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Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on a small company called Ecosphere Technologies, ESPH. they just started a dividend and are clearly on a growth path, however, not sure if they can afford a divi and growth at the same time especially at their size.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 20, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, I have a mix of 11 stocks in my RSP portfolio averaging about 7-8% weighting of each except for PPY and RY that are about 12-15% respectively and I was thinking of adding "G". I don't wanna bother you with listing the stocks but they are known names that pay dividends, oils, telecom, pipeline etc. diversified I think but no golds. What's your opinion on G and is it worth adding just because I don't have any gold and the price is low? Thanks, Nick
Read Answer Asked by Nick on June 20, 2013
Q: Hello to all ...my question regards the Bernanke announcement of pull back on bond buying by the fed. Is this the precursor to stopping ALL QE in 2013 and then raising interest rates at some time in 2014? And are hyou people still confident interest rates will stay low till late 2014 ?
Read Answer Asked by Alan on June 20, 2013
Q: Hi. SWY I'm about 60% under water,would you suggest seling or continue to ride out?
Read Answer Asked by gordon on June 20, 2013
Q: Hi 5i team,

My wife's portfolio is heavily overweight on BCE. Given the recent sentiment on dividend paying stocks from the potential for increases in the interest rates, I was thinking about bringing the weighting down and reinvesting in VIG. Would you recommend this switch based on the potential upside between the two or would there be another stock that you would recommend in lieu?

Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on June 20, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on QC Holdings, QCCO.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 20, 2013
Q: Hi 5i,
Given today's market correction, i'm looking to opportunistically buy some income oriented stocks. What's your top pick in the space given today's reaction (possible over-reaction). I am currently looking at the basket play (XRE-T) and Brookfield Office Properties (BOP.UN-T). Thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Sasha on June 20, 2013
Q: h, would you buy RY at this level for income.thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dario on June 20, 2013
Q: Hi, i'am wondering if 5i research team would have a quick formula to get a fair value of a company vs stock price, when you look at a company financials. I've read books on buffett got a few tricks. thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dario on June 20, 2013
Q: With the recent declines in the gold sector my exposure to gold has dropped from about 15% to 7%. I have been adhering to your "do nothing" approach and as I write this gold is down another $75 dollars this morning before the market open. I am considering increasing my exposure. Would you endorse such a move (i.e.trying to time a bottom) or would you advise sticking with the "do nothing" approach until there is a meaningful upward move in the price of gold or gold stocks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on June 20, 2013
Q: This is for a fixed income component of a taxable account. Preferred share ETF's, such as CPD, have dropped 2% or more in the last month. Are they still a good place to invest, or is it time to bail, take a loss and move on to short term bonds, or after the recent declines, is this a good buying opportunity.
Read Answer Asked by David on June 20, 2013
Q: Hi,

I'm gradually building an RSP for my daughter who is in her late twenties. For her, although age might allow more risk, a 'stable' combination of growth and dividends is what I 'm looking for. To get international exposure, she has HAZ-TO and PEY (U.S.). Would you switch to VIG or add to either of these?
Read Answer Asked by James on June 20, 2013
Q: I'm not sure if there is an answer which can be given so I apologize in advance if that is true. The markets don't appear to like Bernanke's statements going by market action from 2 PM on and tonight's futures. My question is what should we be watching for in the near future to determine whether this is knee-jerk or the start of a serious reaction.

I know the obvious--whether the market goes up or down but is there anything else to watch such as extent, duration of any down, volume or some other internals. Are previous support levels still relevant in any panic?

Bryon in Elmira.
Read Answer Asked by Bryon on June 19, 2013
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