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Q: Good morning
I hold ILMN.US GH.US and WELL.CA in healthcare in our various accounts. I’m looking for an additional healthcare stock (either Can. or US) to add to our TFSA’s. Suggestions greatly appreciated.
Regards
Les
Read Answer Asked by Les on April 06, 2021
Q: Hope you and yours have so far successfully avoiding covid-19.
Our portfolio is below
Cons Discr 5%: US:NIO, US:CELH
Cons Stpl 3.8% - US:COST
Energy 6.2%
Fin Svcs 38% - BNS, GSY, RY, SHOP, SLF, US:BAM, US:JPM, US:MCO, US:V
Health 4.2% - US:MDT
Ind 5.8% - US:RTX, CNR
Real Est 2.7% - US:RDFN
Tech 13.4%
Telcom 5.7%
Util 7.4%
Cash 8%

All the fin svcs are up nicely but V and BAM have only small gains. We like both but think we should reduce this overweight sector and re-balance among the Industrial, Health and Real Estate sectors.
We are down 41% on NIO and down 12% on CELH but we are prepared to wait unless you think their prospects aren’t worth the wait.
We’d appreciate your view on what to sell in fin svcs and what to buy in Ind, Health & Real Est.
Many, many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by TOM on April 06, 2021
Q: Can you suggest some companies with decent premiums that you think would be good candidates for an income generating strategy using options.
Many thanks.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on April 02, 2021
Q: Would appreciate your recommendation of 5 Canadian and 5 US dividend aristocrat equities that you would purchase that you would expect some growth in both income and price appreciation.
Read Answer Asked by David on March 31, 2021
Q: Morning 5i:
I am looking to grow 200 k in a new LIRA of mine over the next 5 years before I flip to a dividend income model. What CDN and US growth equities would be your current favourites. I have a healthy risk appetite.
Thanks in advance, Greg.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on March 23, 2021
Q: I am looking to add 1 or 2 U. S. Healthcare companies to my U. S. cash account. Of the 4 above could you list them in order from best to worst with a comment on thier financial and growth situation. Please include any other choices that you might add to my list.
Much appreciated.
John
Read Answer Asked by John on March 23, 2021
Q: Five canadian stocks and 5 american stocks for a rrif.
Read Answer Asked by don on March 23, 2021
Q: I am retired and would like a recommendation for 10 US and 10 Canadian core stocks. Also one or two ETFs for ex NA exposure.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Junor on March 23, 2021
Q: Peter/Ryan would like your opinion of 5 good American stocks for an RRSP. Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Nick on March 22, 2021
Q: Health seems to now be a preferred sector. What would your top two choices be in this sector ?
Regards, David
Read Answer Asked by David on March 22, 2021
Q: Hi Group I am presently light on Health care (GUD - HMMJ - Doc) total is 2% of my portfolio) can you suggest a couple of etfs + Stocks to balance my portfolio . I believe health care is a must own sector do you agree Thanks for your guidance
Read Answer Asked by Terence on March 18, 2021
Q: Hi Folks,
I am looking to update my RRSP - I currently hold PG, TD, BNS, MFC, ABBV, PFE, T, BCE, AQN, BIP.UN, ENB - I am thinking of swapping PG with Verizon ( or can you suggest another with a dividend ) to add some "torque".
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on March 12, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
Current shareholder of BMY for last 4 years and it simply has not done very much however pays small dividend of 3.2 %
I'm looking to sell and replace with something in same sector/space with better share price growth potential. Medium risk with 2- 3 year horizon. Dividend would be nice but not absolutely necessary.
Thx
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on March 10, 2021
Q: Could you list a few companies (in Canada/ U.S.A) from each sector that may benefit if inflation catches hold and supercedes target rates set by their central banks?

Art
Read Answer Asked by Arturo on February 25, 2021
Q: As of today, what are your top 10 (5 USA, 5 Canadian) dividend yielding company's that you would invest in for a 5 year horizon. Thank you once again
Read Answer Asked by Greg on February 25, 2021
Q: We are in the process of transferring some under performing RRSP mutual funds to our self directed RRSP investment account. Our TSFA's have been maxed out with mostly growth oriented stocks. Presently, we have a smaller self directed RRSP with limited number of positions. With the transfer we will have a sizeable amount of money to reinvest in our RRSP accounts. Would it be advisable to mirror one of your model portfolios, or consider all the above positions and add accordingly?

Are there any of the listed companies you would suggest increasing positions on and any in which should not be added to at the present time?
Portfolio analytics
Shows we need to increase our exposure to International and US.
As well, do you have any ideas to increase exposure to: (Stocks or ETF's)
Basic material
Communication services
Consumer defensive
Health care
Industrials
Real estate

Thanks Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on February 18, 2021
Q: I hold a lot of CGI in a tax deferred account. I sense you have grown lukewarm towards the company, but are not icy (yet) . Am I reading you right? I am OK holding (after some trimming), but if I have understood your view correctly , my question follows. If I were to sell, what would you suggest as replacement. Infosys and Accenture came to mind, but I have overdone it collecting far too many technology businesses in tech. Would you please therefore name some of your top picks amongst companies that have global operations, and (preferably) some dividend growth. I thought of PG and UL but know nothing about them. Your top picks would be very helpful.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on February 18, 2021
Q: Hi,

No exposure to healthcare. Looking at big cap pharma in the U.S. with attractive dividend. What do you recommend?

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on February 18, 2021