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Q: The article from Bloomberg reflects my sentiments quite succinctly. I had bought AVO at $30 and is currently 3% of my portfolio. I am torn between diametrically opposite courses of action.
- The stock has tremendous potential but very risky. If I double my position, the cost base comes down and the percentage risk diminishes but the risked amount increases.
- I could hold on to my current position and I think the downside risk is a lot lower from this point on.
- Or I could take my losses and justify that not doing so would be an opportunity cost of investing elsewhere with lower risk; in case the gain in stock price is not substantial.
I ask your advice as a voice of reason. I have itchy fingers and very often gamble and very often the end result proves the old adage that I was lucky in love.
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on August 17, 2014
Q: I own CXS since 2 years in my TFSA and am down over 35%. Should I continue to be patient? I am tempted to use the cash to buy either PHM or GXI. Thanks for the excellent and invaluable service.
Read Answer Asked by daniel on August 17, 2014
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan & Co.,

I came across this in a Rob Carrick column; you, and many of your members, might already have seen it but I enjoyed and thought that it might put a smile on a few faces for those who haven't yet seen it.
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/08/12/an-honest-stock-market-update.aspx

Publish at your discretion, no reply necessary.
Have a great weekend!!
Cheers,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on August 17, 2014
Q: What do you think of the ETF XIT? I dislike how it has a small market cap, holds pretty much only 4 companies, and has a high MER (0.6%) but I really like buying the tech sector on dips caused by broad-market scares. It is free to buy (and sell) in an iTrade account. Holdings: 23% CGI, 23% OpenText, 16% Constellation, 8% DH. And unfortunaly, 16% BlackBerry. Any thoughts about this ETF?
Read Answer Asked by Matt on August 17, 2014
Q: I was considering take a position in IBG. Could you please comment on the latest quarter and would it be a buy at this point.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 17, 2014
Q: Is there a reason that comments are disabled on the Avigilon blog article? Of concern to me, an AVO owner now in my late sixties, is that Mr. Fernandes, who appears to be in his early forties is thinking very long term with this company if earnings are of secondary importance to product development even going out years. How long will I have to wait for payoff in my underwater investment?

Technically I see that if the stock breaks support at $17.50 next major support is $12.50 established 2012-13 on much lower volume. Perhaps it would be better to cut and run here then wait for a bottom to re-enter. Would you agree? Thanks, J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on August 17, 2014
Q: Hello 5i,
I have a diversified portfolio with over 60 companies and am thinking of buying Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities Income Fund (BGI.UN). What do you think, there's not much information on the fund?
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Mark on August 15, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and team.Would appreciate your opinion on Crius Energy.KWH'UN.Thank you for your outstanding service.
Gaston.
Read Answer Asked by Gaston on August 15, 2014
Q: I would appreciate your opinion and recommendations on NOC and any other company you know of which is involved with drones.
Thank you, Peter, Ryan and 5iteam.
Read Answer Asked by Gail on August 15, 2014
Q: Hello 5i,
I bought these US securities on the 24 Jun this year. So far this is the performance:
shares $/sh amount book val +/- %
ATHN 24 131.25 3,150.00 2,978.99 +171.01 +5.74
PCLN 2 1,284.81 2,569.62 2,443.95 +125.67 +5.14
ALGN 54 54.71 2,954.34 2,870.87 +83.47 +2.91
SFL 155 18.80 2,914.00 2,877.45 +36.55 +1.27
SBUX 37 76.62 2,834.94 2,873.01 -38.07 -1.33
CLCT 139 20.09 2,792.51 2,883.08 -90.57 -3.14
GMCR 24 114.30 2,743.20 2,976.83 -233.63 -7.85
SNDK 27 93.21 2,516.67 2,793.10 -276.43 -9.90
MSCC 103 24.35 2,508.05 2,866.14 -358.09 -12.49

Just wondering if you can give me an update on my US portfolio.
Thanks,
Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on August 15, 2014
Q: Hello 5i,
My current portfolio consists of:
BX:US, COP:US, PXT, HWO, TLA, SYZ, VCM, PHM, DND, XTC, and RDX.
I like to keep a fairly concentrated portfolio and generally stick to smaller cap stocks. Assuming I am fairly equal weight between all of the above names, which would you (if any) recommend adding too today? And is there another small cap name that you think may fit nicely in this list to provide good growth/value and maybe a little diversification at the same time?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Scott on August 15, 2014
Q: Hi, I know you don't concentrate on US stocks but would you please comment on Boeing for me?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on August 15, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on National Holdings, NHLD.US
Read Answer Asked by Graham on August 15, 2014
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