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Q: Atd.b & can.groceries have been on a recent steady decline for various reasons,one of which could be the recent entry of Walmart & Amazon on-line.Today,Amazon stated that there will be a gradual roll out of 2000 stores.Mru,L,Emp.a & Atd.b were initially hit hard,but the first two pared losses in the end.I think Atd.b has lots of stores in US from recent acquisition.Please may I have your current outlook on Atd.b.Is this a entry point?Thanks for u usual great services & views.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 07, 2017
Q: Hello,
My TFSA current composition is:
ATD.B(20%),KXS(30%),GUD(20%),NFI(20%),and YRI(10%)(Thanks 15%UP).
What changes would you make to my TFSA to make it more aggressive, I understand it also means more risk. What would you get rid off in my setup.

Muchas gracias!
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on February 02, 2017
Q: Following your balanced equity portfolio. I have read some questions you answered recently. Besides SIS, Premium Brands and KXS which other 2 or 3 equities do you expect higher returns in the next couple years. Thank you as always for your advice. Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 29, 2017
Q: Good morning 5i.
My daughter (43) holds the following in her TFSA: AYA'B. AYA, BEP.UN, BNS, ECN/EFN, ENB, ENGH, GUD, PKI, SIS, WSP. She has ~10K to add this year. Could you suggest 2 new growth/dividend stocks and your thoughts re adding to AYA and/or BNS?
Thanks for the great help you provide.
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on January 17, 2017
Q: Thinking of buying ATD.B or PBH or both.Please advise,& if this is a good entry point or after Jan 20.ATD.B is trading in a range of low $60 to low $62 between Dec 1 & Jan 5 & PBH from $64 to $70(Nov 11 to Jan5) Does this range of former indicates that it is forming a base & the latter is at resistance.Please explain.Always appreciate U usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 09, 2017
Q: Hi, I own growth stocks PBH and KXS and have been lucky with them. Im looking for one more growth stock to hold for several years. Which of the stocks SYZ, ATD, or Dol would you choose and why?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on December 28, 2016
Q: Since Trump's victory markets have reached new highs including the financials on both sides of the border.Note that 5I has been relatively quiet.Yet many stocks including the aforementioned but not limited to,have fallen quite a lot(some more than others.The primary reason could be rotation to other sectors.If co. specific,please advise.Please advise if it is time to start buying them,& if possible list them according to your preference.Appreciate your usual great advices & services
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 12, 2016
Q: When I look at the long term (>2000)net asset value of Alimentation Couche Tard, I notice that for the first twelve years the stock gained nothing. It was only towards the end of 2012 that its price soared. Were there some significant changes in the management,company policies or actions at that time that accounted for this? If not, do we expect the next ten years to be more like 2000-2012 or more like 2012-2106?
Read Answer Asked by richard on December 08, 2016
Q: I have had my eye on these 2 stocks for a while and the current prices look reasonable for a long term entry point. Both have been very acquisitive. From what I can glean from the annual and quarterly presentations CGI is in the process of delevering from their last acquisition and could be setting up for another. ATD is in the process of digesting their latest acquisition too. My question is has either company issued equity to fund some or all of their prior acquisitions? Or have they all used cash/debt?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on December 07, 2016
Q: Hello. I have a 31-year old son who I've been investing on behalf of for the past two years. Since he started earning a regular income, he has loyally saved and invested in his TFSA (up to the maximum allowance) and started to make some contribution to his RRSP as well.

In his TFSA, he has three stocks (TD, AQN, ECI) and other Canadian and US ETFs (VFV, XIU, XEG, ZLB, XQQ, VEF). Now, given the fact that he has some time before retirement, my new plan is to sell ECI, AQN, or possibly BOTH to buy into more growth-oriented stocks. Do you think my new strategy makes sense? Should I sell ECI, AQN or both or none?

In my mind, there are several stocks that fit into a long term growth strategy. These include SIS, PBH, ATD.B, KXS. If you can think of a better one, please let me know. Your advice is very much appreicated. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
Read Answer Asked by Esther on December 06, 2016
Q: Hi 5i. Like other fellow members, we too have difficulty deciding when to sell equities which have done well.
We hold Alimentation and CGI Group in our TFSA's, and my wife holds BMO in her RSP, all of these have ~100% gain over our ACB. Their 52wk Hi prices occurred recently (Sep and Nov).
We also hold Stella Jones with a 68% gain, and Parkland Fuel with a 60% gain in our TFSA's. PKI's 52wk Hi was recent (Oct), while SJ's was almost a year ago.
We do not wish to sell any of these equities outright, but are thinking about re-couping some (or all) of our original investment.
Another issue clouding our decision : does a solid dividend (ie BMO and PKI) change the decision ?
Do you have a general rule of thumb to follow ? Could you give us your advice regarding what to do here. Regards. Your advice as always is much appreciated. T.
Read Answer Asked by Terrance on December 06, 2016
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