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Q: Peter & co., greetings,

Respected studies show that most investors, pros included, cannot beat a broad market index. Adjusted for inflation, the Toronto Stock Exchange composite index lost money over the last decade while the S&P500 composite index more than doubled.

Why would future returns be much different? Wouldn't investors be better off holding the S&P500 index via say, VOO or SPY or QQQ and sitting in their rocking chairs?

And more questions - what can I do when I run out of my 24 questions? Are you considering a way of allowing subscribers to ask more than 24 questions (for a fee, of course)?

Thank you for your good work.

Milan
Read Answer Asked by Milan on November 22, 2017
Q: Hi guys, I'm looking at your response to 'who's likely to suffer when NAFTA gets torn up' (which seems increasingly likely)... I have held these for a long time and been VERY happy with all of them, but is it time to trim them down? Do you think the NAFTA threat is sufficiently priced in? I'd love to get your thoughts on each one. Thanks! PS -- you can ding me for 5 questions :-)
Read Answer Asked by Kate on November 22, 2017
Q: looking to buy some pharmaceutical stocks....can you please provide your 4 or 5 favs? or is there an ETF you would look at ? thank you...
Read Answer Asked by adam on November 22, 2017
Q: I am looking at selling CVE for the tax-loss. Would PEY be a suitable replacement, or would you stay away from it? Any better ideas?
Read Answer Asked by chris on November 22, 2017
Q: Q. I am interested in environmental orientated stocks, specifically water treatment / filtration. Can you please give me your opinion on Veolia Environment (VEOEY) and Consolidated Water (CWCO) stocks for long term holds. Also, if you could provide any other stocks you would recommend in this field, it would be greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by micheal on November 22, 2017
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I know you do not follow USA companies but I wondered if you could just give a general opinion. What do you think of there 3rd Q. report...after hours trading is down almost 16%...is it that bad? In light of the fact that they are in the middle of restructuring is this progress or more bad news?
Thanks as always...
Dr.Ernest Rivait
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on November 22, 2017
Q: I'm increasing some sector weightings in my RRIF portfolio, and wish to use up some US$. Could you suggest a couple of industrial names - and perhaps an industrial ETF? Thanks, Roland
Read Answer Asked by Roland on November 22, 2017
Q: Hello,
I had asked previously as to whether you would be providing some recommendations of stocks that may become very good value due to probable tax loss selling. You did provide a response (*below). Could you let me know where best to find this information on you new web site?
Thanks,
Brian

*Yes, we do a screen and a blog outlining tax loss selling candidates every year. This should be done in a few weeks or so
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 22, 2017
Q: I decided a few weeks ago to start a position in Square, but cannot decide how to get in, with the stock hitting new highs almost everyday. Are there signals I could use to help me take a decision? You mentionned that you like buying stocks when there is momentum, but are there signals that can tell that momentum is running out? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Bernard on November 22, 2017
Q: Hi 5i: Two questions - please deduct points as appropriate.
(1) I'm looking for a good telecom stock to complete a sector allocation. I hold BCE and Telus in another portfolio, so am considering Rogers. Can you suggest any others, preferably US, or perhaps a US Telco oriented ETF?
(2) As above, for the utility sector of the portfolio; a US utility, or a US utility ETF.

Your advice would be much appreciated. Regards Roland
Read Answer Asked by Roland on November 22, 2017
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