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Investment Q&A

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Q: With the recent downturn would Google or Apple be a good company to pick up.

Google seems like a company you can buy and hold onto for a very long time.

I understand US exposure isn't your focus, but you do recommend exposure to various markets for diversification.

Thanks,

Colin.

Read Answer Asked by Colin on August 27, 2015
Q: I think I remember you mentioned this company in a recent response, but I can't find it. Could I please get your comments on the stock, both positives and negatives, and would you call it a "strong buy" if you still used language like that. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Noel on August 27, 2015
Q: I am considering investing in the U.S. Financial ETF, ZUB and the U.S. Healthcare ETF, ZUH. Would you agree with these sectors and do you agree with these ETF's or would recommend others?

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by kim on August 27, 2015
Q: Can you please give your outlook for oil short term (6months) and longer term (3-5 years). I have hard time to wrap my head around $40 oil assuming supply destruction and the world still growing... Would you know the average or lower cost to produce with current fracking methods ? As many i am down on my oil stocks but don t really feel the need to sell. Thank you for your general comments
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on August 27, 2015
Q: I am considering selling IPL and buying CNR. Which company has better prospects for earnings growth and dividend growth over the next five years? And which of the two is lower risk?
Read Answer Asked by Joel on August 27, 2015
Q: Hi. I own this ETF and like it at this stage because it is hedged. Even though our dollar is still going down, I figure that we should be close to the end of the spectrum. What do think of this product? Would you have another product - ETF or mutual fund - to suggest for exposure to the US with the hedge component. As a rule, do US mutual funds managers use hedging? Thanks for the good service.
Read Answer Asked by Bernard on August 27, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team, with the recent volatility in the market, do you think the gains made are head fakes and we will test lows again which would give good buying opportunities?

Thanks again,
Charlie
Read Answer Asked by CHARLES LA on August 27, 2015
Q: I CURRENTLY OWNED BOTH ETF AND WONDER WHAT YOUR OPINION ARE OF THESE 2 ETF.

Read Answer Asked on August 27, 2015
Q: My question concerns the degree of volatility in a stock market. It is my perception the individual investor has virtually no influence on a stock price. They are simply too small of a player, even in grand total. The market is really controlled by pension funds, hedge funds, mutual funds etc. These are the people who should act rationally. When you see a market go crazy on the down side like this past Monday there had to be a lot of sellers willing to sell at a much lower price than the week before. I ask, who are the sellers? The retail investor wouldn't affect the market and the big players would know better. Please educate me.

Many Thanks

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on August 27, 2015
Q: Hi 5i team,

At this current time would you side with PLI or NHC as a buy? I currently have CRH, PHM, PLI and CXR all around half positions. I was thinking about selling PLI and increasing my positions in CRH and CXR as they seem to have better stock momentum.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Thanks as always,

Jon
Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on August 26, 2015
Q: I AM READY TO INVEST $250,000 (15 % OF MY PORTFOLIO)IN 10 DIVERSIFIED CANADIAN LARGE CAP WITH SAFER- HIGHER DIVIDEND . WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHT?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HIGH QUALITY SERVICE.
HIGH REGARDS.
Read Answer Asked by manochehr on August 26, 2015
Q: UK gambling companies Paddy Powers and Betfair have announced a merger. What does this mean for Amaya? thank you for the great service and expertise.
Read Answer Asked by marlene on August 26, 2015
Q: I am down 30% on URI and thinking of switching to GILD which has corrected. What are your thoughts ? Thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Denis on August 26, 2015
Q: Would you please comment on this company. What percentage of it,s income is derived in US dollars.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on August 26, 2015
Q: Recently you had quoted in this volatile market, you put in stink bids. If the future is pointing to a lower opening, would it be better to put the bids in before the market open?

With all of the people selling recently, if I was a seller, I would have sold a third of my portfolio for less than I had paid for it. Are a lot of people selling at losses?

Are a lot of these people being forced to sell because they are on margin?

Thanks,
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 26, 2015
Q: My dad is 65 and will retire in 5 years. He has been 65% invested in bonds until today. He is ready to slowly buy stocks if the correction continues. last week, I bought him two positions: ZPR + National Bank. He likes dividend payers. He also likes the idea of buying stocks that his mutual fund cannot buy, that is, illiquid stocks. (1) How would you rank AW.UN, LIQ.UN, PZA.UN, CHEM.UN (2) Even with the large pullback, LIQ has a PE of 20. If the US fed raises rates and Poloz doesn't, do you expect expensive high yielders such as LIQ to take a hit, or, the opposite, since retirees will still need to seek tax-preferred yield in Canada? Thank you for your help!
Read Answer Asked by Matt on August 26, 2015
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