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Q: Hello 5i team,
My holdings in the technology sector represent 23% of my portfolio; they consist of CLS, CSU, DSG, ENGH, GIB.A, KXS, OTEX, PHO and SHOP. I wish to shed at least 2 of them; which would you suggest?
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on September 29, 2017
Q: PVG has been a short target for a long time, perhaps a hangover from the Farqu-up period. In the last couple of weeks shorts have increased a further 260,000 to 31% of the issued stock and equal to 15 days of average trading. I like this gold producer. What am I overlooking? Phil

Short Interest (Shares Short)
26,041,200
Short Interest Ratio (Days To Cover)
15.6
Short Percent of Float
31.01 %
Short % Increase / Decrease
1 %
Short Interest (Shares Short) - Prior
25,708,600
Shares Float
83,975,800
Read Answer Asked by thomas philip on September 29, 2017
Q: I have acquired shares in several new companies over time, as a result of spin-offs. Sometimes these are terrific, such as BIP.UN. I'd like to either add to some of these 'stub' positions or sell them to keep my number of stocks manageable. Can you please divide these four companies between (in your opinion) 'worth keeping and adding to', or 'sell to redeploy the proceeds elsewhere'. The four are Trisura (TSU), Brookfield Business Partners (BBU.UN), Express Scripts (ESRX) and Brighthouse (BHF), recently spun off from MetLife. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by James on September 29, 2017
Q: Good morning,
Bearish article on Couche Tard in the Globd this morning. Berman cites Metro would dump its significant stake in ATD in order to find the Jean Coutu acquisition. Je suggests exiting the stock. I just I Have held couche tard for the better part of 18 months and stock only drifting lower.
Please comment. Is couche tard still viewed as a high conviction stock by 5i?
Thank you
Karim
Read Answer Asked by Karim on September 29, 2017
Q: Hi,

I'll be managing my spouse's account in the next month or so. One of the reasons we'll be managing it ourselves it is that our current manager does not take a balanced approach to portfolios, thus she has about a 25% weighting in REITs. Below are the REITs she holds, can you prioritize them in terms of what to hold or sell? Each of the below is between 2 and 4% of our portfolio value and we don't need the income.

Northwest Healthcare
BTB REIT
Extendicare
Dream Office
Northview Apt
Slate Office REIT
One REIT (which is being bought out I understand)

Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on September 29, 2017
Q: I own a small position in Karmin Exploration (@.30/share). How would you view today's news release? With Aripuana's projected estimates, is it possible to estimate what Karmin's 30% stake in Aripuana is worth? I understand that there is a lot of variables and if you can't answer this question, any other information or insight would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by John on September 29, 2017
Q: Like many others, I really appreciate this site and the help you give us.

I have a half position in both Fiserv and Vantiv in my TFSA, mainly because I couldn't choose between them. I know you like Square and am considering adding it as well but it seems like it is in the same business as the other two. Is this correct?
Assuming it is, does one of the three stand out as being better or worse in terms of potential return or risk? Is there any point in owning all three?
Read Answer Asked by Todd on September 29, 2017
Q: I considered a switch from DGC to KL when the US dollar started an upward trend. I did not make the move figuring earnings are earnings and we should convert earnings to Can dollar for an apples to apples comparison. Of course in hindsight I should have made the switch.
Was my viewpoint on the currency wrong in this case or was there another reason for the price moves in these two stocks? Could you talk a little more about how USD/CAN fluctuations might change investors viewpoints on our Canadian mining stocks and which companies can benefit or get dinged?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on September 29, 2017
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