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Q: I'd like to know your opinion of this ETF. I like all of their top holdings. But I have heard that many of these stocks are trading at very high multiples. Would it be wise to buy some zlb now?
Thanks, Christianne
Read Answer Asked by christianne on May 26, 2015
Q: I have been a member for over 2 years and this is my first question, I follow the Q & A section quite closely, thanks for the information . A year or so ago someone asked about if you could identify 3 companies that you don't get asked about much. I held Telus and ended up buying Exco after my own research. Could you identify 3 companies tech or other as I seem to have some money after buying high and selling low on OTC.
Read Answer Asked by Jerome on May 26, 2015
Q: Further to your answer dated March 5, 2015 on QIS (Quorum), the company released results today for the quarter ending 31 March. I had previously accepted the Investor Relations reasoning (excuse?) that that QIS shares were down because it is based in Alberta and the fact that its customers are auto dealers. Today’s release showing a worse bottom line on higher sales doesn’t enhance confidence unless there is a valid explanation. Is there?
QIS’ software products are excellent and are much liked by auto-dealers and manufacturers. Although this micro cap is too small for you are you able to comment on management ability and trustworthiness? QIS has an excellent business model and reliable software packages according to software execs. Would you consider QIS attractive at its current price or would you move on?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on May 26, 2015
Q: Can I get your opinion on this fund maw150 global small cap for a Tfsa.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 26, 2015
Q: hello 5i:
We have a fairly well diversified portfolio, with the exception of Consumer Staples and Health Care. I have initiated a position in GUD at about 1.5% now. I am keying on Health Care in this question: as we are not (really) growth oriented, Health Care stocks in Canada are difficult to find. Please comment on which of these you consider the best value at the present time: CPH, CRH or PHM. I really don't want to bring the holding in GUD up higher, even if it does have more potential than the others.
thanks
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 26, 2015
Q: I'm a new member. Looking at your portfolios, would you suggest that someone who wants to take a position in one of your portfolios buy the listed stocks at roughly the listed allocation? Or is there an element of these portfolios being geared towards investors who bought in at the portfolio start price or ACB?

From some of your recent responses I'm gathering that you sometimes let growing stocks grow in allocation percentage. For example, CSU looks like it has had a great run and is 6.8% of the BE portfolio, but it looks like it may be highly priced (only looking at price relative to recent past). Do the listed portfolio allocations apply to new investors who are taking a position in the stocks in the portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Chris on May 26, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Can you please provide a few suggestions on water related stocks that trade in Canada (TSX or Venture)? I'm looking to allocate a small portion of my portfolio is this sector for the long term. Small - Mid Cap names would be ideal.

Thanks,
Erick
Read Answer Asked by ERICK on May 26, 2015
Q: Hey Peter & Team,

Have approx 25% cash on the side and am waiting for something of value to appear.

I have been watching Whitecap closely and noticed today @$14.04 it is trading below it's 200 day moving average ($14.08) and considerably below it's 50 day moving average ($14.47)

At the same time on a technical basis it has been showing higher lows and higher highs since it's low point Jan 12.

Please provide advice regarding whether now would be a good time or not necessarily a good to take a 5% position and why you think as such?

The balance of my portfolio contains 7% in O&G. (TOU & BTE) and I recently put new U$ money into BP (20% of my US portfolio) @ $39.64.

As always, thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on May 26, 2015
Q: The consensus seems that bond funds will tank when rates rise. I own a chunk of PH&N High Yield Bond Fund and an ETF Bond Fund - XHY. It seems to me that the active managers will position themselves for a rate rise so how do you see these two reacting when the inevitable day comes>
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on May 26, 2015
Q: With CU being at a 52 week low and it's long history of raising dividends, I am wondering your comments on purchasing a small position mainly for income. Stability, and increasing dividends are a goal. We do own FTS and EMA, TRP and PPl and wondered if adding CU would give some worthwhile diversification within the utility space? Are there risk factors of concern?
The continuing education I am getting through 5i is so very helpful. Thanks, Len
Read Answer Asked by Len on May 26, 2015
Q: I currently have 26 holdings in my portfolio.I am down on BTE, CVE and CPG. My only other energy stock is WCP ( a hold ?) . I am getting impatient with the energy recovery. Do you think I should hold these and wait it out or should I dump them? If I had to dump just one or two which would you recommend I sell?
Thanks in advance. John
Read Answer Asked by John on May 25, 2015
Q: Can you explain the difference between zwh anb zwh.u and your opinion on both
Read Answer Asked by Larry on May 25, 2015
Q: In an RRSP thinking on Alaris or Freehold looking at a 5 to 10 year hold..Or to add to my Parkland fuel position..
What do you figure??
Read Answer Asked by Warren on May 25, 2015
Q: following article discusses recent portfolio changes made by the Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF.

Please post this if you feel it is worthy...

http://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/15/05/5532607/billionaire-tracking-etf-just-bulked-up-on-health-care
Read Answer Asked by Gord on May 25, 2015
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