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Q: In an earlier response to Jacques you provided the 2015 performance for the S&P/TSX Total Return Index together with a link to where it can be found on the TMX site. I have been searching long and hard for historical performance data (going back further than 2 years) for the S&P/TSX Total Return Index to no avail. The TMX data only goes back 2 years, I would like to have at least 10 years of history to benchmark against my personal portfolio performance. I realize that this is a question better suited for the forums, and I did post the question in the “brokerages and research tools” forum a few weeks ago with no replies. I even noticed that another member posted the exact same question in one of the other forums also with no replies. Can you either provide the year to year performance going back 10 years or direct us to where it can be found? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on February 18, 2016
Q: Hi 5i team, between my wife and I we have 7 accounts, 2 RRSP, 2 LIRA, 2 TFSA, and 1 non-reg for a total value of 950K as of yesterdays closing, consisting of 38 stocks, and 7 ETF'S for fixed income and foreign exposure, spread across all account's. Do you think this is too many position's, the stock's are equally weighted at 5-8%.

thank you a very satisfied customer
Read Answer Asked by James on February 18, 2016
Q: Hi, will ask this again.
my portfolio needs help-- 23%cash-18%GGF31222-20%VUN-7%XEF-6%ZGI-4%SLF-5%VXC-5%ZUH-4%IYT-3%XEH-3%ATDB-2%DIS.
WE ARE 70 YEAR OLD RETIRED COUPLE W/O DEBTS. WE WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN TO DEPLOY OUR CASH. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT YOU WOULD CHANGE, IF ANY,AND WHERE YOU WOULD BEGIN TO PLACE OR NIBBLE CASH. WE ARE LEANING TOWARDS DIV.'S, BUT WOULD RELY ON YOUR INPUT. THANKS A LOT

Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 18, 2016
Q: When do these company's report earnings next:

CXR, CRH, TOY, LNR

Are they all YE (Q4) earnings?

What is their forcast for EPS and Cash Flow per Share for 2015 & 2016?

Thanks, Shane
Read Answer Asked by SHANE on February 18, 2016
Q: Xsr reported today after market closed--$265.6m rev. more than $256m expected,0.2 diluted eps less than 0.4 expected & $29.6m Ebidta.Please provide comments & its effect on price.Appreciate your usual great comments & services.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 18, 2016
Q: What are some of the growth names you would recommend in this environment? With thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William J on February 18, 2016
Q: Which company looks better for a 3 to 5 year hold, Telus or BCE.
(for share appreciation).

Thanks for you advise.
John
Read Answer Asked by John on February 18, 2016
Q: Could you tell me what the index total return (including dividends) was in 2015? Where can this information be found? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by jacques on February 17, 2016
Q: Greetings 5i Team, I have some cash to deploy to 1 or 2 of the following which are all in the red currently:
BOS -33%
IGM -17%
SLF -10%
SPB -21%
SYZ -6%
WCP-49%
What is your recommendation at this time?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on February 17, 2016
Q: 5i,
You are the best. Prompt, clear, and concise responses during this tough period, you are worth your weight in gold !
Thank you for your continued support and excellence in service and knowledge.
You are definitely the best investment service out there.
Read Answer Asked by Scott on February 17, 2016
Q: Hello Team

I've been thinking of establishing a 1/2 position in this company. I am light in materials/resources. As always, would appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 17, 2016
Q: STB jumped 9.43 per cent today. What do you think of its results? A buy at these levels?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Kurt W on February 17, 2016
Q: I own some preferred shares in EFN, what happens to them should the company split? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 17, 2016
Q: I got lucky and called both a (near term) top in CSU and a further drop in AAPL, exiting my positions leaving $75K cash to invest.

My belief is that the next 12-24 months minimum are going to be very tough sledding for both the global economy and especially Canada therefore I'm adopting a defensive position, shying away from highly volatile growth stocks and looking to deploy that money among 5-7 dividend paying GARP stocks.

My question: adding to a well diversified Canadian portfolio, and irrespective of sector, what would be your suggestions that best combined a secure 4+ % dividend with the likelihood of share price increases in the next 1-5 years.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on February 17, 2016
Q: Have 10K to invest on behalf of each of my children. Timeline is 5+ years. Seeking growth. Risk is acceptable. Your guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for the excellent and informative service.
Read Answer Asked by Joel on February 17, 2016