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Q: Thanks for the update on why weed is going up today based on the announcement in California. Why is this affecting Canadian stocks? Also, are there names in US that one can speculate on that are like weed and APH in Canada? Gas stocks in Canada seem to be tied to oil price. Lately, oil is going up but BIR and TOU hardly move. I am almost to the point of throwing in the towel for Canadian names given the political climate in Canada with regards to energy and pipelines. Any comments? Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on December 28, 2017
Q: Hi everyone.
I have several questions so please take as many credits as needed.
1. Can you recommend an ETF for Japan? Several experts have recommended diversifying out of NA and into Japan.
2. Do you foresee a relative shortage in copper supply in the near future? If so, can you recommend a natural resource company that would benefit from the increased copper demand.
3. Do you know of an American equivalent to BNN?
Read Answer Asked by Teresa on December 28, 2017
Q: My "loss leaders" are CPG and ERF. My gainers are SU, HSE and CNQ. (Because of the entry prices) Should I sell my "losers" CPG/ERF and plough the proceeds in SU/CNQ? Or simply hold them till the recovery in the sector takes place? Or buy HWO which I own which is in slightly positive territory? Or any other company that you would suggest in the Oil/Gas sector? Like the pipelines.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on December 28, 2017
Q: Greetings 5i,

New listing in the US Nasdaq: MJX. Initial impression? How do you see it comparing vs HMMJ.

Also, as we see the cannabis industry industry in startup mode globally, could it make sense to simply follow the legalization process and investing country to country picking the emerging favorites? Expectations would be that the pattern we have seen in Canada plays out similarly everywhere.

I understand this is possibly 2 or 3 questions.

Cheers!
Read Answer Asked by Duane on December 28, 2017
Q: Listed above are the stocks i currently have in my TFSA Would you suggest selling any of those listed and what would you suggest adding for 2018? All are approximately equal weight in my portfolio?
Thks for all that you do

Marcel
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on December 28, 2017
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
Questions on the merger
- I had a date of later in January 2018 to make an election on what shares to take? Does the now announced target date of January 1,2018 change that?
- is there a default treatment that is consistent amongst institutions?
- aside from the tax deferral element is there a recommendation? Ie will both be traded in Toronto and get the Canadian dividend tax credit ?

Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on December 28, 2017
Q: Hello Team,

I know you guys don't advise on tax questions but as simple as this one is no one seems to give me a straightforward answer. So, I hope you can help. Which of the following is right regarding RRSP contribution year for 2017:
1- 01 January 2017 to 28 February 2018 (14 months)
2- 01 March 2017 to 28 February 2018 (12 months)

According to an HR Block agent, it is option 1. According to a CRA agent it is option 2. I appreciate it if you are able to support your answer with a website reference from CRA?

Merry Christmas and Happy 2018!
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on December 27, 2017
Q: Hi 5i team,

I’m thinking of adding ECN to my portfolio. However, I already owned GSY and FSZ. Do you see any overlapping? Which two out of these three names will likely have the best growth in the next few years? Which two out of these three have the better balance sheets? Thanks and all the best for the new year.

Read Answer Asked by Willie on December 27, 2017
Q: HCG recently announced leadership appointments such as New CIO, SVP Underwriting and SVP Human Resources. Looks like they are building a long-term strategic team to lay the foundation for growth and managing operations effectively.
In this context how does 5i view the developments.
Two key questions here.
1) What would you recommend for existing investors and what advise would you give for new investors looking at making a stock purchase
2) What impact can we expect in the next couple of quarters or say year 2018 in terms of earnings and business outlook? Will the new appointments and personnel costs have significant impact on earnings in near term?
Read Answer Asked by Sridhar on December 27, 2017
Q: Has anything changed your view on a long term hold on TRI for a 4% position in a dividend portfolio? A technical analyst recently recommended a sell. I could use the 10% loss for tax selling purpose, as your advice has given me substantial gains ,thankyou. I have not bought Your top pick of ECN yet. Would that be a good substitute?
Read Answer Asked by Allan on December 27, 2017
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