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Q: I have a negative view of the future for oil and gas stocks. The world seems awash in oil, OPEC is a dead pigeon and demand is weakening and will continue downhill rapidly as electric cars become the fashion. CNQ and many of the oil majors seem to me to be over-priced and shorting them would be a good trade. Is this a crazy idea?
Thanks, Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 25, 2016
Q: I would like to increase my exposure (at the understood risk of return chasing) to US industrials and defence companies that seem set to rally under the new regime in the White House. I would like to do this without paying the punitive buy/sell exchange rates offered by my bank. Does the above mentioned ETF look ok to you? Any others that you would recommend? I would be interested in ones with some exposure to steel/base metals/US financials too.
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on November 25, 2016
Q: I'm 78 and interested in income with security of capital and I'm wondering about changing the percentage allocation of various sectors. For example, rather than hold 5% in each of healthcare, materials and energy, I'm considering holding 15% in healthcare. NWH.un, SIA, DR and SIS are broadly diversified within the sector, provide an excellent average income and have been generally approved by 5i. What do you think, and feel free to make suggestions.

Thanks for all the steady, interesting and profitable suggestions daily.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on November 25, 2016
Q: I own RNW for income. I bought in Jan. 2016, so I have a capital gain of 37%. For long term safety and security of both my principle and the dividends, would you favor selling RNW and buying BEP.UN with the proceeds? The yields are similar. (RNW 6.48%, BEP.UN 6.052. I just don't want to get caught if RNW shares start declining.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on November 25, 2016
Q: Soooo many questions regarding bonds ... not surprising when so many of us have enjoyed the "safe" dividends.

My question: given the concerns regarding bonds in general in a rising rate environment, would you recommend this as good time to add XRB or a similar/better product to the fixed income portion of one's portfolio?

Thanks for your guidance here.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 25, 2016
Q: My only tech holding at present is OTC. I would like to add a second tech stock. Which of CSU, GIB.A, KXS would you prefer as a complement at this time? Thank you, Barrie
Read Answer Asked by Barrie on November 25, 2016
Q: Please rank these four stocks in order of preference for buying today. Thank you, Barrie
Read Answer Asked by Barrie on November 25, 2016
Q: I read that Badger Daylighting was upgraded lately by BMO, with a new target at 33. But I cannot find that report. Can you confirm? Also, if you can find it, can you tell me why they like it again? Anything specific about their business is expected to do better? I assume the increase in U.S infrastructure spending is likely to get them more contracts, since they do have trucks in the U.S? I own 1/2 a position. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on November 25, 2016
Q: I appreciate that the key driver for Potash stock performance is pricing. Having said that, Potash owns ~ 1/3 of Sociedad Quimica Y Minera in Chile. In addition to potash, SQM produces lithium, described by some as the "gasoline of the future" for its use in making batteries. Does 5i feel SQM's lithium potential is under-represented in Potash's stock price, or is it insignificant in the total picture for the company?
Read Answer Asked by Edward on November 24, 2016
Q: I would like to have your opinion as to which one (or three) equities , based on growth and weighing risk, you would pick for an aggressive TFSA. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by daniel on November 24, 2016
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