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Q: Hell 5i team,
We have all dropped the superlatives regarding your excellent service,because of getting used to it, but we still believe you are great, even though we don't mention it as much!
I have two questions here, really. I have Stella Jones and Stantec in my TFSA and I have been wondering whether it is worth it to sell them and buy something like New Flyer there and putting these two in my margin account, obviously because of growth potential. How would you see this move?

Also, in an answer this morning you put PG in health care. Is that because it has enough of a health care business that you could classify it that way? On Morningstar it is classified in household and Personal products, I think.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on July 12, 2016
Q: would you buy nevsun resources, i get it that there is risk because of etria-- did i spell that right but now they used some cash to diversify with reservoir minerals, i love the yield and the balance sheet.
i know you are not too favorable on stb and dci but i still own them ,great yield and i have made 20 per cent on both-- i really like those yield plays.
and thanks for endeavour and great panther , the minute you answered i bought both so far so good. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on July 12, 2016
Q: I have 2% in Aem. I also hold SJ, ccl.b. in the materials sector total 5% in materials.I am considering selling AEM at 75 to lock more than 50% profit..if it touches that limit and would like to invest in another gold stock or AEM itself at a lower price. Do you agree with this strategy? This is a registered account. Or should I just stick with continuing to hold Aem at any price as a hedge? Would you suggest richmont as an alternative or addition? Thanks 5i.
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on July 12, 2016
Q: Alqonquin, Capial Power, and Altagas have rate reset preferred shares selling at a significant discount with reset dates in 2018. With a 5 year Government rate of .55 to .7 they have issues that will still offer a very attractive rate of return. For a conservative investor would you rate these issuing companies as an acceptable TFSA investment?. How would you rank them?

Thanks Team
Read Answer Asked by Warren on July 12, 2016
Q: Up alot today on news that Eric Sprott is putting in $20 million and will be joining the Board of Directors. Drilling ongoing with good high grade results - supposedly better than nearby Pretium. With Eric Sprotts involvement how would you rate the risk profile and the chances of this becoming a low cost producer
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on July 12, 2016
Q: Peter Not ? but a comment I read the article you wrote in FP today and found it right on the money an d I would recommend all 5I members read it .Well Done and thanks
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on July 12, 2016
Q: My compliments to a great answer to Ken,s July 11th, 2016 "re smart opinions on both sides" enjoyed reading it, thanks , Catherine
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on July 12, 2016
Q: My question regarding BCE.PR.S. After a number of years of owing this preferred, is it worth holding any longer. It has lost a lot of value since my purchase, I believe it has a floating rate dividend.
Thanks for your opinion. I was thinking of switching to BCE common share.

Shirley
Read Answer Asked by Shirley on July 11, 2016
Q: Would you sell at the current price which is about the offer price of $56.25 and redeploy or hold and see if richer deal comes in?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on July 11, 2016
Q: I hold many quality dividend paying stocks which are reaching new highs in the face of a solid wall of risky economic scenarios including a possible real estate bubble, the impact from Brexit and possible Trump victory, probably inflated commodity stock prices, an uncertain energy outlook and so on. Does any of this suggest taking profits and retreating to the sidelines? A recent comment by David Rosenberg posed equity values appear to be whistling by the graveyard. Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Sue on July 11, 2016
Q: I have owned this preferred for 3+ years and am getting impatient with it. I purchased it for income, but have lost more in value. I am thinking about selling it and taking my loss and just buy BCE and collect their dividend, and hope for a little growth.
Is this a good idea, what are your thoughts. Any other suggestion would be appreciated.
5i has been very informative, I really enjoy it.
Shirley













Read Answer Asked by Shirley on July 11, 2016
Q: Hi,

I have a small (100% in oil and gas) portfolio and am 34 years of age. My investment strategy involves riding the oil and gas recovery in the short term (until early 2017). From this point I would like to reconfigure into a diversified portfolio. My question is, when does a middle/not aggressive/not cautious/average person implement your different types of portfolios? I gather that duration until you require the investment is of most importance with risk tolerance playing an equal part of the equation. But what if neither risk adversity or time are an issue? Should I be 100% positioned towards the growth portfolio?

What are some general rules of thumbs and what are some 'ballpark' milestones for someone who is investing for retirement? I'm after a generic answer that looks something like until:
age 40 100% growth,
until age 50 100% balanced,
then by age 60 100% income.
Read Answer Asked by Marc on July 11, 2016
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