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Q: I was saddened to hear about the tragic loss of CEO of Spectra7. Where does this leave the company, since it is a small company? Do you feel they can move forward, or more likely to try sell the company now? I imagine it will take a long time to regain their footing? Or was there a lot of operational involvement from others in the company that could move it forward?
Read Answer Asked by Kel on May 31, 2016
Q: Comments on Photon Control's Q1 results please.

I really like this small unique company. No debt and tons of cash which it seems to add to every quarter. I'm thinking about adding to it some more at these levels. One thing that has frustrated me; however, is the cash stock pile not doing much... just sitting there on their balance sheet.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on May 31, 2016
Q: I read with interest your recent article in the Post and was intrigued by the comment that research shows 90% of portfolio returns come from sector allocation - if a person wanted to take advantage of that, in a simple, easy to manage and inexpensive way (ignoring taxes for the moment) what would be your view be on an approach where one's equity component of their portfolio consisted entirely of a number of ETF's with each one of the ETF's focused on a particular sector, with a periodic (say quarterly) rebalancing? What specific ETF's would you suggest for such a portfolio? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by RICHARD on May 20, 2016
Q: Hello,
I am concerned about my sector weighting in Technology.If I include the stocks listed above,my weighting is 32%.I also have CSU,ESL,CGI,SH and SYZ,all in a range of 1% to 6%.Thank you for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Allen on May 19, 2016
Q: What are your thoughts on Absolute Software (TSX:ABT)?
Read Answer Asked by Boyd on May 17, 2016
Q: Hi 5i Team!

FTG was a top pick on Market Call yesterday and is among the most active on the TSX today. Your lone opinion on FTG on April 12 indicates a positive impression and outlook. Would you please expand on your opinion as follows:

What current metrics matter to 5i when evaluating this company now, and how does this guide you in forming your opinion?

What metrics would you focus on when evaluating FTG a year from now?

What industry do they serve, and who are their main customers To what extent do they depend on domestic and export sales of their technology?

Is FTG a good candidate for a 2-3% patient wealth building portfolio or do you consider more of a cyclical investment?

Is FTG the kind of investment that would possibly considered by 5i in future as a candidate for the Growth Portfolio?

Appreciate your opinion, as always...

SGR
Read Answer Asked by SG on May 14, 2016
Q: In my RRSP account,I had double position in ESL, I sold half today, and thinking to add another Tech company for diversification. Which one you prefer, SH ,OTC, FB or other name. I already have KXS, DH, SIS.

Thanks
Kuldip
Read Answer Asked by Kuldip on May 10, 2016
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