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Q: Hi everyone, I'm thinking of making a small investment in Spot Coffee. (spp) Was in one of their shops and was very impressed. Could i please have your opinion. Thanks you.
Read Answer Asked by Debbie on December 28, 2012
Q: Hi 5irearch team could you refer a few reits around the 7.00 or 8.00 range for a long term hold with a good yeild
Read Answer Asked by Kim on December 28, 2012
Q: What is your opinion of MND (mandalay).It seems to have performed well through 2012. Ken.
Read Answer Asked by ken on December 28, 2012
Q: when do your top picks for first quarter on 2013 appear in national post jan 5 or jan 12. i understand these are not recommendations but more 3 month picks and could be risky.
but you had weq.un and mmt , i love them both and continue to own. as ever dave
Read Answer Asked by david on December 28, 2012
Q: Thanks for all your good work in 2012. Never mind the Boxing Day sales, you guys are the biggest bargain on Bay Street! I've done some annual Christmas clean-up by dumping Parallel Energy Trust(PLT) for a tax loss. Am looking at staying in the sector by replacing it with Eagle Energy Trust(EGL). Any thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Chuck on December 28, 2012
Q: I would appreciate your comments on GUY, Guyana Goldfields.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Doug on December 28, 2012
Q: Happy Holidays to all at 5i Research your unbiased approach is unique and always very helpful.
What are your thoughts on Potash Corp of Sask( POT ) for 2013? It seems to have been range bound for a long time and since farmers don't have to apply potash every year do you think the demand will be there from either China or North America farmers? Thanks O.K.
Read Answer Asked by Oleh on December 28, 2012
Q: Hi Peter - do you have any insight on NII. I've been underwater for what seems like years and wonder if I should just ship and forget about it.
Read Answer Asked by Harry on December 27, 2012
Q: What is your opinion on gxi, i think they have put themselves up for sale, seem to be making a lot of right moves lately. Dave
Read Answer Asked by david on December 27, 2012
Q: 5i:
a very happy New Year to you all, however that looks to you, and I'm speaking from a long term perspective. One question:
have you thought of doing any seminar type meetings in different locations (ala Larry Berman) in 2013? While I understand your subscriber base is probably growing by leaps and bounds (and with our record and service it should), would that be the type of thing that would interest you folks?
Again, all the best and keep up the GREAT work.
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 27, 2012
Q: A recent customer, I am very pleased with your service. Best wishes for a happy & prosperous new year.

You have previously recommended holding about 20 equal weighted stocks in order to provide optimal diversification (with benefits of diversification decreasing as the number of holdings increases beyond 20 – and returns trend towards index-like returns). I believe that your answer to Mary Jean was to consider all accounts as part of the 20 holdings. I have several diversified accounts that are managed (by the same portfolio manager) and an account that I manage myself. Would you then suggest that I have less than 20 in the portfolio that I self-manage? If so, how much would you concentrate (less than 20 seems risky to me) ?
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on December 27, 2012