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Q: Good day...Your service and advise has done us well for our tenure with 5i...my question is we have 1600 shares of SIS that is house money at ACB of $6.06 does it make sense to add to this stock or better to hold as is....we have taken profits all along and invested in other balanced stocks and it now represents about a 2% of our total portfolio ...we have the cash to add to this but do not think it makes sense as we gain about 3 times at current ACB...thanks for helping...gene
Read Answer Asked by gene on January 04, 2018
Q: Reviewing my portfolio for year end and find myself low in industrials. I currently hold the above stocks and would like your opinion on whether I should increase any or all of the above (currently all equal weighting) or add to this list?
Read Answer Asked by Lyle on December 29, 2017
Q: Hello Peter, Ryan and company!

First off, congratulations on the Balanced Portfolio once again beating the TSX Index! Not an easy feat, since typically most paid money managers cannot.

Looking at 2018, with the U.S. tax reform Bill likely becoming a law today, what stocks covered by 5i benefit from a lower U.S. corporate tax rate and immediate expensing of capital purchases?

Happy Holidays to you and your family,
Angelo
Read Answer Asked by Angelo on December 21, 2017
Q: Hi Peter,

Where can I find info on insider buys? Also, what would be your top growth picks with insider buys?

I've been a member for just a short while, but would like to thank you and your staff for the valuable insight and advice which I believe will make me a better and more knowledgeable investor with time.

Wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! Peace and prosperity to all!!!

Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by K on December 21, 2017
Q: Hi 5i team. I'm looking to distribute some of my mj profits. Do you still like sis. It's had a pretty good run lately. Are there other companies you like more. I still have mj investments so something a little safer but still with growth potential. I'm still 10yrs from retirement so time isn't that important. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 21, 2017
Q: Hello Santa

For my TFSA contribution in 2018 would you suggest KXS or SIS? I do hold a 5% position in SIS in my cash account but am not concerned about an overweighting if the better value, safety and prospects for SIS outweighs those of KXS.

Merry Christmas to all your staff and elves. I value your help.

Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 19, 2017
Q: Hi Peter,
I am looking for five good stocks to add in my RRSP right now. any advise?
no matters for sector.
Thank you,
KT
Read Answer Asked by kaushikbhai on December 19, 2017
Q: I am investing the 52000 plus whatever the amount is for 2018 in my wife's TFSA. With a 10-15 year time-frame might I be considering a couple of quality ETF's or would you advise the purchase of 5 or 6 quality stocks? What might you suggest to consider? She does like the Dollarama idea which you recently recommended. Also would you recommend holding off until the new year to get the ball rolling or invest now? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on December 19, 2017
Q: Hi 5iResearch Team,
I have finally decided to give up my full position on ZCL and was wondering if you can recommend something regardless of sector/industry, to take its place. Preferably I would like something with a dividend but it is not a must. As always, good works guys.
Cheers,
Read Answer Asked by Harry on December 18, 2017
Q: My 20 year old contributed $21k to his TFSA in July, purchasing roughly equal amounts of KXS, PHO, SIS, TOY and PUR. He just sold his PUR shares and now has about 26% of his now $27.6k portfolio in cash. KXS represents about 14% of his portfolio (down approx. 8% from July), PHO 20%/+33%; SIS 17%/+14% and TOY 23%/+43%. Are there one or two names you could suggest to add to his portfolio? Or would he better off maybe topping up a couple of his current holdings (KXS? SIS?). This is for a long term hold. Love your service. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on December 15, 2017
Q: obviously i get the year end tax loss selling, but i do not quite get the year end profit taking i am seeing in yangarra, the stars group,savaria and some others especially in a strong tape.
oil has held up pretty well, are oils selling off because of pipeline bottlenecks or something else, yangarra has been down 5 days in a row.
please explain the year end profit taking, why would anyone sell to pay the tax. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on December 14, 2017
Q: Hello 5i.
Could you please give me your top 3 U.S. and 3 CDN stocks you would buy full positions in this week (risk and sector not a concern) with good momentum leading in to 2018.

Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 11, 2017
Q: My Daughter will be contributing to her TFSA this year (Value of about 50K).
What 5 stocks would you suggest for someone starting out who has many years to contribute and watch the account grow?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Rudy on December 06, 2017
Q: Hello Peter and Ryan,
Cannimed has provided the following press release
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171130006170/en/Actions-Words-Aurora-CEO%E2%80%99s-Actions-Reveal-Aurora
which basically illustrates insider selling by Aurora executives on November 28, 2017 while Aurora is in the midst of a takeover of Cannimed.
How is this recent information on insider selling obtained? I am thinking of adding to Savaria Corp giving it total of 5 percent weight and Knight to 7 percent given its recent weakness. Any comments please. Thanks again
Read Answer Asked by umedali on December 01, 2017