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Q: I have a disproportionately large position in Apple. Now that it has recovered to the $120 level, I'm considering selling a portion of it to bring it back to a more reasonable percentage of my portfolio. Can you give me your view on this stock, and provide your insight into the influence all their cash will have on the stock price if corporate income taxes are reduced
Read Answer Asked by Marco on January 23, 2017
Q: Hi 5I Team,
My question is regarding US ETFs. Could you list some well balanced US ETFs that could do well under a Trump presidency? And if you had to only pick 1 of these ETFs to invest in, which would it be?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on January 23, 2017
Q: The potential for an increased US protectionist stance has me thinking about the possible impact on Canadian companies (non-manufacturing) doing business in the US. Some of the big Canadian banks like TD have significant US exposure, as do some utilities like FTS or AQN. These companies are Canadian, but have US offices and presumably employ thousands of Americans. They do not really export any product into the US. Do you see any reason for concern for Canadian companies like these that have US offices and employees that provide a service (as opposed to selling a Canadian-made manufactured product into the US)?

Are Canadian banks, utilities or similar companies covered under any NAFTA provisions that could be re-negotiated? Do the profits on their US operations all come back to Canada?

Perhaps it is a little premature for these questions, but I hope 5i will be proactive in keeping its clients advised of any developments respecting Canadian companies operating in the US.

Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on January 23, 2017
Q: Hello 5i team,
I am a value investor looking for dividend income. I would like to know if I should sell JNJ $3000 profit, M M M $4000 profit, T $5000 profit and others with $1000-$3000 profit. I do not need the money. I like to hold and sell only if there is a problem such as dividends disappearing.
If you write "sell" what do you think of "Old Republic", and "BB&T"? If you suggest "sell all with profits $1000-$4000" could you suggest replacements for dividends with a 10 year outlook?

thank you
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on January 23, 2017
Q: I'm looking for dividend growth ETFs for diversification (e.g. VGG, VGH) .. can you suggest how to do that but without having companies like MONSANTO, MACDONALDS, PEPSI AND COKE in the mix? thanks
Read Answer Asked by Patrik on January 23, 2017
Q: Would you be an investor in CSX based on Hunter Harrison taking the helm? It has popped almost 20% today on that rumour. Would you wait until it becomes official? I missed out on the CP run while he was in charge and am interested in your opinion if he can replicate his success once again.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Marty on January 19, 2017
Q: How do Canadian telecoms compare to US or European telecoms? If attempting to build a globally-diversified portfolio, which region would you suggest an investor go to for telecom exposure? Which companies would you recommend? Thanks in advance!
Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on January 19, 2017