From your far more informed perspective, would you see DH as an adopter and still be able to survive or would Blockchain provide serious competition. I couldn't quite glean from the article to what extent the concept is, or would be, proprietary. That would make a significant difference for companies such as DH, I assume, should Blockchain gain traction and become an industry standard. Any thoughts or insights would be appreciated. And, yes, I hold DH - currently about 0.25% underweight my target.
Thanks!
Cheers,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 14, 2016
Q: Hi Peter
What is next for Khan? is it worth holding or is it time to move on?
Kind regards
Martin
Read Answer Asked by Martin on March 14, 2016
Q: I hold this stock and have done well with it. I am considering buy more. Would you consider todays price to be to high for entry ??
Read Answer Asked by Scott on March 14, 2016
Q: Hi - I would like to top up my Gold/Silver Assets in my portfolio. I have a 10-12yr time horizon. - I own about 2% gold and silver bullion (in my safety deposit box) and would like to buy about $15k of precious Metals stocks but want them to be dividend producing stocks. - Can you give me a few of your favorite Precious Metals Stocks (or ETF's) that have a (relatively secure) dividend. I would like to buy about $5k of 3 different names if possible - also what do you think of Mandalay Resources (MND). - thanks again for this very valuable service!
Read Answer Asked by Ron on March 14, 2016
Q: I currently owe NYX (NYX Gaming Group) at 3.3% weight and would like to add another technology stock. From your model portfolio would SYZ,DSG or ESL be preferred? I do like the dividend of SYZ but since NYX is considered high risk I would preferred the 2nd technology stock to be stock that I can hold for the long term and is low risk. I don't intend to keep NYX for a long term.
Thanks
Dolores
Read Answer Asked on March 14, 2016
Q: Hi Peter and team, could I please have your opinion on a new co. called Organto foods. They are producing organic food in Central America. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by merrill on March 14, 2016
Q: Would you please list your favourite 4or5 small to mid cap gas companies?Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Maurice on March 14, 2016
Q: In terms of a mining company, which company has the least debt and strongest balance sheet. Also big cap (most liaquad). Not looking to invest now, going to wait for gold to bottom and at that point considering a good vehicle to be in. What are your reccomendation.
Read Answer Asked by Alberto on March 14, 2016
Q: I am losing a lot on a multi year holding in Husky. I could use the capital loss deduction. What would be advantageous to buy to replace it and keep my exposure to recovering sector. Or go somewhere else altogether? Dividend or not. Absolute return is the goal.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by francois on March 14, 2016
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