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Q: In a recent reply you talk about Sunlife's better "growth profile". Obviously this is very important in determining which companies to consider. However, I am not sure how one best determines this. Would you have some guidelines on what to look for using SLF as an example?
Many thanks for your considered response.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on May 19, 2016
Q: If a Canadian based ETF (e.g. VUS) invests in a US company or ETF (e.g.VTI), isn't the dividend paid to the Cdn ETF subject to US withholding tax, regardless of whether it is held in a registered or taxable account ?

Thank you for your outstanding service to us !

Bob
Read Answer Asked by Bob on May 19, 2016
Q: I am sorry if this is a stupid question due to my incompetence. About a decade ago I made good money on a gold stock - Central Gold Trust (GTU.UN). I can't find it anywhere, what happened to it? Thanks again Henry
Read Answer Asked by Henry on May 19, 2016
Q: Without going to individual Co websites, how can I find out whether a Co's Dividends are paid by Mth. Qtr or Yr? Is there a List somewhere?

Thanks. Austin
Read Answer Asked by Austin on May 19, 2016
Q: If I own a stock outside of my TFSA and then buy the same amount of this stock inside my TFSA for twice the price is my adjusted cost base equalized between the two holdings?
IE 1 share = $1 outside TFSA
1 share = $2 inside TFSA

Is my cost base now $1.50 on 2 shares?

TIA
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on May 19, 2016
Q: Good Morning 5i.
I have some USD to invest so I'm looking for big Blue Chip dividend paying companies in the USA , 4 or 5 names would be greatly appreciated. I know the US market is not your specialty.
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by Chris on May 19, 2016
Q: I bought Painted Pony when it was around $4.50. So I am up on this investment. Is Raging River a more compelling stock for growth? Should I sell PPY and buy RRX. Should I hold long term on PPY? Or should I sell and go inot an entirely different energy stock? I view myself as a long term investor and want to hold stock for 5 to 10 years and hopefully watch them grow.
Read Answer Asked by Grant on May 19, 2016
Q: Sent a question yesterday so if it is still in the queue, please ignore this.January 2016 you considered MIC to be 'an attractive stock for long term investors willing to go against the current market craziness.' The delinquencies 12% in Alberta in January would likely be growing with the Ft. McMurray fires and Saskatchewan industry being hit also. Should I continue to hold for the dividend?
Read Answer Asked by Gayle on May 19, 2016
Q: I am reviewing my 2% holding in PWF and would like your view of a switch over to SLF. Since 2013 I have watched it tread water. It is my main sector holding but is below my cost point. In doing the switch I am taking small loss plus a small drop in div payout, but having reviewed both feel I will be gaining a stronger a company in SLF. Do you think SLF will outperform PWR going forward or is it just best to sit tight. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by James on May 19, 2016
Q: Hi Peter, I have owned Goldcorp (2% of portfolio) since June 2007 and going forward I would like to switch to ABX or AEM. Are you in favour of such a switch? I do not have other gold stock but have full position in ishares etf-XMA, thanks
Read Answer Asked by Karl on May 19, 2016
Q: Hello Peter,
Do you feel it is too late to buy silver stocks as the run up has been quite good? I am looking at the following: silver wheaton , first majestic, ishares silver trust (SLV) or central fund of canada (cef.A) which gives mixture of silver and gold? Also, do you feel gold standard ventures is a stock that can be held for few years with a hope of increased capital appreciation or possible take over. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on May 19, 2016
Q: Can you give me some reasons why this company is trading so low. From what I understand they are the patent owner of WIFI technology that helps congestion problems in high traffic areas. In this stage of WIFI development, this company should be in high demand and the stocks should be taking off. But the stock sits well below 1.00. Do they have the WIFI patent that there is stated in their google finance description or is the low price due to poor management.
Read Answer Asked by Jennifer on May 19, 2016
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