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Q: Hi,

With respect to cyclicity of markets and sectors, you recently commented that materials is a sector that is "picking up". Briefly, which sectors are "picking up" and which are slowing down and is there a general time frame that these cycles work on?

Thanks.

Cam.
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on April 23, 2018
Q: My local newspaper had an enlightening article on opioid prescriptions to treat chronic pain. The article stated that over 9 million prescriptions were filled "in Ontario alone" during 2015-2016. I found this number astounding considering the population is about 14 million which means one in every three people had this prescribed during that time which was an increase of 500,000 from three years previous to those dates.
Does this not mean Knight's announcement of Health Canada's approval of Probuphine for opioid treatment is a huge event? Why would they announce this after the close on a Friday - it seems like a big deal. What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on April 23, 2018
Q: Hello! I'm a recent subscriber to 5i and liking what I see so far! I have a favorable view on the tech sector and own CQQQ and BABA. Any thoughts on these names or sector in general? Any other names that might be a good fit (besides Amazon)? I was also thinking VB would be a good way to play the tech and financial sector at the same time. How long has it being in the growth portfolio? Any other suggestions regarding niche banks?
Read Answer Asked by David on April 23, 2018
Q: blah blah "do not answer US equity questions" blah blah............

(not a shot, just friday levity......that, or its 4-20)

so, given you do not specialize in US equities..........why do you think Limited Brands is doing so poorly?

is it as simple as they are being 'amazoned' ?

thanks again for all your guidance

bob

Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 23, 2018
Q: Hi guys,
I own TEAM, JPM, AMAT, GRUB, and AAPL in my RRSP. Each are 4-5% weightings with the exception of AAPL which is 10%. I've owned AAPL for years but I've acquired the other 4 companies within the past 2 months.
AAPL - up 140%, TEAM - down 10% (on yesterday's earnings miss), GRUB - down 10%, JPM - down 5%, AMAT - down 5%.
Do you see any issues with any of these companies? Would you HOLD all or recommend adding to or selling any.
I like to buy and hold long term and have no issues with patience. I just want to be sure that there are no red flags on any of these companies that I am missing...or if I should be viewing their recent drops as a buying opportunity.
thanks for the excellent service.
Mark
Read Answer Asked by Mark on April 23, 2018
Q: Hello I have a couple of different portfolios each with a different objective so assume balance and diversification over all. But if a person wanted to construct a concentrated portfolio of 5-7 stocks total to cover different sectors mid risk with a mix of growth and dividend payers what would be your top picks today? Banking, telco, energy, consumer discretionary, utilities. As always thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on April 23, 2018
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