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Q: Hello Peter & Co,
Your response to my previous letter (equity portfolio sectoral mix and holdings) was quite positive. But you had suggested that, for some inflation protection, I could add a few names in consumer cyclicals. I hold Linamar and Magna; could you suggest a few other names in that sector?
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on May 06, 2015
Q: As a long-term holder, energy making up about 10% of overall equity portfolio, heavily weighted towards the blue-chip oil companies, does one hold on and wait out the turmoil that is potentially going to occur over the next 5 years of the new mandate, or bite the bullet and deal with the bloodbath that is possibly going to occur at the open, and into the next few trading days?

It would feel very wrong to sell, but this - to me - seems to be a fundamental shift within the industry in Canada, and that in and of itself could be a reason to question a long-term position. If you could share your thoughts, please...
Read Answer Asked by Warren on May 06, 2015
Q: Have you changed your opinion at all on the future of Avigilon after the release of their latest earnings report, thanks?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on May 06, 2015
Q: Dear Agent.I now own PSEC in my portfolio. I been tracking the stock for a good little while and it seems to be going no where fast. Would I be smart if I decide to sell it off. Eddie.
Read Answer Asked by Eddie on May 06, 2015
Q: Peter and team,
Can you give me 7 names that have gone thru the bust and the boom of the economy life cycle and still deliver exceptional returns to shareholders? Two names I have in mind are HCG and CSU. What are the other five? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Iskandar on May 06, 2015
Q: Good morning Peter & all,

I would like your thoughts on SVC which I own (up 33%). How does the future look?
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on May 06, 2015
Q: What does the 5i research think about Neostem Inc, Nasdaq: NBS? What are 5i's thoughts on Neostem's research, Neostem's manufacturing, and Neostem's recent quarterly report. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Frederick on May 06, 2015
Q: Hello 5i.
TMX and others show BRK.B to be in the Financial sector.
Berkshire's businesses cover much more than just Fin'l.
Could you offer your thoughts on what the major sectors
and percentages might be for allocation purposes.
Thanks T.
Read Answer Asked by Terrance on May 06, 2015
Q: My wife inherits 1 million(done deal). Please suggest a portfolio what provides some growth, with dividends of 35k to 50k annual income. She has financial advisers looking for the business and I need advice to counter them (including the 8k to 10k management fees). Her current self directed portfolio (160k) is: AW.UN, AYA,CAR.UN, DH, GH, IPL, NPI, PKI, PPL, RY, WJA, DHX.B, & XTC.

CHEERS
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on May 06, 2015
Q: Hi,
I'm looking for additional REIT exposure. I currently hold HR.un and was considering adding Calloway in light of the recent acquisition. Would you view Calloway as a good acquisition, or could you list your 2-3 preferred REIT names
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Bryan on May 06, 2015
Q: Could you please give your comments on Gei latest quarter. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 06, 2015
Q: Can you compare patient home monitoring (phm) to merus labs (msl) for me on valuation metrics? I am wondering which is cheaper right now, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 06, 2015
Q: Hi, I have been watching this one for a few weeks and the drop in value has been of interest. Is the company hitting challenges that would mean further reduction in value? Conversely, is this now a good entry point?
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on May 06, 2015
Q: Best way to hedge a possible dip in the Canadian dollar? I am thinking VIG-N, SDOG-N or IWB-N for non sheltered account.
Read Answer Asked by Vern on May 06, 2015
Q: I have held GLW for some time now and am up around 80%. I was wondering your thoughts on the company and if you see anymore upside. Do you see any reason to keep my position or suggest moving out of the name?
Read Answer Asked by Jordan on May 06, 2015
Q: Good Day 5i team,
We are planning on moving our daughters' RESP out of mutual funds and into ETFs. We will not need to access any funds for at least 4 years. Would you please provide your recommendations for appropriate ETFs?
Thanks,
Richard
Read Answer Asked by Richard on May 06, 2015
Q: We don't have any consumer staples yet as we have been focusing on dividend yields for retirement income. We are looking at adding one or more of the above to our holdings for growing income and capital gains. We see that you have L in the income portfolio and we see that emp.a has acquired the co-op stores. What are your comments and preference(s) on the above at this time? Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Len on May 06, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and team,
As a small cap,is its growth sustainable? Or it may be a potential target of acquisition?
Thanks!
Jim
Read Answer Asked by Jim on May 06, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I have been building up the 5i growth portfolio gradually, and am looking to buy both BCI New Look Eye Wear and PEO People Corp.
What would be the good entry point for the above two stocks?
Thanks a lot for your help as always. Pui
Read Answer Asked by Pui on May 06, 2015
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