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• Loblaw Companies Limited (L)
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Q: How is Loblaws performing compared to its peers? And what percentage of Loblaws sales/profits come from the Shoppers division? I have held Loblaws for a few years and while not happy with its performance, at least as it pertains to its share price, I hang on for portfolio reasons. However, I would have thought that Shoppers would enable Loblaws to outperform its sector, especially given the most recent results where Shoppers same-store sales were up over 3%.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 27, 2018

• Tahoe Resources Inc. (THO)
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Q: Could you please comment on their results?

Thanks,
Milan

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Read Answer Asked by Milan on February 27, 2018

• Raging River Exploration Inc. (RRX)
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Q: I bought RRX @ $9.20 in my TFSA accnt. It is now $6.60. Current loss is $760. It pays no dividend. Selling gives me $2,000 to look else where. Any reason to think RRX might move up in the next few months? Should I keep it or sell and move on.
Thanks for your guidance,
Mark

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Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 27, 2018

• Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
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Q: Your opinion on JNJ, please. Does recent correction put it in a buying range? Perhaps you might mention 2 or 3 other large American blue chips (regardless of sector) you like as well or better. take credits accordingly. Thanks. Jim

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Read Answer Asked by jim on February 27, 2018

• CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar ETF (FXC)
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Q: if the Canadian dollar falls vs U S dollar or other way what is the best etf to use to protect your us investments?

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Read Answer Asked by brian on February 27, 2018

• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
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Q: Can you comment on the press release from Constellation Software stating that they will no longer hold quarterly results conference calls. Won’t that negatively impact investor relations (for any public company) and is this move code signaling that something big is in the works?

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• Intrinsyc Technologies Corporation (ITC)
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Q: When does its next report? What's expected?

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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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Q: how does the quarter look?

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Read Answer Asked by blake on February 27, 2018

• Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (BIR)
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Q: Birchcliff Energy down by 3.45% Monday, despite increasing WTI price. Anything specific happening here? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 27, 2018

• CAE Inc. (CAE)
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• Teck Resources Limited Class B Subordinate Voting Shares (TECK.B)
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• Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF)
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• Reliq Health Technologies Inc. (RHT)
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Q: I follow your balanced equity portfolio. Do not own RHT, WEF, Teck.b and CAE. Please rank in order of how I should purchase.
T as always STEPHEN

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 27, 2018

• Balanced Equity Portfolio (BEPORT)
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Q: Hi 5i Team

I’m using the 5i model portfolios for the 35% portion of my overall portfolio allocated to Canadian Equites. I’ve been investing in companies from both, the balanced and income portfolios, mostly because I’m having a hard time choosing which model portfolio is right for me. I like the dividends and income provided by one but also like the growth potential the balanced portfolio provides. I’m 50 years old and plan to retire in the next 3-5 years and would like to know if there is any criteria or guidance on what model portfolio to choose?

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Luis on February 27, 2018

• VersaBank (VBNK)
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• Reliq Health Technologies Inc. (RHT)
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Q: Hi, what are the earning release dates and estimates, please ? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by rajeev on February 27, 2018

• Fortis Inc. (FTS)
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• Northland Power Inc. (NPI)
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Q: I have a small position in Fts and am looking at switching to Npi. Could you please check the debt ratios for each,growth prospects and payout ratios for the dividend? Would you recommend this move for a 2 to 3 year hold in a tfsa? Thanx.

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Read Answer Asked by Steve on February 26, 2018

• FLIR Systems Inc. (FLIR)
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• Fluor Corporation (FLR)
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• JX Luxventure Limited (LLL)
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• Raytheon Technologies (UTX)
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• Xylem Inc. New (XYL)
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• Itron Inc. (ITRI)
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Q: Please provide your top 3 large cap US industrial stocks and your top 3 mid cap US industrial stocks.

Best,
Don

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Read Answer Asked by DONALD on February 26, 2018

• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
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• Open Text Corporation (OTEX)
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Q: What would be your preference between these two stocks? I own neither. With Thanks, Bill

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Read Answer Asked by William J on February 26, 2018

• Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (BEI.UN)
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Q: Good Morning, Would you see BE.un recovering if the pipeline goes through to B.C.? Thank you. Anne

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Read Answer Asked by M Anne on February 26, 2018

Q: Not sure what is happening but my last 2 questions have been marked private although this was not my intention. The first time (BUS question) I don’t think I hit the private button but the last question (BLN&RHT) I definitely didn’t choose private. Can you make this last question public (I have 2 friends who are also 5i members who want to see the response). Also have you any thoughts as to what is happening with my questions - composed on an ipad air and this didn’t happen on the old site. (It’s possibly a coincidence or clumsy fingers but I’d appreciate you looking into this). Btw, this is definitely sent as a public question for test purposes. Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Warren on February 26, 2018

• Sylogist Ltd. (SYZ)
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• Ebix Inc. (EBIX)
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Q: Can I get your opinion on these please. Which would you choose for a long term hold and why?

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Read Answer Asked by david on February 26, 2018

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: I would like to spend a credit to ask you to expand on your Nortel reference in an answer to a question asked on Feb 22nd. You said Nortel was a 'revenue scam'. Being a former Nortel employee & investor, with many under water shares, I am always interested in hearing & learning aspects as to why Nortel is no longer. So my question is what did you mean when you wrote Nortel was a 'revenue scam' for lack of a better phrase. Thanks … Cal

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Read Answer Asked by cal on February 26, 2018

• Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (AD.UN)
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Q: Hi Peter: What is your view on Alaris Royalty as it is being traded near its 52w low, with a P/B of 1.2 and a dividend of 8.3% . Should I take a position on this one with a focus on income, and a moderate growth. I'm 62 and in the process of building up a good income stream for retirement. Thank you as always.

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Read Answer Asked by DAVID on February 26, 2018