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Q: I manage my husband's and my TFSA's as if they are one account so we do not duplicate the stocks in the 2 accounts and can have a reasonable size of position. We have a similar weighting of ALA, REI.UN, SIA, WSP, ZEB, BEP.UN, CGX, and HR.UN and PKI, and a double weighting of CPD and CDZ. We currently have about $110K in the two accounts and $20K of that is in cash. Can you suggest what we might add to or change in the above list, considering that we prefer income paying securities with some growth prospects and want the TFSA's to act independently of our other investments as a relatively conservative growth vehicle.
Read Answer Asked by Maria on December 02, 2016
Q: In light of the big pipeline announcements today by the liberals could you please group the above stocks as to the winners and losers. e.g Big winner, Winner, No Effect, Loser and Big Loser. This is very topical and stave of some questions and be worthy of an article. I look for to your answers and advise as always.
mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 30, 2016
Q: Hello Peter, I am looking for income, safety and some growth, I will appreciate your suggestion, ranking, perhaps a better choice of yours. Many thanks, J. A. P. Burlington
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on November 23, 2016
Q: Could you please explain why Spin Master's Q3 earnings have been higher than the aggregate of the other quarters combined? Would you anticipate this to change in Q12017 with several new products coming online for the holidays? I'm not very comfortable investing in companies like TOY, PBH and PKI due to valuation so do you think that starting with small positions in each and adding to the winners makes sense?
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on November 18, 2016
Q: Hi 5i - I own the following stocks (in a diversified portfolio) and Im looking to top them up to a full 5% position. At todays prices (for a long term hold) which ones would you top up first? Thanks, Neil

Telus - 3%
BNS - 2.5%
SIS - 2.3%
PKI - 2.1%
KXS - 1.2%
SJ - 1.1%
NFI - 1.1%



Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 16, 2016
Q: I have recently joined 5i and have started converting one of my portfolios to the 5i Balanced Equity Portfolio. Given the limited funds, I am only comfortable holding about 10 positions. I am contributing to this account regularly, with the intention of building up to a full 20 positions within 12-18 months. Given today's conditions, which companies would be best to get into first?

I already hold full positions in CSU, KXS, NFI and SIS.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on November 14, 2016
Q: Hi, Parkland Fuel stock continues to get pounded every day since its recent earnings release, losing over 10% of its value. It was mentioned as a baby Alimentation Couche Tard. Today, ATD.b stock price also showed considerable weakness. I have just started to wonder if there is a rotation out of these consumer names which have done well in past. And, if so, do you see this trend persisting, since money seems to be moving into banks, industrials and energy/material stocks. I have a small position in ATD.b but just doubled my PKI holding to overweight and feel a little concerned. Thanks for your valued advice.
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on November 11, 2016
Q: Hi, Parkland Fuel stock tumbled at the open on Friday and closed 4.4% lower. I own it from before and was happy to add to my position on this drop. PKI has been in your portfolios for a while and was also a Top Pick recently. Is there something in the quarterly results which needs to be worried about ? After the CST brands acquisition, stock has just gone straight up and Friday was the first serious correction. Would appreciate your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on November 06, 2016
Q: As a newer subscriber to 5i, i am interested in purchasing your BE portfolio. The above names have had huge run ups and I don't know how to approach them. Which ones are buyable at these levels?
Of the ones you deem buyable, can you comment, for each, as to whether a half position or full position should be taken.
And can you rank these in terms in terms of your preferences at current levels?

Thank you for your excellent service, as always.

KR
Read Answer Asked by Karim on November 03, 2016
Q: I'm a late 20s investor looking to augment my company group retirement rrsp (invested in MF's - Index/Mawer) with individual stocks. My goal is to add positions until I'm close to the Balanced Equity portfolio.
At this time, which of the above (or another if there is a better option that I haven't listed) would be a good idea to start with? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 02, 2016
Q: Hi, Peter & Co. I am looking for some companies that I might add to my elderly sister's portfolio during the tax-loss selling period. She is looking for some dividends, some growth and reasonable stability. Her portfolio has a lot of cash. She currently owns:
DH
Genworth
Northwest Healthcare
A&W
Brookfield Renewable
High Arctic Energy(long-term position,slight loss)
Canacol Energy (small, profitable position)
Would you please give me 2 or 3 names in your selected sectors that I can monitor for opportune purchases?
With appreciation for your great service.
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on November 02, 2016
Q: Hi , can you please provide the estimates for Revenue, EBITDA and EPS for the quarterly release, next week. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on October 31, 2016
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