Q: BHP Billiton made a bid for Potash a few years back at over $100 a share. Has the share count changed since that bid? Uf the rumour is true is it possible that BHP Billiton would get involved again. What is a reasonable price to pay to buy Potash that would be acceptable to shareholders?
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Q: (MISC) Aug 30/16 ? asked by Anthony:
As noted stop loss orders don't always work.
To limit fill losses enter 'stop loss with stop limit' orders rather than 'stop loss' orders. You also enter buy orders with a 'buy on stop with stop limit' order.
As noted stop loss orders don't always work.
To limit fill losses enter 'stop loss with stop limit' orders rather than 'stop loss' orders. You also enter buy orders with a 'buy on stop with stop limit' order.
Q: Where do you stand in the debate regarding the "impending bubble burst" in the Toronto real estate market? Thanx Robbie
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and Team,
CLF offers a better rate of return than GICs, about 3% from what I can determine. What are the risks of parking a lot of cash in that ETF, more than 100 000$?
Thanks for the great service.
CLF offers a better rate of return than GICs, about 3% from what I can determine. What are the risks of parking a lot of cash in that ETF, more than 100 000$?
Thanks for the great service.
Q: Hello 5i,
I could not locate past Q&A on FEYE however it was there some time ago (perhaps before the rollout of the revised format). I tried the symbol and text fields, however no joy.
I could not locate past Q&A on FEYE however it was there some time ago (perhaps before the rollout of the revised format). I tried the symbol and text fields, however no joy.
Q: Hi,
I would like your opinion on whether holding the banks are sufficient for financial exposure. I am debating selling some of the Canadian banks and go into a life insurer like Sun Life. Do you feel its warranted to own both a bank and lifeco or do I have enough exposure holding just the banks. Thanks.
I would like your opinion on whether holding the banks are sufficient for financial exposure. I am debating selling some of the Canadian banks and go into a life insurer like Sun Life. Do you feel its warranted to own both a bank and lifeco or do I have enough exposure holding just the banks. Thanks.
Q: I would appreciate your thoughts on the rumored merger of AGU & POT as reported this morning on BNN (Aug 30th).
Any recommendations on how to proceed (assuming one does not currently hold either company) but would be willing to open a position depending on your opinion.
Thanks in advance,
Scot
Any recommendations on how to proceed (assuming one does not currently hold either company) but would be willing to open a position depending on your opinion.
Thanks in advance,
Scot
Q: Hi All at 5i!!! CanWel just purchased Total Forest Industries. Is this a good time to buy some stock in the company? What are your thoughts? How does this company compare to Stella Jones. Thank you, Tamara
Q: Please comment on Grenville latest eps and outlook. Thanks
Q: Hi Peter Comments on bns
regards Stan
regards Stan
Q: I have 73 % of my investment portfolio in stocks. I'm 80+ years of age and have not need for income from the portfolio; it will be transferred to a future generation. My advisor recommends reducing the stock component to 60 %. He suggests purchasing large amounts of Manulife Global Tactical Credit Fund & Manulife Asia Total Return Bond Fund. Please provide me with a critical review of those funds. Do you have other suggestions in the fixed income area?
Q: Hi guys,
Your thoughts on ATD.B latest quarter.
Thanks
Jim
Your thoughts on ATD.B latest quarter.
Thanks
Jim
Q: Good morning Peter, Ryan, and Team,
In today's answer to Adam about DRIPs (SIS in particular), you told him that "on a portfolio basis, we would just never get into a situation where you need to sell something to generate cash". Is it appropriate to sell part of a stock or ETF to raise cash if you're doing it for portfolio balancing? Or is this a dangerous strategy that could backfire if the market takes a nose-dive? I'm presently in a situation like this in my RRIF, which is well-balanced using mostly 5i recommendations, plus some fixed-income ETFs.
Thanks as always for your timely advice.
In today's answer to Adam about DRIPs (SIS in particular), you told him that "on a portfolio basis, we would just never get into a situation where you need to sell something to generate cash". Is it appropriate to sell part of a stock or ETF to raise cash if you're doing it for portfolio balancing? Or is this a dangerous strategy that could backfire if the market takes a nose-dive? I'm presently in a situation like this in my RRIF, which is well-balanced using mostly 5i recommendations, plus some fixed-income ETFs.
Thanks as always for your timely advice.
Q: What are your thoughts on Lukadia for a 3-5 year hold?
Thanks much.
Thanks much.
Q: Hi Team
I hold about 16% U.S. stocks in U.S. dollars. I am also well balanced, holding many within your 3 PFs (mostly the Balanced PF). I am thinking of buying ULTA with new US$ (1.25%). The stock is down about 6% or so in the last week. The only news I find is that ULTA is aligning with the Proactive product, which I would have thought would cause an uptick. Do you feel this is a good time to buy? Or is there a problem with ULTA?
I'm so very glad I joined in early 2014. What a difference you guys have made!!!
I hold about 16% U.S. stocks in U.S. dollars. I am also well balanced, holding many within your 3 PFs (mostly the Balanced PF). I am thinking of buying ULTA with new US$ (1.25%). The stock is down about 6% or so in the last week. The only news I find is that ULTA is aligning with the Proactive product, which I would have thought would cause an uptick. Do you feel this is a good time to buy? Or is there a problem with ULTA?
I'm so very glad I joined in early 2014. What a difference you guys have made!!!
Q: Can you tell me does Canada have any listed companies that make components , modules or parts for hybrid / electric vehicles? Are any of them invest-able yet in your opinion? Thanks!
Q: How would you ranks these engineering companies based on current levels and why?
Q: Cheers 5i team, very glad to be a new subscriber.
Understanding that you cover quasi exclusively Canadian equities, my question pertains to FMX. I am looking for exposure to EM. What do you think of this company with exposure to Mexico, Latin America and the Philippines? Would you be a buyer? Also, what is the level of currency risk one would be undertaking with this stock. Feel free to name other preferences of yours in the EM space.
Thank you very much.
KR.
Understanding that you cover quasi exclusively Canadian equities, my question pertains to FMX. I am looking for exposure to EM. What do you think of this company with exposure to Mexico, Latin America and the Philippines? Would you be a buyer? Also, what is the level of currency risk one would be undertaking with this stock. Feel free to name other preferences of yours in the EM space.
Thank you very much.
KR.
Q: Could you recommend a source of accurate and up to date statistics of mutual fund flows? Also interested in ETF fund flows, especially leveraged ETFs.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Q: Your thoughts on Coca Cola would be appreciated.
Thanks so much.
Anne
Thanks so much.
Anne