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• Spin Master Corp. Subordinate Voting Shares (TOY)
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Q: Did TOY's conference call shed light on how they will manage the Toys R' Us bankrupcty? Thanks.

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• Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. (GS)
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Q: Insider buying of note ?

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• UrtheCast Corp. (UR)
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Q: UR fell 40% Friday on news of the CEO leaving. They also seem to be struggling to get the financing in order. A while ago you suggested that at lower levels it might become interesting.. what is your opinion given the recent news?

Cheers

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Read Answer Asked by Ryan on March 09, 2018

• Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG)
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Q: Your insight please on whether PFG.us suits a conservative investor, interested in dividend growth. Asset managers have many challenges. What is your opinion of the business model of PFG? Is it profitably sustainable or is it an American AGF.ca?

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• Apple Inc. (AAPL)
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• Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP)
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Q: In late January Tim Cook came to Toronto for his first ever visit to Canada as Apple CEO to advocate for a focus on coding education for children. He also sat in the lower bowl of the ACC, not a box, to watch the Leafs in a very low key appearance. As part of his trip I understand he also visited the Shopify offices. Why would such a high profile individual make such an under the radar stop at 'Canada's tech darling'? Is there anything to read into here? Your thoughts please.

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Read Answer Asked by Marco on March 09, 2018

• Lexington Biosciences Inc (LNB)
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Q: Hi Peter and team,
This is a company that will soon go for FDA trials for a medical device which will attempt to measure non invasively the extent of heart disease a person has. Its early days I know, but sounds quite unique. Can you give me your take on this company for a very small initial purchase. Gerry

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Read Answer Asked by Gerry on March 09, 2018

• Wayfair Inc. Class A (W)
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Q: Hello 5i,
Could I have your current assessment of Wayfair. They have lots of cash and seem to be investing heavily in future growth. I already own Amazon and find W intriguing.
Thanks
Dave

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Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 09, 2018

• BMO Europe High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF (ZWE)
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• BMO US High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWH)
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Q: Hi 5I.

I'm looking for ETFs that are comparable to ZWH and ZWE..
I have these in my RRSP now and would like similar ETFs for my TFSA for more diversification or these are diversified enough?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 09, 2018

• Blockchain Technologies ETF (HBLK)
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Q: Hello 5I, thanks for your great information.
I am probably not looking in the right place but I seek to find some of your thoughts about blockchain technology and where you think an investment could be made in this field.
Regards Bob

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 09, 2018

• American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (HOT.UN)
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Q: Hi can you give me your opinion of their latest results is it safe to add a bit more here is the div ok

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Read Answer Asked by Dale on March 09, 2018

• Teck Resources Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares (TECK.B)
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• Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM)
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Q: Hi 5i,

Why does Teck trade at much cheaper P/E multiple when compared to HBM (for example)?

Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by David on March 09, 2018

• Bank of Montreal (BMO)
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Q: BANK OF MONTREAL 1.81% NON CUM 5YR RT RST CL B PFD SER 25
BMO.PR.Q
How do rate reset like THIS horrible thing work? How does value react to interest rate changes? Specifically, is the above security, which is down substantially, worth keeping now that it has already lost much value? OR are the funds better deployed elsewhere if one is conservative and looking for Canadian dollar income, preferably dividend?

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Read Answer Asked by Adam on March 09, 2018

• Teck Resources Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares (TECK.B)
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Q: Hello,
Any reason for the 5% drop yesterday for TECK? Is this a good entry point?

Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Douglas on March 09, 2018

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: Good day,

For a long-term horizon including dividends into retirement (about 10 years away), what level of investments in banks, Canadian and foreign, would you consider to be the maximum for an otherwise diversified portfolio? My only foreign bank is ING.

Thanks for the help!

Derek

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Read Answer Asked by Derek on March 09, 2018

• Chartwell Retirement Residences (CSH.UN)
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• Knight Therapeutics Inc. (GUD)
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• Savaria Corporation (SIS)
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• Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)
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Q: My portfolio is weak in the medical/healthcare space. I have CSH/SIA (full position when combined), NVO (US, 1/2 position), SIS ( 1/2 position) and GUD (1/4 position). I would like to increase exposure in the sector by the equivalent of about 2 positions. Would you recommend I add to existing stocks or are there others you think I should consider (either Cdn or US is fine for this sector)?

My situation: Retiring in about 2 years and living off investment income. Fortunately we have enough savings that unless I am either foolish or really unlucky, I expect to be "OK".

Thanks for your help. I am doing much better with returns since I started my subscription to your service.

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Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 09, 2018

• Morneau Shepell Inc. (MSI)
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Q: Please let me know your thoughts on MSI's earnings.
Thanks.

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• Enghouse Systems Limited (ENGH)
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Q: any news of value on the cc that you can share? Thx

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• Baylin Technologies Inc. (BYL)
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Q: can you comment on this company?

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• Spin Master Corp. Subordinate Voting Shares (TOY)
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Q: Hi 5i! What is your take on the weakness after what seemed to be good Q4 results. Could it be the results were already priced in? Disappointing 2018 guidance? Multiple contraction? General market conditions?
Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Stéphane on March 09, 2018

• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
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• ProShares Short S&P500 -1x Shares (SH)
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Q: A guest on BNN said he hedged his equity positions by index hedges.What are they and could you give me an example. thanks James

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Read Answer Asked by JAMES on March 09, 2018