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Q: Hello 5i,
I have been thinking about increasing my allottment to emerging markets funds. I already hold vwo and was wondering whether to just increase that, or whether it would be better to diversify. I would appreciate your thoughts on that question and suggestions as to what might be etf's. I am an Average, moderatly conservative investor, with a good diversification
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on November 17, 2017
Q: My wife and I hold eight energy companies in our portfolios on average down 30%.
Should we consolidate or add another name and if so which ones would you have in RRIF, TFSA and MARGIN accounts.
Thank you for improving the quality of our investments over the last three years --- Ian
Read Answer Asked by Ian on November 17, 2017
Q: Well, it looks likes like the stock is making another strong move again, yes expensive, but is this just a company that amazon can not compete against? In one of the stores today, seeing the line-up at the till, it just doesn't stop. Reminds me of what Peter Lynch said, just watch where people are shopping. They also love to buy back stock, is that a good sign also?
Thanks again
Read Answer Asked by eugene on November 17, 2017
Q: Hello Team,
I've been waiting for a chance to grab Uni Select shares at a good price since a couple of years. Do you feel that, at the current price, it is a time to take a half-position considering their balance sheet and prospect... even if the momentum in the share price is not good at all right now?

Thanks in advance for your advice !
Michel
Read Answer Asked by Michel on November 17, 2017
Q: re your advice to Paul yesterday to tender to the offer through a broker
Is there a difference if I sell directly online or do I need to speak with a broker.
Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 16, 2017
Q: Reviewing my portfolio at this time of year,i have decided to take a more defensive approach for 2018.I have recently purchased a couple of gold stocks(aem & lk).I am unsure if gold still has the downside protection for a portfolio that it used to.
Also with the expected interest rate increases will dividend paying large caps have the desired benefit of portfolio protection?
Do you have any suggestions on some debt free dividend paying companies that will do well in a flat or slightly down market.I don't care if they are small,medium or large cap companies!
Read Answer Asked by Randy on November 16, 2017
Q: Hello 5i,
I sold off NVDA when valuations exploded and didn’t like all the hype around the stock.
I’m guessing with SQ mentioning crypto-currency the stock will pop today. If anyone can make sense of crypto it’s probably Dorsey with his calm approach to building businesses (I’m still gettting my head around hash 256!)
Even with Dorsey as bench strength for Square should I sell some of this one off and top up ICHR where I’m down about 20%? Or sell ICHR and consolidate my SQ position? Both positions are held in a sheltered account.
Many thanks,
Ps great job yesterday Ryan! I really appreciate your frank approach to investing- it’s great that you don’t pull any punches - so refreshing.
Read Answer Asked by Kat on November 16, 2017
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