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Q: I have one stock in the oil and gas sector WCP which has shrunk to a .9% position .... I am starting to question whether I need to be in oil or gas at all. Of the following options which would 5I recommend ? Feel free to adjust the percentage level I have chosen to what 5I would recommend instead. There is cash reserves to add. Thanks for your terrific service.
1} sell and increase SIS from 2.6% to 3.2 %
2} Sell but stay in sector and increase to 2.5% in another stock like PXT { or 5I recommendation }
3} Add to WCP to 2.5% level
4} Sell and add to cash reserves until next purchase decision made.
5} Keep WCP the way it is.
Read Answer Asked by Garth on June 07, 2019
Q: I have a philosophical question on bond allocations in a portfolio. Simply put, why would anyone put money in bonds or bond funds in the current interest rate environment. A high bond allocation made sense in the 70's and 80's but for the last many years the returns have been very small. I realize that the bonds won't fall in a recession, but is that worth the high lost opportunity cost compared to say, holding banks or utilities. What bothers me is the almost universal acceptance by advisors that a bond allocation is mandatory. As a nerdy engineer I get suspicious when ideas are presented as fact with minimal apparent logic. I can see why bonds are somewhat attractive to advisors as the low volatility keeps clients less "edgy" but is it really the best long term strategy under the current conditions. I am in the fortunate position that I do not need to make large withdrawals and I can usually plan ahead. Why would I need bonds?
Read Answer Asked by Russell on June 07, 2019
Q: Hi, Thank you for your timely commentary on the company (and the secondary offering). We bought an initial position (1.75%) today at $49.39 and $50.22. Is it fine to Top up to 3%, right now? Looks like, you like the company. Could you please be kind enough to provide some more details as to its growth trajectory, revenue model (recurring/licensing etc), competition, debt, acquisitions approach and target market etc.. Which are the closet comparable companies in Canada and US? What is insiders/institutions ownership? What will be a possible 5i rating and will you own it in the Growth portfolio today, if had cash? Too many questions, so please deduct credits as you wish. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on June 07, 2019
Q: I am devoid of any coms, utilities and real estate. I have the cash to add a full positon. Is this a good time to add to any of these sectors. What of your recommended portfolio holding would be a good add. Mainly a balanced follower but open all portfolios.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on June 07, 2019
Q: Hi guys

Most ETFs I kind of understand what they are using to mimic an index, and to create the holding. With this ETF trading off the VIX wondering how they do this? What do you think of this as a short term holding. It just seems the VIX should have much more noise, given Trump, uncertainy, and trade issues, yet you wouldnt know it. Your thoughts?

Thanks
Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on June 07, 2019
Q: FDX,NVDA,MG-T,MX-T,WFT-T,QCOM
I find very hard to take big loss on this stocks,do you think any of this need to be sold?
Read Answer Asked by Nizar on June 06, 2019
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