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Q: I am thinking about buying cineplex (new position), say 3-4% of my portfolio and 5 year time horizon. Would you endorse ? What is the payout ratio and do you consider the dividend safe ? What's their record at missing estimates in the last 2 years ? Do you think their will continue to grow in the next few years ? Would you know if the VIP offering is a success so far and is it becoming important in terms of their revenue ? I was thinking adding the position to my RRSP instead of TFSA ? Thank you for your help !
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on January 11, 2018
Q: What is the real difference between CTC and CTC.A?
And what is your opinion about DSC for the next year?
Thanks
Margita
Thanks
Margita
Read Answer Asked by Margita Elisabet on January 11, 2018
Q: I would appreciate your comments on the succession plan for BRK. It adds clarity, the two are knowable experienced professionals, they fit the BRK culture, etc. My only downside risk is that they do not have experience within the other companies and capital allocation.

The market seems to approach of it.

Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on January 11, 2018
Q: Further to the question on GXO: the expenses saved by the recent (Dec 18) dividend cut amount to roughly one-third of dividend costs; I would have thought that this would relieve investor anxiety around dividend sustainability. So I'm wondering if the problem is more likely elsewhere - for example, the WCS/WTI differential, whereby Alberta producers don't get the full benefit of the WTI price recovery. Put another way: are all Canadian pipeline-dependent producers cursed to continue to lose compettitive advantage over time? Such that, regardless of PP ratios or management quality or attractive well decline rates, they will go down while non-dependent producers (VET, PXT, others) go up?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 11, 2018
Q: Hi,

I've owned 15% in CDN banks for the last couple years and they're dong well. Do you expect banks or lifeco's will do better in the next couple years?
Can you pick your top two choices of the the insurance cos and banks for the next couple years?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on January 11, 2018
Q: Hello Peter and Staff:
I am a retired investor with a 4 % position in Corus common shares.
With today's 2018 1st Quarter results and negative market reaction, I would like your comments and advice as to what to do with this stock.
The dividend has been maintained for the next 3 months and I like the income but am concerned about preserving my capital.
Thank you,
M.I.Curtis
Read Answer Asked by Isabel on January 11, 2018
Q: TOG,WCP.CPG,Vet seem to have upside ,would this be good time to add at this part of cycle,currently have no oil and 1 gas ALA.Which order would you list if investing in 2.
Read Answer Asked by terrance on January 11, 2018
Q: I missed the recent run up in the stock, as did not buy when first recommended at 5iResearch, last year. However, reading through your comments, for past several months, I am getting interested in building a position, may be 2%, for all our family accounts. My present portfolio (and family) reflects more of 5i Balanced but also have some Growth companies , like SHOP, GIB.a, KXS, TOY, etc. each 3-4%. I am quite happy with the portfolio mix and its performance. Thanks to continued guidance and excellent picks by your team. Would you be comfortable to buy at today's levels or is it too late to the party. ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on January 11, 2018
Q: I am a current holder of AAR.UN in my RRSP. What are your top 3 real estate companies to replace AAR.UN in an RRSP with a view of a hold of over ten years?
Read Answer Asked by James on January 11, 2018
Q: Any comments on the drop in Brookfield today? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Darcy on January 11, 2018
Q: Happy New year 5i!!
I have the following US stocks in my TFSA:NVDA,SQ,AMZN,CGNX.
I'd like to add another from the following: Arista, Paypal, Micron or Flir.
I'm not concerned about sectors or size and have a fairly high risk tolerance. If you have a better choice than the ones I've mentioned I'm all ears!
Thanks
Dave

Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 11, 2018
Q: Hi 5i Team,
I have owned MedX for about a year now, watched it go up and down and have held since purchase and accumulated more on the down days. I noticed yesterday there was lots of volume and a 50% gain...but can't seem to determine why the sudden rise on volume and price increase. Robert McWhirter was on BNN on Fri and had some very positive things to say...but can't fathom this as the reason for the increase. I know they have been doing more deals in Europe. Any thoughts on the one day rise in volume and price? Any updates since your last comments on this company?
Keep up the great team work!!
Cheers,
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 11, 2018
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