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Q: It seems Cdn/US markets have reached a very high valuation for many stocks/sectors and investors are trying to find a reason (minor earnings miss etc) to get out of the market and build some cash positions. Interest rates will still go up and it will add more pressure along with all other uncertain factors which would lead to more panic selling and high volatility in the markets. Worst case scenario the markets will collapse considering the 10 year bull market run and tightening liquidity, lower stock buyback etc. Keeping this theory in mind is it a good idea for small investors like some of us 5i subscribers to build at least 30% cash and stay invested in defensive sector stocks like Utilities, REIT, FInancials and Staples instead of buying on dips in Tech, cons disc, Industrials sectors. Last few days many solid companies in 5i portfolios in Industrials, CYcylical sectors have sold off due to minor earnings miss. We can re-deploy the cash once the interest rates stop increasing and the market buy signals are positive in 2019. Would like to get your opinion and recommendation on this thought assuming smart money has started getting defensive and getting ready for next fall/recession.

Thanks
NInad
Read Answer Asked by Ninad on November 12, 2018
Q: I own shares of KXS. It’s been a bit of a wild ride. Today the stock is around $68, a price it last reached about 12 months ago. With this reset on the price the mkt seems to be saying its future potential as an investment is equal to or worse than it was a year ago; that despite a year of operations, the company is not stronger today than it was a year ago. While I would be hesitant to buy more until the share price decline stops, the risk/reward for KXS for a longer term investment is becoming more compelling. Your views?
Read Answer Asked by Marc on November 12, 2018
Q: Peter & Ryan, I have been a 5i member for over a year now and do not own all of your stocks but do own the ones mentioned above. I am down thousands of dollars based on your recommendations and expertise. Please help me understand what service am I paying for? I understand the market goes up and down but there is many of your recommendations that are getting wiped out. What is 5i's due diligence process for picking companies?
Appreciate your feedback
SF
Read Answer Asked by Steve on November 12, 2018
Q: In your reply to Kimberley regarding MKP, you stated that you'd find it hard to get interested (given all the issues), but that's assuming you don't already own it. However, for those of us who do, would you suggest hanging on to it? Or would you swap it out for something like EIT.un if one wants to maintain the same level of non-dividend income?
Read Answer Asked by chris on November 12, 2018
Q: desjardins in keeping goeasy as a buy, said it noticed and i quote some credit deterioration in its portfolio, what exactly does that mean, does it mean its loan portfolio is taking on bigger risks that is had previously, i thought gsy customers were always very high risk, thats what makes gsy so profitable and gives it ,its incredible return on capital.and how can desjardins see this, i looked and could not see anything. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on November 12, 2018
Q: Hi,

Self storage companies in the US and companies in Canada such as SVI appear to trade at very high multiples (i.e. P/FFO and P/AFFO). Why is this? I've wanted to invest for some time but am uncomfortable about the valuation . Is there something I'm missing about the self storage space that warrants these apparent premiums?

Thanks for your response.
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on November 12, 2018
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