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Q: I currently hold the above etf's, which totals 25% of portfolio. Equities held are US and Canadian and am invested in all sectors with financials@17%,Tech 10% and Utilities 8%. Remaining 40% equally allocated to the other sectors. Am looking at reducing ETF's and would appreciate your thoughts on which ones are good holds and which could be sold due to over diversification! Thanks for your valuable input!
Read Answer Asked by diane joan on December 18, 2017
Q: Cleaning up at year end - winners & losers & am left with approx. 200K in a RIF that still holds ICHR, BOTZ (an experiment), VGT, SQ, FB & KXS. I definitely favour US however, am open to your suggestions & expertise. As always, thank you for over 6 years of excellent guidance & advice.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 18, 2017
Q: Good morning. I currently have about 7% in healthcare consisting of GUD (4%) and CELG (3%). I'm considering selling CELG and buying CSH.UN. Do you see this as a good trade? Or alternatively, I could go overweight healthcare and hold all 3...thoughts?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 18, 2017
Q: Hello Peter and team,
What do you think about these fixed income ETFs to make up twenty percent of my portfolio?
CBO 5%
CLF 5%
XHY 5%
XEB 2.5%
VBG 2.5%
Should I also add a real return bond ETF?
Thank you.
Pamela
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on December 18, 2017
Q: I have always thought of ENB and TRP as utilities rather than energy companies, as they are involved in distribution of oil/natural gas, rather than dealing with exploration and refinement of these energy sources. Furthermore, while their revenues may have sensitivity to oil/gas prices, there is always a need for oil/gas distribution, whether energy is in a bull or bear market, which is why I have always considered the, as utility companies. I recently noticed that they are listed as energy companies by Bloomberg. For the purposes of sector allocation, is it reasonable to consider them utilities, or should I consider them purely as energy holdings?
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on December 18, 2017
Q: Six million shares traded on Friday, almost all in the last 20 minutes. Price spiked 7%, then fell back.This is about 30x typical trading volume. Did you hear any rumours that might account for this? The increased focus on content after the Fox-Disney deal has put those with a library in focus. Fine Capital touted DHX as a potential $30 stock last May (when it was at $6). There was speculation on Stockhouse that Fine was buying CI's remaining shares. If any of this is true, would you see Fine's position as a positive? Do they have a reputation for astute calls?
Read Answer Asked by David on December 18, 2017
Q: Hello 5i team,
I read an interesting article in the Globe on Thursday on Dollarama. According to the author they are essentially borrowing money to buy back their own shares and are now in a situation of negative book value. In other words, if the stock were wound up today, shareholders would find themselves with negative equity.
Your comments please.
Thanks,
David
Read Answer Asked by David on December 18, 2017
Q: Hi 5iResearch Team,
I have finally decided to give up my full position on ZCL and was wondering if you can recommend something regardless of sector/industry, to take its place. Preferably I would like something with a dividend but it is not a must. As always, good works guys.
Cheers,
Read Answer Asked by Harry on December 18, 2017
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