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Q: Hello, question about ZBK’s portfolio holding, Equally weight 5.5 percent for each of 19 banks, in the case of BBT and STI merger was completely, what would happen to ZBK’s portfolio? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by LEI on June 11, 2019
Q: hi there,
I own both of these positions in a US 401K. They have done really well since the fall of 2018 and i am now overweight in Consumer Defensives. I am wondering if its too much of a good think and was thinking of trimming both of my positions at these valuations. However, these have been good names to be in for a market slowdown. Your thoughts. PS I am a retiree looking for income and a bit of growth.
Read Answer Asked by kelly on June 11, 2019
Q: Good morning I have initiated a part of my portfolio to u.s. stocks and I have GOOG, BABA, AVGO, GE, FDX and am looking at SYK ACN AND MCO also I have positions in VGT and VTI. On the income side I hold good Canadian dividend companies that combined with CPP/OAS the dividends cover all of our living and travelling expenses. So, I diverted most of the growth stocks from your balanced fund into this u.s. side. My question is I still have about 20% cash can you recommend additional u.s. companies that I could look at along with the above. Or, should I just put the cash into the two ETFs. Thank you for the great service as you have changed how I invest and look at my own portfolio and time frame....thanks...gene
Read Answer Asked by gene on June 11, 2019
Q: Hi 5i group, could I please have your opinion on Planet 13?
Thanks,
Ken
Read Answer Asked by kenneth on June 11, 2019
Q: Can you recommend a Canadian dollar etf for gold and a few Canadian stocks that would benefit from an appreciation in gold prices? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Steve on June 11, 2019
Q: BUYING PROTECTION: WHEN to buy? WHAT TO BUY?
From time to time (especially today on CNBC) I am hearing Traders talk about buying protection with volatility in the US at ~16 .... vs much higher last week.
I assume this advice is also linked to the fact that US markets have just finished a “best ever” kind of bounce after last weeks debacle.

Does 5i agree with that strategy?
Would you be inclined to do this automatically when VOL drops to a specific level? If so, what level?
What ETF(s) would you suggest since playing options is not my game?
Would there be a rule of thumb as to how long to hold that “protection” in place?

Thanks for helping to educate me in this area.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on June 11, 2019
Q: I realize that you have not been a cheerleader for this company, but wondered what you think of it after the recent (May 2019) acquisition? They are saying it is immediately accretive to AFFO on a per share basis. Another interesting note is their use of the existing management team. I am considering it to add some "USA" flavour to my healthcare full position in Sienna. Would you like it for a full position, or perhaps 50%, or …?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 11, 2019
Q: I have been suffering with this stock for a long time and even with the dividend I am under water a great deal.There seems to be some buy recommendations but the stock still on its way down.I realize that the oil-gas market is not good but other stocks in this space are doing much better.Do you belive there is any chance of a dividend cut in the near future and would you sell now and move on.
Thank you
Al
Read Answer Asked by Allen on June 11, 2019
Q: Hi there,

Just some follow up questions on these two etfs. Neither has done well over the last several years in terms of growth, so i suspect one buys these for income only. If so, wouldn't one just buy the one with highest dividend? if you had to pick only one preferred ETF which one would it be and if not one of these 2 which one and why?
Read Answer Asked by kelly on June 11, 2019
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