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Q: ILMN gave non GAAP projections of about 13% earnings growth for 2018. About $4.55 from $4.00. This seems somewhat meagre. Do you know if they are generally cautious with their numbers historically? I like their business but do not know quite how to take this information of seemingly slower growth. Are the hedging expectations overly?
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 02, 2018
Q: I would like to combine JPM with two new other US positions in a US$ portfolio to achieve a good mix in the financial sector. Wondering what your thoughts are about adding an investment company like SCHB or AMTD or is there another entity that you suggest?....and also an insurance company that you would suggest that would benefit from rising US interest rates? (I currently hold SLF in a Cdn$ portfolio.)....Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 02, 2018
Q: Hi 5i
I intended on holding (PUR and AVO) for the long term but cannot due to their being taken over by XYL and MSI. These acquisitions will mean a cash infusion and I'm wondering whether a purchase of the acquiring companies is sensible. What is your opinion of these US companies (it is understood that they are not your focus but I respect and appreciate your opinion)

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by mike on February 02, 2018
Q: Hello Folks
What are your feelings re: holding on to both Kraft Heinz and Starbucks, which are both struggling with their own issues. Would you consider McDonalds a decent bet/ replacement at present as it has been taking positive steps, but is expensive. Do you have other suggestions in this sector?
Thanks for your good work
brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 02, 2018
Q: About a year about, I purchased CVS as a hedge against a downturn in the US health care. Since then CVS price dropped nearly 20 since then....first attributed to Amazon purchasing a grocer retailer, then recovered somewhat but then declined because of the news of three large parties, including Amazon planning to get into the health care sector to reduce costs to consumers. Seems CVS is out of favour...and could be so for sometime. Question - do I hold or do I let it go and focus on another US stock and what names would you suggest?
Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 01, 2018
Q: Hi 5i,
For an RSP focused on growth, which two would you pick for cybersecurity exposure? Or would you pick something else (other than an ETF)?
TIA
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on February 01, 2018
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