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Q: Hi, we have Shopify and Spin Master in most accounts in the family.

Shopify has been quite volatile, in line with FANG and other technology stocks, but its swings are much higher than its peers. Recently it traded as low as $50.84 ( after a week of Trump win)and within a week as high as $60.50. Is it worth adding at current level $52?

Spin Master had an incredible run to $39.50. With recent pullback, is it prudent to add at $34-$35 level?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on December 02, 2016
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: I am looking for short term (1 year) fixed income investments.With rates soo low,I have found best rates at People's Trust,Alterna Bank and Oaken.They are all CDIC .
What is your opinion of these 3 institutions and if too risky what alternatives would you suggest? As well, is the interest covered with deposit insurance.
You advise is most appreciated,
Thanks
Jean
Read Answer Asked by Sherrill on December 02, 2016
Q: Could you please comment on the 3rd q results? I listened to the conference call and came away impressed by the growth prospects. They have taken on more space which will be ready to facilitate a large contract with a semiconductor that needed assurances the company had the capacity to deliver the volumes they need. There were a few large sophisticated buyers in the past couple of months(Radoff Foundation etc) that seems to suggest the company is undervalued.
Read Answer Asked by Murray on December 02, 2016
Q: Looking for long term dividend income with hedge against rising interest rates. I am now overweight in REITS. Which of these, if any, would you suggest?
Read Answer Asked by Keith on December 02, 2016
Q: Hi 5i

I apologize..another US question. I have looked at CH AIG AFL PGR and MET. Do you feel there is more upside to US Insurance companies. So far in my research CH has not gone up as much as the others and AFL has had a big drop today. Would you suggest one to me please.
Thank you for your sage advice as always.
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on December 02, 2016
Q: This am BNN suggested the best sectors going forward to benefit from "Trumpism" would be: Banks, Lifecos, Health, Industrials, Energy and Materials.
Does 5i agree with these sectors and if yes what stocks/ETFs would you recommned for the six sectors?
Also do u believe the tech selloff will get much worse - seems like end of year profit taking or sector rotation into energy et.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by George on December 02, 2016
Q: My understanding is that financial stocks are rising due to the prospects of higher interest rates. Is the risk of defaults on consumer loans and mortgages due to higher rates and the impact on financials being overlooked?

I read consumer debt in Canada is at an all time high, a housing bubble and notice new billboards for debt restructuring services in my town. Am I valid in my concerns with the run-up in financials? I have my doubts that main street is prepared for higher rates without some sort of a crisis unfolding.
Read Answer Asked by John on December 02, 2016
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