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Q: Hi fellows,
In the US consumer cyclical sector, would crox be a good buy now in view of the coming spring/summer and is it very sensitive to the Asian markets ? What would be your favorites in the consumer cyclical sector, Canada and USA, for the coming months ?

Have a good year in all regards,

JD
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on January 08, 2019
Q: I understand how MAXR's debt (and now, cost of capital) undermines its prospects, but: isn't MAXR still a high-barriers-to-entry stock? I believe 5i said, many years ago, that there weren't that many companies that could even attempt the sorts of things they did. Aren't the rules for de facto monopolies more foregiving - for example, as concerns the multiplicity of suitors who would be prepared to look past this particular failure?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 08, 2019
Q: I am a 75 year old RIF investor and generally invest conservatively in dividend paying companies, but I do like to allot a portion of the investment to something that might fly.

I have previously owned GC and TSGI, but sold both at a loss and bought LVS, which at least pays a dividend. It too, has been a loser, so I would like to know whether There is more chance of recovery with GC or TSGI than LVS, or whether I should just stay the course.

What are your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 08, 2019
Q: Greetings 5i team.
Given that Rogers is up approx 12% on the year and pays a dividend of 2.7%, would it make sense to SELL RCI.B and buy either BCE (down 9% with a div = 5.2%) or T (down 5% with a div = 4.3%)? This is registered money; Cap gains are not an issue. I own the stock for stability and income.
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Steve on January 08, 2019
Q: I like Morguard's distribution, at over 8%. It seems to be fairing well lately, especially in comparison to almost everyone else (CAR and IIP.UN, your preferences in REITs are down 5-6% while MRT is up 7.82%). What do you think of it, and its prospects? Is the distribution safe? Is MRT likely to be needing cash soon? It's up strongly on a strongly down day, which is one of the things I look for in 'safer' stocks.
Read Answer Asked by John on January 07, 2019
Q: I am looking to, over the next several months re-balance my portfolio. Can you suggest 5 Blue Chip type names from that meet the following criteria. I am not sure if there is a true, generally accepted definition of blue chip (GE anyone?) but I am looking for some reasonable, groiwng yield, good management with a track record, a generally if slowly growing company, a busines that is both established and has a clear viable future.

1. Not resource or oil extraction companies.
2. Not one of the big banks (as I presume they would all make it).
3. No more than 1 utility plesae.

Thank-you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on January 07, 2019
Q: A lot of positives in today's new release for Questor. Notwithstanding the size of the order, but the Company is now selling its clean technology into a new market: Mexico. Also for the first time this order included the power generation component from its Clear Power product line as part of the total solution. What are your thoughts for QST and its stock price going forward?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on January 07, 2019
Q: With new TFSA money available I am considering bringing these companies from a 3.5% position to a full 5% position. Any concerns or cautions?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 07, 2019
Q: I would like to add one railway holding to an already well-diversified portfolio .. given the recent news about CN's development of a bitumen "puck" as an alternative method for shipping crude, which of these two (CNR or CP) would you favour this month? Does this news have implications for pipelines?
Read Answer Asked by Patrik on January 03, 2019
Q: I currently hold small positions on the following. Based on current valuations and growth expectations, which Companies would you add to? in order of preference,

Thanks Valter
Read Answer Asked by Valter on January 03, 2019
Q: Hi , i have 7 stocks that dropped below 2.5% of my holdings. BEP.UN (2.38%), NFI (2.33%), PHO (2.20%), SJ (1.92%), TOY (1.91%), DOL (1.61%), PIF (1.53%).
I also have a 15% cash position. Please Rank all 7 for potentially increasing to a 2.5% position. Also, is there any of the 7 stocks full position (5%) contenders.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by André on January 03, 2019