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Q: Hi, I've been holding some cash for a few months in my TFSA. I'm 52, growth oriented investor. I have TV as the sole investment at the moment in this account. Can you suggest a strategy for building out the account with stocks? How should the investments differ from my rsp? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on September 14, 2018
Q: I'm looking forward to the Toronto World Money show this Friday and Saturday. Does the staff of 5i have some speaking engagements or meetings to attend this year? Always a great show by Kim and her staff and very well attended.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on September 12, 2018
Q: Hi, Guys
Just a general question on allocations and percentage weighting in portfolios.
When you're dealing with multtiple accounts (RRSP,SPRRSP, RESP, Taxable Investment Accts, TSFA's), which I am, what is the concensus on the following:
1) Do you count all accounts together when weighing percentages, do you separate taxable from RRSP's, or do you treat each account separately?
2) Wouldn't you treat percentage weightings differently in the various accounts(RRSP vs Taxable)?
Cheers,
Chris
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on September 12, 2018
Q: 5iR mentions from time to time about buying
a stock that is showing good momentum.
My question is how would I know if a stock
has good momentum before buying, aka how would I know one,
if I saw one? .........thanks....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 12, 2018
Q: Hello 5I team
Would it be a good idea to short HMMJ or a Canadian Healthcare ETF? How much of the Canadian health care sector is Marijuana. Would there be a catalyst or a cue you use to determine when and if this is a good idea? Also how might you structure such a call? I have not shorted any equity so I am rather green on this. Also I am looking forward to the Moneyshow. Thanks for all the work you do to make this event a success and all the endless questions here. Jeremy
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on September 12, 2018
Q: Your answer today on leveraged EFTs using risky options that added a lot of risk over time concluding avoidance.
A few days ago you responded to a ? about HXT HXH HXS that used Swaps to convert Divs to ROCs that implied these ETFs were fine to hold.
Are swaps a different risk asset than derivatives. What is swapped for what.

Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernie on September 11, 2018
Q: What are your thoughts on annuities for someone who is going into retirement?
Thanks. Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terry on September 10, 2018
Q: Hey guys. My question is about building a great Canadian portfolio. I have done well for over 5 years now using screeners and small/micro cap stocks but this causes high commissions, volatility, and confidence issues. I have started to switch into your Balanced portfolio and stocks from your coverage list. You guys have an amazing list of stocks to choose from and an amazing balanced portfolio. Ty for that. I have been a big fan of Peter for many many years now and would like to know some tips or core rules he uses to find good stocks. Also a tip on how to adjust the industry weights in the portfolio. I know a book can be written on this subject and I have read William O'Neil's book and Graham's books but I find their strategies are to volatile or lag the Canadian market.
Thank you so much!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on September 10, 2018
Q: Hi, Can you explain and provide an example of how the Management fee is calculated and how it affects me as a purchaser of an ETF (how much does the management fee cost me?).
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on September 10, 2018
Q: Can you explain a leveraged ETF? If it is a leveraged Dow ETF, Does it hold the 30 DOW companies? or is it doing something different. I see some that attempt to achieve 2x or 3x the Dow Jones Industrial average. From a risk perspective, is it safe to say the at the would come with 2x or 3x the risk as well?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on September 10, 2018
Q: Where can I find out how an income trust pays out it’s distribution in terms of dividends, return of capital, etc. so I can evaluate its suitability in a non-registered account.

Ed
Read Answer Asked by Edward on September 07, 2018
Q: Re:your answer to Johns question of august 27th. 10 pick of best company's to best weather a correction. Would you consider a portfolio of 30% pmif and 70% these 10 picks at 5% each to be a decent portfolio no matter an iminent significant correction is at hand or not or would you tweek it in some way. Thank you kindly. Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on September 06, 2018
Q: While calculating ROE with cash earnings (amortization of intangibles added back), do you make the corresponding adjustment to retained earnings & thereby to shareholders equity? If so please provide the rationale behind this.

FJ
Read Answer Asked by Febin on September 06, 2018
Q: 5i, Generally speaking when is the best time to buy stock, At end, or beginning of the week, month, etc
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on September 06, 2018
Q: Hello Peter / Ryan
Generally speaking, is there anything out there that really worries you about the way the economy is currently or where it is headed ? On the whole, you seem optimistic / upbeat and I'm wondering what it takes to shake you up and make you nervous. Just curious.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by mike on September 05, 2018
Q: Just an observation.Traders returned from vacation and are adjusting portfolios.Historical data shows that Sept is a month of decline,on average 0.5% to 0.7% for SP,NQ & DJ.On the other hand,only 5 times since 1980 has SP been higher for each month for April to August.In those years the final 4 months were higher every time with some really strong returns
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 04, 2018
Q: I keep seeing reports that a company has missed estimates. I understand that estimates are made by advisors. There seems to be major swings if a company misses estimates. What the hell do outsiders know about the company to have such an effect on the share price. It seems to me a lot of bafflegab but I welcome your comments and don't be afraid to shoot me down.
PB
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 04, 2018
Q: Hello Peter;
NTAP, SQ, TEAM, ANET, WDAY
I read your article in the Financial Post. I had been following NTAP & SQ but other 3 others were just as good. Thank you.
I suggest you please include US stocks you find interesting in 5i. It is hard to make money in the Canadian market. I understand you have non-conflict pledge for the Canadian market and therefore you do not invest here but invest in the US. I and others would have no problem if you include US stocks with a declaration that you have invested in it. Come to think about it, you may do the same for the Canadian market.
Read Answer Asked by Shah on September 04, 2018
Q: Why the CRA is targeting some TFSA accounts in court; Should an average investor be worried? by Jonathan Chevreau Aug 27, 2018 https://www.moneysense.ca/save/investing/cra-tfsa-accounts-court/

I don't think this is something I need to worry about just yet as I only have $81k in my account and my wife has $106k in her KTFSA (I call it the Kinda Tax Free Saving Account because it's kinda ok to make some money just not too much). We both still have $7k TFSA room for this yr. but we also have plenty of RRSP contribution room. In light of this article, I'm wondering if we should hold off adding to our TFSA until more clarity is provided by the either the courts or CRA.

Like many, I'm sure we aren't using our accounts like a business but at the same time I don't know what triggers an audit. Nor do I wish to find out since I don’t have the time/resources to prove our innocents. I'm starting to think this may be concerning to more than just a handful of 'savvy' investors as the article would imply.

We appreciate your insight on this topic.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on September 04, 2018