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Q: My son is in his early 20s and building a portfolio based on your balanced portfolio. He currently holds 11 stocks. He has no industrials, communications and only TOY in the consumer space. We are thinking of selling ADN from his TFSA and replacing it with SIS or PBH as we know you recommend growth stocks in a TFSA. He also has MX in the material sector. Is this a good plan, not necessary, or do you have another suggestion from the above list that you think is better? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 08, 2017
Q: Hi, could you name four or five Canadian company's that you could hold through thick and thin, and not worry about, as per Warren Buffet, regardless of risk situation, thanks?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on July 31, 2017
Q: Hi, currently I hold these stocks as part of my consumers staples. Thinking of selling L and moving funds into one of the other names. Which would be best? Can you rank these? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on July 27, 2017
Q: Hi 5i,

My portfolio has: AD, POW, REI,SRU, PPL, ATD, MG, BCE, EMA and GUD.
In your opinion do I have exposure to all sectors with quality stocks? Which ones would you suggest to add or get rid of?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Lizette on July 21, 2017
Q: The company's shares have been weak for some time and took a big hit in the past couple of days. Is this due to Volvo's announcement about phasing out of fossil fueled cars? If so and if other manufactures are expected to move more quickly in a similar direction what does this do to a company like ATD.b that is heavily tied to cars running on fossil fuels, and stopping at their sites to buy gas and other products? Is this the beginning of a downward slide in the company's business? If so why continue to hold the shares longer term?
Read Answer Asked by John on July 10, 2017
Q: I need to increase my holdings of Consumer staples. Please rank the following in order of your preference when the main focus is dividend growth with secondary goal of capital appreciation.
ATD, L, MRU, SAP, WN, EMP.A, MFI, BCB, PBH, PJC.A

I can be patient in the timing of my purchases. Do you think this is a good time in the economic cycle tp purchase this sector?

Many Thanks

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on July 10, 2017
Q: Hi 5i - these two stocks have been taking a bit of a hit lately - I have a 2.5% position in PKI and wondered if I should add to that or start a position in ATD.B (effectively which stock at these prices do you like better)? Thanks, Neil
Read Answer Asked by Neil on July 07, 2017
Q: Hi team:
I do not want to invest out side Canada more then what I already have.I would like to invest in Canadian companies that have much of their income in other countries mostly Europe and developing markets.Could you provide a longish list of possible good investments with the above in mind. It would help if the were safe and had a div. Please include ETF'S if you like.
many thanks
Yossi
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on June 26, 2017
Q: Could you please comment on each of these companies with strngths and weaknesses going forward....Also could you comment on a reason for the BIG drop in Loblaw this AM
Thnaks
Read Answer Asked by lyle on June 19, 2017
Q: Hello guru's,

I currently hold equal weight in ATD.B and L. Both are off a bit, but no concerns. Question- is there any point in consolidating to one security or it is it preferable to remain diversified.

Bonus question, I have ZCL, OTEX and GSY and are all down 10%. I am underweight in KXS,NFI and SJ. Do you see any point in moving into the underweight stocks, at the cost of the trading fees, in the hope that there is any upside.

I have no problem waiting out an upturn in the market, how ever long that takes.

Thanks as always.

KC
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on June 16, 2017
Q: ATD.B has been flat for some time. I have a very substantial profit in this stock and it occupies 6.5% of my RRSP. I am considering a partial sell of ATD.B and a small buy of CCL.B, DOL, or BYD.UN. Is this a reasonable tactic or should I avoid chasing these 'hot" winners and be a little more patient? Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on June 12, 2017