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Q: XT-N
iShares Exponential Technologies

I am looking for an ETF that follows emerging new technologies. One that seems to fit the bill is iShares Exponential Technologies (XT-N). What do you think of it? Is there another you would like better? Are there any traded in Canada?
Read Answer Asked by David on July 25, 2016
Q: I'm considering a 2.5% investment of my portfolio in TIO Network[TNC]. Is this too much or too little?Since you began covering it last Oct., it has run up from $1.40 to a close of $2.39 yesterday. Is that too expensive for a buy or has it grown enough to offset that price increase?What are its short & long term prospects for growth? As always, your imput is much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on July 25, 2016
Q: My question concerns fuel pricing and specifically, profit margins. Prior to ATD.B's last quarter results, concerns were raised about a potential decline in profit margins from gas sales. However, I thought retail gas price margins were quite stable and that it was the underlying price of oil that caused gas prices to gyrate. In fact, I thought retailers were helped by fluctuating oil prices because they are quick to raise prices when oil goes up (thus selling lower priced inventories gas at a higher price) but slow to lower them when oil drops. Is this thesis correct? If I am at least somewhat correct, it would therefore seem that overall sales is not that important a metric for these companies.

How much do gasoline profits contribute to these companies over all profits? Or are in store sales more important?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 25, 2016
Q: Hi, Ceapro Inc has garnered a lot of attention in recent months, with mentions of Nutragena, J&J and Jennifer Anniston. Stock appeared to have settled around $1.75-$1.80, but after Mr Peter Imhof made it one of his top picks on BNN, last week, it has shot up by another 25% in 3 days. Bob Mcwhirter mentioned on BNN that co. has built a new plant and would need to grow its revenue 10X to justify market expectations priced in the stock. Could you please provide some perspective on this co. and comment if it deserves this valuation and is worth starting a small position? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on July 25, 2016
Q: While I realize that no one has a crystal ball, do you have any thoughts regarding the possible timing of a possible sale of the company or, if not, a decision not to sell for that matter? I wondered if it might be around the next quarters(August 12 ) results when there may be a better understanding of the impact of Brexit on the company's finances. Or do you think that this might require another quarter or so to sort itself out? Any thoughts on the probability of a sale actually happening? At this time the market seems to be discounting any potential sale!
Read Answer Asked by John on July 25, 2016
Q: I note your recent comments on the risks associated with the present contracts for NIF but my understanding from one of the noted brokerages is that the Co has a "break up" value of somewhere between 3.50 and 5.00, which of course is well ahead of the current pricing and worth a wait for this to be realized. Could you comment please. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 25, 2016
Q: In numerous answers to investment questions you refer to the Q&A Section. I cannot find this section.
Please tell me how to get there. Thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 25, 2016
Q: I am looking into adjusting the Energy Sector of my portfolio which is at 5% of total equities. I have SU, ECA and CVE. Would you recommend switching any or all of these to PKI and RRX or stay the course?
Thanks for the great service!
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on July 25, 2016
Q: Hi, CCL Industries stock price has stalled lately after touching a high of $249, few months ago. Recent acquisitions, including Checkpoint systems should be positive to its business and profitability should only go up. Even when markets are hitting new highs every day, stock price seems unable to move out of its narrow range although most analysts have price targets between $275-$285. CCL.b is almost 8.5% of portfolio and I am considering scaling it down. What is holding its price performance, in your view? Based on the recent Winpak results and other information/indicators, is it prudent to wait until quarterly results are released or act now to avoid risk of a surprise on the downside? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on July 25, 2016
Q: At canadianmoneysaver.ca/events I would like to register for your
Canadian MoneySaver Day. The Register button takes me to the main MoneyShow registration page. Do I register here for your Canadian MoneySaver Day?
Read Answer Asked by Craig on July 25, 2016
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