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Q: Shanghai index down 7% so trading suspended. Hong Kong & the 3 major European indexs down some 3%.The US futures also down sharply.Oil down 4%.Please advise us what to do.Always appreciate your usual great services & views.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 07, 2016
Q: I'm interested in investing in Potash Corp. On Dec.10/15 you stated that it is priced for a dividend cut and in November stated that the company has stated that the dividend is safe down to potash prices of $200 per ton. With potash prices being fairly flat in the $300 per ton range since the latter part of 2013 are you foreseeing a dramatic fall in potash prices to the sub $200 range ? Trading at 10.5 times earnings with a close to 9% yield I find the company tempting. Your thoughts on the company in general ? What are the earnings estimates going forward ? And the safety of the dividend ?
Thanks for all you do.
Read Answer Asked by Garth on January 07, 2016
Q: What is the significance of their "early warning report?" is this still a reasonable steady eddy income stock, or should I be looking elsewhere? Thanks, and happy new year.
Read Answer Asked by M.S. on January 07, 2016
Q: I have held VIG since our dollar was at par with US and it has appreciated over 10% since I purchased it.
I'm thinking of selling to take the profit on the spread between US and CAN currency, what would your opinion on this be?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on January 07, 2016
Q: Are we in a bear market? How should retail investors like myself position ourselves in the current environment? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Francis on January 07, 2016
Q: Would you buy AHF and LSG at this point in time ? Thanx Robbie
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 07, 2016
Q: Hello Peter & 5i team,
A few small queries:
1) BNS is in the balanced portfolio and yet it is the worst performing of the big 6 (3.8% 5-yr compound total return vs 10.6% for TD and 10.4% for Royal)
2) You switched Stantec for WSP Global last year; why not own a half position in both (for a chicken like me)?
3) For an indirect exposure to the US residential housing, I'm debating between Interfor and Western Forest; which would you suggest? (or should I be a chicken here too and own both?)
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on January 07, 2016
Q: What do you think about Kevin O'Learys ETF,s
OUSA .. which I believe in hedged against currency and is supposed to be a high dividend ETF with low volatility.
Wonder if you think it's a good and stable investment and also, as its dividend paying ETF, if it's good for Canadians ... given withholding tax and our devalued dollar?


Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on January 07, 2016
Q: Hi guys, wondering which sector or sectors as of the new year , has been seeing the most money inflows in both Canada and the Us. Also any recommendations for tech companies in the Us?
Many thanks for your service
Read Answer Asked by Alberto on January 07, 2016
Q: I have owned for two years, ICICI Bank for international exposure to the Indian market. It has not performed well. Should I sell and move on or hold for now?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by kim on January 07, 2016
Q: Could you please comment on the Chinese markets and how recent events may affect North American markets.
Read Answer Asked by Danny on January 07, 2016
Q: Good morning, I've trimmed back a bit on CCL as it's weighting was getting a bit high. Do you have a recommendation for something to add in the same sector?
Read Answer Asked by Rod on January 07, 2016
Q: Do you follow this company? I am more than a little perplexed at the reaction to the most recent earnings. Any thoughts? Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by Alex on January 06, 2016
Q: I understand that if I transfer a stock from a non registered account to a TFSA a/c I cannot claim tax loss on the transaction. Am I correct to assume that if there is a gain, then a capital gain is not applicable as well?
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on January 06, 2016
Q: Happy New Year! Thanks as always for this service, it is the first place I go every morning. I invest through RBC Direct, and I am wondering how ETF's take their fees from me. Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on January 06, 2016
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