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Q: I see that George Soros is buying gold. Carl Icahn has made a big bear bet on the market of 150% net short. Bill Gross calls negative yield bond gang up a "supernova" waiting to explode. 10 year bonds of UK, Japan ad Germany are at record lows. How is 5i feeling about the market? These factors do give me pause to worry!
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on June 10, 2016
Q: I have some money that I will be putting into an RESP for my children: while it is roughly 0.5%-0.75% of my actual total investment portfolio, I would prefer to avoid more volatile companies in this particular account. I do have a long time horizon (about 6 years before I start to have any demand for the money), but have been burnt before in this particular portfolio by trying to "hit a home run" with an investment play, and am looking for slow, steady growth.

I have listed three companies above, with ATD.B as my first pick as I only have roughly a 2% overall exposure (between all of my collective accounts) to the Consumer Staples group (I assume that ATD.B would be under Staples rather than Discretionary). If you would recommend something else in this space, or another sector, rather than the companies I have mentioned, I would be most grateful for the suggestion. In any event, I look forward to your thoughts. Thanks so much!
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on June 10, 2016
Q: I am considering buying VAW Vanquard Materials on the premise that material stocks should do well with upcoming infrastructure spending both in Canada & the US. Would you agree and if so, would there be an Canadian ETF you would prefer or another US ETF? With thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William J on June 10, 2016
Q: Let's start with the past! Going nowhere for several years except for numerous lawsuits, litigation, high settlement costs & legal fees - BUT, the worm turns and, I believe, there maybe light at the end of the tunnel! At least, that's my current position since I still own a chunk at close to 6 dollars! While I completely agree with your cutting the cord about 2 years ago, I would appreciate a revisit & up to date opinion.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 10, 2016
Q: How serious do you think the market's reaction will be to the company's latest press release which said, in part, - " Theratechnologies inc. (TSX:TH) regretfully announces that the Government of Quebec, the province where EGRIFTA ® was discovered, has refused to add it to the list of reimbursed medications." ?

Thank you for your valued opinion.

John
Read Answer Asked by John on June 10, 2016
Q: Hello Team,

If you had choice, what type of account would you hold a stock like QSR in? Reason i ask is the volume of trading is almost triple in the USA. i was thinking of buying it in the US portion of my RRSP. Also,what impact do you think the stock will have if interest rates rise in the US, and the Republican Party wins the election? Seems i have asked a three part question, charge me accordingly!

Thank you

Stephen



Read Answer Asked by Stephen on June 10, 2016
Q: Hello 5i team,

I'm currently building a portfolio from scratch for my mother who is 61 and retired. We are thinging conservative value and income equities for 10+ years.

Which 5 stocks, either from your balanced or income portfolio would you use as building blocks? If possible, can you recommend stocks that are fairly priced at the moment?

Thank you for your excellent service,

Cam.
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on June 10, 2016
Q: I have held CNQ for a long time and still show a good profit. Knowing that it's not your favourite energy company, could you please give me your current opinion of it? And which ones you prefer over it?

Regarding PHM I'd like to tell Patrick that I feel his pain. I bought this at $1.42 in my TFSA and it's still sitting there.

Thanks to all at 5i for your usual good service.

Molly
Read Answer Asked by Molly on June 10, 2016
Q: I notice lately that a fair number of questions from members do not have
any related ID's (I.E. Ticker Symbols) at the top of the questions. This will hamper future search "By Symbol" results.
Could you not in these instances automatically add these tickers to your
database (even if the Member does not specifically request it) and re-post the question with the ticker?

Thanks,

Scot
Read Answer Asked by Scot on June 10, 2016
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