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Q: hello 5i,
I am also one who has been frightened a bit by Prem Watsa's remarks. In my case, however, I think it is healthy, as it has convinced me to dial back my equity exposure. I hate the idea of bonds because they pay so little. But, I also hate the idea of a possible ten or twenty years of a bad market.

So, I am going to trim positions and buy bonds. I wonder if you could make some suggestions. I notice that you have vcsh in your portfolio, along with xhy. I also notice that you often mentionCBO and xbb. it would seem to me that xsb might be a better choice because it is shorter term, no?

So, the question is what would be a good choice currently, on the bond side in Canada. GIC's would also be ok. Also, for American bond funds denominated in U.S. dollars? We would be talking about several hundred thousand dollars.
thanks Claire

Read Answer Asked by joseph on March 16, 2016
Q: Bird reported mixed results for its latest quarter, and the market doesn't seem to like it ... down over 7%. Could I please have your thoughts on the company? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on March 15, 2016
Q: Hello team,
In your investment history, have you seen anything like this recovering ever? Is VRX another Enron or another Amex?

Would at any point it make any sense to average down on this basket base? Or would this be throwing money away gain and a second mistake?

Who else could we trust for an honest, experienced, and informed opinion! Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on March 15, 2016
Q: How bad was the miss? What do you think of the stock in the short to medium term? Will this be dead money for a while, as I presume WSP will be?
Read Answer Asked by John on March 15, 2016
Q: help me understand this one, amaya beat earnings estimates and announced strong revenue growth for first 2 months of 2016, baazov says he wants to take company private at 21, all analysts agree it will take a price of 24. dollars about to get a deal done, most analysts have a target price of 30-35, book value i think is 21.00, california is getting closer to legalizing online gambling,yet the stock lanquishes around 19.00. why. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on March 15, 2016
Q: For my TFSA I would like to buy a conservative stock with a decent yield and some growth. I have BCE, SLF, TD. Would you please suggest a few names that I could consider. Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Shirley on March 15, 2016
Q: I'm starting an RESP with a yearly amount of $3,000 including federal grant for the next 14 years. Would investing 50/50 solely in XIC and CDZ make sense? Would appreciate any other suggestions. Thanks a million.
Read Answer Asked by Charles on March 15, 2016
Q: Could you please comment on the current investment merits of crh medical .
Read Answer Asked by Kim on March 15, 2016
Q: Does Valeant's results change your opinion on Concordia Healthcare?
Read Answer Asked by John on March 15, 2016
Q: Peter/Ryan -do you know approx when Brookfield spins off its business unit?
Read Answer Asked by Kim on March 15, 2016
Q: Could you name 3 companies you would buy today, regardless of the sector allocation and the risk
Read Answer Asked by Olivier on March 15, 2016
Q: Could you comment on Valent results please and on its general situation.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Olivier on March 15, 2016
Q: Hi Peter and team,
How would you rate BGI.UN as a long term hold for a retiree?
I'm attracted by its high yield and the stability, I assume, of its type of assets.
How safe do you think that yield is?
Is it taxed as return of capital for a Canuck?
Thx,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 15, 2016
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