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Q: Currently I deal with several brokerage firms. National, TD, Scotia, Royal and MD Management. This has been an evolution but dealing with so many accounts is a bit cumbersome. I am looking at consolidating into one House. I.e. MD Management. Can you give me your thoughts on dealing with only one firm and any insight you may have on MD Management? Very difficult to get a handle on MD since they are the financial arm of the Canadian Medical Association and as such are private. I enjoy dealing with them therefore the reason for favoring them. Thank You

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Read Answer Asked by roland on January 02, 2018

• Pengrowth Energy Corporation (PGF)
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Q: you replied to a question re pgf that schulich owns 5.4% at one time he own 18%
did he sell down or was this a misprint?.

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 02, 2018

• Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)
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• iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD)
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Q: My materials and precious metals exposure is limited to the above two stocks, and both are very small positions. With recent talk about positive prospects for materials going forward, what etf would you recommend if I decided to put some more money into this sector?

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Read Answer Asked by Donald on January 02, 2018

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Q: Hi Peter can you please help me understand this three stocks in USA 1 Tyson food 2 WLKP 3 RIGP . Risk factor ? Is div o k? Please take 3 credits away. Thanks. Alnoor

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Read Answer Asked by Alnoor on January 02, 2018

• Covalon Technologies Ltd. (COV)
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• Knight Therapeutics Inc. (GUD)
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Q: Which company would you choose GUD or COV for a hold period of 5 years?

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Read Answer Asked by stephen on January 02, 2018

• Taseko Mines Limited (TKO)
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Q: Hi Team,
I would appreciate your thoughts on why Taseko Mines dropped over 12% rather abruptly today on a higher than average volume?

Thanks, John

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Read Answer Asked by John on January 02, 2018

• Tucows Inc. (TC)
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Q: Why is Tucows down today?

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Read Answer Asked by John on January 02, 2018

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Q: Happy New Year,
I have read recent media reports suggesting that the investment world views Canada as the primary listing location for many speculative "Cannabis" and "Blockchain" companies and that this is hurting overall investment in Canada and the TSX/Venture exchanges.

Any views on this perception?

Robert

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 02, 2018

• BlackBerry Limited (BB)
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Q: With this company being involved in smart car tech is this a company worth investing in for both the short or long term. Does it pay a dividend?

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Read Answer Asked by Antony on January 02, 2018

• DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. (DRT)
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Q: Big drop is it time to buy.

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Read Answer Asked by andrew on January 02, 2018

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Q: For a relatively young investor (mid-30's), is there anything "wrong" with having mostly small and mid cap stocks? Is this ever recommended, or should an investor have a minimum % of their equities as large caps?

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 02, 2018

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Q: Good Morning,
I currently own both of the companies listed and I am considering selling one to free up some cash. Of the two, which one do you believe will have the best upside potential in the next 12-18 months?
Thank You

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Read Answer Asked by Kevin on January 02, 2018

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Q: I have been using 2.6% as the TSX dividend yield for 2017. Accurate? I read 2.8% somewhere recently. Thanks for your help in clarifying. As always this simple metric is surprisingly hard to find.

Thanks!

Kim

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Read Answer Asked by Kim on January 02, 2018

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Q: Until recently the pundits were claiming the Can dollar would be going lower in relation to the US dollar, in the last week or so that tune has changed. Given the recent CAN dollar strength, what does your Crystal ball say going forwards? ( and why, US Tax? move to commodities?)
Much thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 02, 2018

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Q: Are you concerned with the recent news of PBH's subsidiary HQ fine foods' pan Canadian recall on their sandwiches, due to a LIsteria concerns. Seems like damaging news. I can recall other consumer staples stocks being hit hard after similar events.
Thank you
Karim

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Read Answer Asked by Karim on January 02, 2018

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Q: Am I wrong in thinking that CPG could do quite nicely in a high $50 oil environment. Just their high volume of 170000 bpd would lend itself to the bottom line and lift the stock. They are also light oil and producing in both the Us and Canada.
Thank you gord

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Read Answer Asked by gord on January 02, 2018

• Liminal BioSciences Inc. (LMNL)
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Q: Hey guys,

I hold PLI in my non registered account with a loss, your thoughts on selling and waiting 30 days to re purchase inside my tfsa account.

thanks,

Jim

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Read Answer Asked by jim on January 02, 2018

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Q: Hi 5i! Me again! I might as well start off the New Year with a few questions....I am looking for a growth stock that in your eyes has very good potential for 2018. If you had to pick just one, which would it be and why? Cheers (again) , Tamara

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Read Answer Asked by Tamara on January 02, 2018

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
Today KOSS skyrocketed...up 140% at one point. Is there any news on the wire? Thanks!
Dr.Ernest Rivait

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Read Answer Asked by Ernest on January 02, 2018

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Q: Hi Peter and Team,

My wife and I each hold both BCE and T in our RRSP/RRIF accounts. We are overweight Telecom, and trying to reduce the number of holdings. I note that T has beaten BCE for the one and two year periods, but BCE has beaten T for the three and five year periods. We would consider one of these stocks as a "hold forever". Also, not that it's pertinent, but we're BCE clients for our landline, internet, TV, and cellphone.

Given that 5i has dropped T from the model portfolio, if we were to keep only one of these two, which should we keep?

Thanks, and Happy New Year to all at 5i and our fellow subscribers.

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Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 02, 2018