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Q: Hi 5i,

A portfolio construction question. I've selected a mix of XTR (36%), XSB (7%), CDZ (17%), XAW (19%), and then a mix of laddered GIC options (17%) and a small cash holding (4%). This is for a family member's portfolio, retired, needing income, security, and modest growth (in that order).

This ends with an allocation of approx. 55% equities and 45% fixed income/cash, and 69% Canada, 22% USA, and 9% Global.

This mix also generates distributions/dividends almost dead on 4%/year, so following the 4% withdrawal rule more or less allows for not needing to sell anything to cover cash flow needs.

Wondering if you could comment on the ETF selections and overall structure with the understanding of course that its always a highly personal decision. More just want to know if you have better ETF or security selections for this scenario...

Thank you so much!
Ryan
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on February 19, 2019
Q: hi,
thanks as always for your advice, it's been a tremendous help. I need to add another full position in my non-registered "buy and hold long term DRIP holdings". I am debating between AQN, EIF,H, & SPB. Not considering sector holdings, what order would you put these in to purchase first to last.
thanks
michele
Read Answer Asked by Michele on February 19, 2019
Q: Hello, What do you think of BBBY? Although it has had a recent significant rise, I believe that it still trades below book value and the company is aggressively buying back stock. . It seems to be transitioning from brick to online and is still profitable albeit with decreasing metrics. Could you also tell me what was the short position last October and what it is nowadays. Do you know when they report next? Merci.
Read Answer Asked by Yves on February 19, 2019
Q: Hello! I have identified a Canadian small cap mining company that would be a good allocation fit for my TFSA. It trades on the TSX and NYSE. As it happens, I don't have enough capital in my CAD TFSA account to make a meaningful purchase. I do have enough in my USD TFSA account, however.

My options would be:
- transfer the cash from the USD to CAD account
- raise the capital by triggering a CAD account sale
- buy the US listed shares

Is there anything to be aware of when buying the US listed shares in this case?

And, more generally, where would one exercise caution? I'm thinking of a situation I've seen where US listed shares trade at significantly lower volumes.

Thanks for your consideration.
Read Answer Asked by Marc on February 19, 2019
Q: In your view, what are a few of the best ways for me to make investments in A.I. part of my portfolio over the next 15-20 years? This pertains to specific A.I. companies, but also indirect avenues of investment like ETF's, banks, etc, that have a stake in A.I. technology. I realize that this area is in flux and that you have no crystal ball here, but any guidance would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 19, 2019
Q: I hold NFI -2.0 % weight, PHO-1.7 weight and SJ -2.9 weight. I am under water all on 3 of these stocks in my TFSA and if I was to increase the weight , should I increase all 3 or just NFI and PHO to a 3% weight.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked on February 19, 2019
Q: Simple question

Does 5i view this deal as significant in any way (from the Globe)

Knight Therapeutics Inc. (GUD-T) announced the closing of a strategic financing agreement in Moksha8 Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on licensing and marketing “innovative and established therapeutics” in Latin America, for up to US$125-million.

Under the agreement, Knight will initially lend Moksha8 up to US$25-million in working capital funding, of which US$10-million will be issued at closing. Knight said it may issue up to an additional US$100-million in funding for M&A and the acquisition of new licenses.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on February 19, 2019
Q: I still have a large portion of my investment portfolio in mutual funds. I am disappointed with the returns and am thinking about the following change:

sell all mutual funds, move proceeds into my online trading account with the following allocation:

70% in ETFs covering:
- Canadian Market (50%)
- US Market (25%)
- International developed markets (15%)
- Emerging markets (10%)
30% in higher growth stocks (5i favorites)

I have a 15 year time horizon.
In the summer I liquidated my TFSA mutual funds and moved proceeds into the 5i balanced growth/income model portfolio.
Please provide some comments on this strategy. Is it too conservative, too aggressive? Generally, do you recommend any adjustments.
Read Answer Asked by Darrin on February 19, 2019
Q: https://www.theatlas.com/charts/S1mAAANEz

Warren Buffet has not outperformed the S and P 500 in years.

He is nice, loves TV appearances but buy the S and P 500.
Read Answer Asked by ian on February 19, 2019
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