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Q: Hello 5i Team
I have about $1100 in cash in an RESP account ( grandchildren are 4 and 2 years old) to invest and unsure what sector / stocks to choose next. Current holdings are ECI, ENB, SIA and Car.un with nice gains in all. I want to diversify of course but banks seem expensive right now. Would you please suggest a few alternatives. I have considered Brookfield companies but unfortunately, I think that corporate set up causes tax reporting issues for the sponsor on the RESP account. If you know this to be untrue, please let me know.
Regards
Kathy
Read Answer Asked by Kathy on November 28, 2017
Q: I have owned MAXR/MDA(in my RSP; approx 2.5% of my Portfolio) since 2015 and currently Market Value slightly greater than the Book Cost . I am a long term investor ,however, I am undecided re keeping MAXR or to sell and invest in another stock. Your input would be appreciated. Second question-what two stocks would you recommend regardless of sector/weighting at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on November 27, 2017
Q: Gentlemen,
Could you please list your top five growth companies? Tks
Andy,
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on November 23, 2017
Q: Hi guys, I'm looking at your response to 'who's likely to suffer when NAFTA gets torn up' (which seems increasingly likely)... I have held these for a long time and been VERY happy with all of them, but is it time to trim them down? Do you think the NAFTA threat is sufficiently priced in? I'd love to get your thoughts on each one. Thanks! PS -- you can ding me for 5 questions :-)
Read Answer Asked by Kate on November 22, 2017
Q: If someone was looking to add to a TFSA account, what would be your best 5 ideas to invest in.


Thanks Valter
Read Answer Asked by Valter on November 20, 2017
Q: Hi

Based on Ryan's reply to the questions asked on the 3 companies mentioned above today on BNN.
Would it be wise to sell them now or reduce my position?
If yes, what would you suggest to replace them with?
Looking for growth first and a dividend is always nice.
Thank you
Mike

Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 15, 2017
Q: PBH is down bigtime today but I am far more concerned about ENB. PBH is still very much in an uptrend as it has been since 2009. ENB on the other hand, is in a downtrend and has been for a year now. And, very, very rare for a Balanced Equity stock, has been showing up in the 52 week low column a number of times in the past while. What do you see for ENB. Are you considering any changes?
Read Answer Asked by Fred on November 15, 2017
Q: Can I get your top 3 growth stocks for a TFSA? Long term time horizon. Already heavy on energy.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on November 13, 2017
Q: I have the following stocks in an non-registered account with curent weightings between 2.5% and 3.5% : TD, WSP, CSU, TOY and PBH. I would like to deploy a 2% cash.
Which one of the following now would be best to add for a full position or would you suggest another company? I was also thinking of starting a new half-position with NFI...

Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Julien on November 09, 2017
Q: Hi Peter and 5i team,
we would like to add a new name to our grandson's [age 4] RESP. In your opinion , what would be a good addition.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by john on November 07, 2017
Q: Hi David,
I'm looking to add three positions to my business passive account -- i'm up 15% year to date.
I have equal weight in each stock and am looking to add more diversity. A combination of income and growth US or Canadian -- minimum $1 billion market cap.

What would you recommend here.
Thanks,
Raymond
Read Answer Asked by raymond on November 07, 2017
Q: This was my question and the answer I promptly received yesterday. The answer was spot on but I have full positions in both SIS and GSY. I have sold my KPT today. Do you have a third name that might be suitable to replace it?

Thanks Heaps
Question:
I am trying to break my need to hold on to my losers. I have held KPT for 4 years with nothing to show other than the dividend. I like the dividends but I don't have need of them at this time and I want something with some growth too. Should I give it up? If so any suggestions for a replacement? Thank you

Answer:
KPT really has not created much value, and the stock was higher in 2013 than it is today. For income we would consider it 'so so' and certainly think there are better options out there. We prefer dividend growth, and the dividend has not changed in five years.

We would consider SIS and/or GSY for a nice combination of growth and dividend growth.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on November 01, 2017