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Q: Greetings 5i,

Accumulating funds over the next 18-24 months for a downpayment on first time home. I expect my TFSA account will receive most of the cash as I do not wish to draw down my RRSP account. I was needing your advice on where you feel this money should be placed? Would rising interest rates and possible inflation kicking in be a consideration here? Also this will be a monthly contribution situation and my online broker(TD WebBroker) charges a $9.99 fee for ETF and equity transactions which I would like to avoid. Would TDB909 be a satisfactory option for this? Should I open up an account with a different broker if needed to avoid these fees and dollar cost average into an ETF of your recomendation?

Thanks for all the great advice!
Read Answer Asked by Duane on February 09, 2017
Q: Hello, I have a question regarding the bounce back potential/probability of some of my energy stocks. Irregardless of the rest of my portfolio.

since the recent peak in stock values I now have a drop in these:

Sgy 23% down
Rrx 24% "
Pey 29% "
Vet. 12% "
Hwo 6% "

I've done exceeding well on all, especially sgy. Consistently however 5i lists Sgy well below vet in terms of "likeing it".

Considering selling half of my 150,000 shares of Sgy and plugging into one of the others.

What are your thoughts? If Trump/border issues clear up and oil gains, how would you list these stocks in likelihood of gaining the most by percentage? And, is "by percentage" the intelligent way to view this?

Side request - could you refrain from short forms of industry lingo. I read many answers you provide members and between typos and lingo I'm sometimes lost as to your meaning.

Many thanks, 5i has been the number one reason my portfolio has been a success. It's greatly appreciated.

Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on February 09, 2017
Q: I have small positions in sis and csh.un and I am looking to add comparable positions in real estate that has a focus outside of Canada. Would you recommend either Nwh.un or hlp.u with regards safety of dividend with moderate capital appreciation and your reasoning? Thanx.
Read Answer Asked by Steve on February 09, 2017
Q: Can you give me your thoughts on the following 3 companies, PPL, ALA, ENF, do you think this a good time to add 5% position for each of these 3. I currently hold KWH.UN (5%), BCE (5%), BEP.UN (5%), ZDV (25%), ZPR (35%), and ZRE (25%), I am up currently up 26% on ZPR, thinking of reducing my exposure to ZPR znd add these 3 names.
Read Answer Asked by Nino on February 09, 2017
Q: Hi, Both Cirus Energy and Altus Group have moved up nicely 5-6%, since addition to your portfolios. I guess, I should have added to my portfolio at the same time, instead of hoping for a lower entry point. Are these companies still a good buy at current levels ? How have been these co's earning trends in past (surprises, lumpiness) and is it worth waiting to buy around earnings ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on February 09, 2017
Q: Hello Peter, Ryan and team:

In the current political/rate increase climate what is a good % in terms of asset allocation for Bonds for a 60+ year old couple who are medium risk takers. Further more inside the bonds what should be % for Short term/medium term, Corporate and high yield bonds. I understand it is not a good idea to hold Long term bonds though Vanguard has just released several ETFs incl Long bond ETF! When the experts on BNN or in Business pages talk about "cash" position 30% etc., I presume they mean cash/GICs and Bonds?
Always enjoy your take on things .
Mano
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on February 09, 2017
Q: mnd has had a fair amount of insider selling by a few insiders , besides gmt, from november thru january, I can understand if options are exercised or other reasons but this seems a bit above the norm to me and makes me wonder if something is wrong here. mnd does not seem to participate in the gold rallies. No insiders have stepped in to buy at these levels. Have you heard any thing that may account for the selling and under performance? Do you still like the company? I am considering a purchase here to maybe a 2% equity weighting.
thanks Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 09, 2017
Q: I don't wish to belabor the points that have been brought up on the ala sub receipts.I bought half a position in ala, I sold some of my Box.un,and my plan was to wait to see what happens with the offer before I sell the rest. Looking at the price difference between the common shares and subs, I am tempted to buy some more of the ala subs now. Just trying to get my head around the pro's and cons. I understand that the shares held in escrow will probably get about 2% interest, creating a shortfall that will need to be paid from escrow funds, maybe around $.10 a share per month.One of the fellows said that if the deal falls through, the sibs will get back $ 31, what if there is not enough money in escrow to pay this, will ala pay out the shortfall.One last thing, someone said that this may not close for over a year, if so, does that mean that the escrow shares will need to pay out the shortfall of the dividends?, if so it could well be over a $ 1.00.Sorry for this being so long winded, but do I have the "facts" right
Thank you in advance for your response.
Read Answer Asked by auftar on February 09, 2017
Q: I presently have VET, RRX, WCP, & SPE & VLO as energy stocks & am thinking of adding SU for its size & dividend as a long term hold. I would appreciate your thoughts & whether you feel the current price is an appropriate entry point? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 09, 2017
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