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Q: So, following up on David's question, any idea why current price is so much less than the offer price ?
Read Answer Asked by Don on March 22, 2016
Q: Please identify CAD hedged ETFs that track the world index, the way that VT does (VT would work, but it is only offered in
USD). I just looked up VXC (all world except Canada) but it is not identified by Vanguard as being CAD hedged.
If one ETF will not do the job, please list a basket and I'll buy the separate ETFs in a ratio to match VT. The important part is that the ETFs suggested be Cad Hedged.
Also, I plan to put this strategy to work in a TFSA. Are there any tax consequences I should consider at the outset?
There has been much written at 5i over hedging. What would be 5i ETF strategy for global coverage, in a TFSA, for a long term hold?
Read Answer Asked by Kat on March 22, 2016
Q: AMGN seems to have a broader range of products on the market than GILD which appears to be hepatitis-c drug weighted, so why is AMGN not the better stock to purchase in your view? Thanks for your take vis-a-vis these two US stocks.
Read Answer Asked by Doug on March 22, 2016
Q: What do you think of INN.UN? And do you see it benefiting from a low CAD?
Thanks.
(Sorry if this question got posted twice - my internet wasn't working and I'm not sure if it went though the first time).
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on March 22, 2016
Q: Would buying while the company is restructuring and looking at cutting costs be considered a risky move? Should I wait until a few quarters pass so that the stock can prove itself? What are your current thoughts on the company overall?
Read Answer Asked by Grant on March 22, 2016
Q: How does the valuation of Fairfax compare to other insurance companies such as Sun Life and Manulife? And how does the future earnings growth rate in the next 5 years compare to these two companies? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 22, 2016
Q: Hi Peter and Team - Would you be able to give me an update on Mirasol Resources, regarding both their balance sheet and their properties. This is one of Brent Cook's recommendations. I have seen him interviewed on BNN a few times and have been quite impressed with his knowledge and general approach to investing in junior gold companies. Am just wondering if you have had any experience with his success in this field. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on March 22, 2016
Q: I have 50k in ZDV and 50K in ZPR, now wondering what to do with additional money I want to contribute on a weekly/monthly basis. I am thinking of adding XEI,or ZRE but not sure. I like continuous income that I can re-invest while my underlying security rises. I was also thinking of investing for international diversification but I will not get the dividend tax advantage, so also looking at taxes. I can always continue to add to my existing positions, sitting on the fence not knowing which side to go. Any suggestions for a middle aged man.
Read Answer Asked by Nino on March 22, 2016
Q: How did the earnings look to you and would you put money in to it.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on March 22, 2016
Q: NexOptic is a Company with a 100% option* to acquire Spectrum Optix, a private Company on the cusp of reinventing optics by utilizing flat lenses to retain an image.
What is your view on buying such a stock? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on March 22, 2016
Q: Hi recently CPD has dropped so much, so my first concern is why. Secondly, since it is a preferred shares ETF, I thought it is very low-risk (dividends paid before common shares)and I suggest my parents to use their line of credit (interest rate lower than 3% annually) to buy it for retirement (use the monthly distribution to pay off monthly payment). Simply put, borrow money to invest in CPD. Let me know your views on my thinking and please be specific. Thank you very very much !!! Tony
Read Answer Asked by Tao on March 22, 2016
Q: I joined the traders in Feb. and I am up more than 120% on both of these names. Does 5 i see anything new here to cause this rally ? There has been no selling by insiders and ceo of FM owns 5 million plus shares which is one of my most important metrics.

Thx for all the help.
Read Answer Asked by blake on March 22, 2016
Q: what is your feeling on the price of the commodity right now as well as is Goldcorp going to offer a below average or above return in relation to the other stocks with in the group
Read Answer Asked by Gary on March 22, 2016
Q: I realize this is likely a good company but is it worth keeping when other companys at todays prices have potentially more upside
Read Answer Asked by Gary on March 22, 2016
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
It was my understanding that ASR was a solid company. However it has remained in a range for several years now and has not participated in the gold rally. Is the political conflict in Turkey a drag or are there other factors! Please give your assessment. Would you still prefer MND over ASR.
Your assistance is always invaluable!
Dr.Ernest Rivait
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on March 22, 2016
Q: what rating would you apply to the stock in relation to your portfolio

is it a buy
Read Answer Asked by Gary on March 22, 2016
Q: I am doing some sector re-balancing of an income oriented portfolio. Can you please suggest a name other than Loblaw or Alimentation C-T to add in the Consumer staples/non-cyclical space, and also a recommendation for two new positions in Utilities (I am considering Fortis, Algonquin, Enbridge and Canadian Utilities, but open to other ideas).

Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on March 22, 2016
Q: How would you design an RRSP for someone with no investment knowledge and no interest in acquiring it? The RRSP would, in effect, be an unmanaged black box. The parameters for the RRSP are a lump sum input and a twenty year hold. The holder has no other investments, but is likely to have a solid pension independent of the RRSP.
To me, a reasonable plan would be to distribute the initial sum 40% XBB, 20% ZLB, 20% ZLU, and 20% ZLI, then DRIP everything. I like low volatility ETF's in this context because they have a bit of formula-based active management built in.
What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Bryan on March 22, 2016
Q: I hold a modest position in the ETN as I have an interest in the Schiller Cyclically Adjusted Price-Earnings strategy. Currently the position is in my RRSP, but I am considering it in a Non-registered account instead.

From a tax standpoint, my current findings suggest that it would be only capital gains based on my buy/sell costs, but I haven't found specific information from CRA to confirm. Can you advise where I might be able find the relevant taxation information.

Thanks, Jeff
Read Answer Asked by Jeffrey on March 22, 2016
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