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Q: I looked at their financials and some things did not make sense: high intangible asset amount, negative ROE yet have a good cash position and high advance from customers I guess that gets amortized over the year? No debt which is great - so, to me this picture is a little confusing? Their product is security software which I would think, is a good place to be - who are their customers? Thinking of buying in my TFSA -what do you think?
Read Answer Asked by James on December 19, 2016
Q: Do you prefer:
(i) the 3 ETF Canadian Couch Potato Portfolio (VAB, VCN, VXC) (ii) the 11 ETF Canadian Money Saver Portfolio (CBO, XBB, CPD, XIC, CDZ, XGD, VEE, VE, SPY, VIG, IWO; or
(iii) something in-between?

Also, do you have any thoughts on Norm Rothery's Hot Potato (a take on the Canadian Couch Potato
- http://www.moneysense.ca/save/investing/spicier-couch-potato-portfolio/ )

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on December 19, 2016
Q: Hi there, in your previous answer on Friday regarding PLI, you were going to fact check on the short sell attack report, have you done so yet? You were going to check on several things, have you had a chance and what things were you going to check on? What conclusions have you come to after the weekend? Sorry, but this is a large holding and hoping that 5i is on top of this one...for all members! Are you confident enough in PLI management/board that you will be adding to the GP holding? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on December 19, 2016
Q: Hi Guys, I currently hold all the Balanced Equity Portfolio stocks in my TFSA with approximately the same weightings, which represents my ~20% Canadian equity exposure. How would you recommend investing the addition $5,500 in January? (Would bolster up a couple of holdings be reasonable, if so which ones, or hold it in cash until there is other activity in the portfolio?)

Thank you for such a great performing portfolio!
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on December 19, 2016
Q: Hi everyone,

Happy Holidays! I have small exposure to the materials sector through a 4% position in Stella-Jones. With the decrease in gold, I am looking at adding some gold exposure with Agnico Eagle. Do you favour adding exposure to gold or other sub sectors of materials. I know you've recommended Methanex recently.

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on December 15, 2016
Q: Hello 5i Team,
I've been building a portfolio matching the Balanced Equity Portfolio.
So far I invested in all recommended companies with the exception of
CSU, ENGH, CCL.B, KXS, CXI, T and WCP. Out of these 7, which 2 would you
recommend to invest on right now based on price and diversification?
Please recommend half or full position. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Luis on December 15, 2016
Q: Hi there, regarding PLI in the GP, can you shed any light as to who's selling heavily? Any insiders selling in the past three months? Any insiders buying recently? Have you finally read the false report, any comments on it? Any thoughts, best guess, as to what price range an equity issue would be done at considering where the stock price is now, if one is done?? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on December 15, 2016
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