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Q: Hi Team,
I was considering buying this ETF for yield and relative safety for the next couple of years. Can you share your thoughts. I am assuming that it has declined because the recent BOC rate cut?

Thanks as always for your reply.
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on January 27, 2015
Q: Peter:What are your thoughts on Microsoft's results. Is it a buy ? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Norman on January 27, 2015
Q: I am looking to enter the US technology space with names like Apple, Microsoft, Google, Intel, Oracle and Cisco. Are present valuations attractive and in what order would you rate them or is XLK a preferable alternative?
In Canada, PHM has had significant volume recently - how does its valuation look now?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on January 27, 2015
Q: For Kelly looking for a US$ Investment Savings Account, this one pays about 0.25%.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on January 27, 2015
Q: In reply to Kelly, we receive US Social Security and have it sent to our BMO US dollar account. No problem. Then we simply transfer it to pay our US credit cards, or into Canadian funds for use here as required.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on January 27, 2015
Q: I purchased this at $1.00 last year in US funds based on a recovery in the US housing market and the stock has been declining since.

I receive positive news releases and 5i provided the following previous comments which more or less gave me some positive to hold on to the stock, however I am doubting whether I should continue.
Can you please provide some assurance here to hang on or sell.
Thanks in advance
Delavaco management look OK, although we do not have familiarity with them. It is fairly new, but has 844 homes in its portfolio, and recently announced some sales, with gains in the 50% range on purchase price. Its last quarter showed very little in revenue, but we would expect more concrete numbers going forward. It is interesting: management owns 25% of the company, and as a call in US housing it may work well. It is small and speculative, though, and mostly a management bet. It also will need more time to grow and monetize its portfolio
Read Answer Asked by Rick on January 27, 2015
Q: Why was this stock halted this morning? Wasn,t quite expecting us drop? Thanks I advance, Cliff
Read Answer Asked by cliff on January 27, 2015
Q: According to this news, Intertain Group is in the process of selling off a significant portion of their assets for 1B. If their market cap is >500M and this goes through would this not cause their per share price to spike 100% or am I dreaming in a haze of confusion?

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1477923/the-intertain-group-in-negotiations-to-potentially-acquire-assets
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 27, 2015
Q: Hi team:
this stock has taken off since early Jan
I am aware from a previous question that it does carry alot of debt
Is there any fundamental reason for the stock to get close to $ 200 ?
any chance it could split ? thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 27, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and 5i team, Can you please provide your outlook on the US defense sector and RTN as a way to play that sector. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by RAJITH on January 27, 2015
Q: For my US account, i am thinking of buying a large energy company. CEO is down 32% from sept 14, BP down 34%, CVX down 22
I think they will all recover, and i believe CEO has the most upside to return to $200.00 Would you agree or recommend some better name.
Thanks, LC
Read Answer Asked by Luc on January 27, 2015
Q: With Zambia hiking the mining royalties, how much will this weigh on FM next earnings release?

As always, I appreciate your insight.
Read Answer Asked by ron on January 27, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Ryan,

Sorry to ask another Sylogist question.

Based on your analysis, what would you expect in terms of the FY '15 top line, earnings and cash flow? Secondly, based on these #'s and taking into account their top line growth, $1.50+ in cash, dividend, and No debt - would you find value in the share price at $8.00? Where would a good point be to increase a moderate position?

Because of the lack of analysts, and cheer leading from the company, I suspect there is a significant opportunity with the latest "bad" news report.

Thanks,

J.


Read Answer Asked by JAIME on January 27, 2015
Q: Hello, I plan to complete my portfolio with the following efts. Right now I am 100% canadian equity spread somewhat evenly over the 10 sectors using your income/model portfolios as a guide. I plan to add 2% of each bond ..xhy, cvd, cod, cob, ebb, flot, for 12% bond exposure, and 18% us equity etfs split evenly between vig, spy, iwo. This would leave 70% canadian equity with a mix of growth/dividend stocks 30/70 ratio. We have a 20 year time frame before retirement, very stable income. My portfolio is broken down to 22%rrsp, 28%tfsa, 50% non registered. I am thinking I should place my us etfs in the rrsp to avoid us taxes. Are XHY and FLOT considered US income as well?(main question) If so, I am assuming I should place these within a rrsp account as well and the rest of the bond etfs in my TFSAs. Would like your thoughts on this strategy. Also, do I have enough international/US exposure, or should I increase my US ETFs 5-10% or add an emerging market etf like VWO. Thanks again for your assistance, may have to dock me a few credits for this one:)
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on January 27, 2015
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