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Q: Hi,

On your Jan 3rd 5i Coverage report ABT has a P/E of 388.64. Doesn't seem right. Are you still fond of this company? Down 20%. Keep, sale add?

Thanks
M

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Read Answer Asked by Marios on January 12, 2017

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Q: Good Afternoon,
How much would you advocate an average 40 year old working Canadian invest in the US and Global using the Mawer Funds for example. Something along the lines of 75% CAD, 15% US and 10% Global? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Chris on January 12, 2017

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Q: Just wondering if you could repost the link to mr Hodson' s latest conference talk on how to choose a stock.

Thx

KR

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Read Answer Asked by Karim on January 12, 2017

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Q: Is CCL in danger of being penalized by the possible US import tax that may loom in Canada's future?

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Read Answer Asked by Susan on January 12, 2017

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Q: Thank you for your reasoned response e to my question about the negative view on BEP. UN presented by Dividend Sensei in Seeking Alpha on Monday. Here is his response to your analysis. He emphasizes AFFO, you emphasize cash flow. I would appreciate your comments on his comments. Thx for your ongoing excellent service. Frank

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Read Answer Asked by Frank on January 12, 2017

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Q: Good morning. My son has $17K to invest in his rrsp. Can you suggest 5 firms or etf's for him, for a 24 to 36 month hold. Thank you.
David

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Read Answer Asked by David on January 12, 2017

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Q: would you be a buyer of DRYS?

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Read Answer Asked by manochehr on January 12, 2017

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Q: Is the divdend paid in US $ for AEM?
Thanks
D

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Q: What BE companies would you add to at today's prices? Long term hold. Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Chris on January 12, 2017

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Q: In my son's RESP we hold AW.UN , ATD.B , BEP.UN , BNS , L , and PBH and all have done well ( thank you 5i ) . We were thinking of cashing out Alimentation to pay this year's tuition fees , but we are not sure if that would be the best move .
Which baby should we sacrifice ?

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Read Answer Asked by Thomas on January 12, 2017

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Q: hello 5i:
could you please comment on the debenture issued today by Algonquin? Good investment on the income side of a portfolio? Do you have a "favorite" or favorites in this space, as you do with stocks?
eg. you have said PBH is one of your "favorite" stocks.

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 12, 2017

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Q: I am curious to know why ATZ is selling off so much after their secondary offering?

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Read Answer Asked by Cory on January 11, 2017

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Q: Have you any comments on the article in Grant's Interest Rate Observer, Dec 9, 2016 which is not very complimentary about Constellations management practices?
http://maximizer.veritascorp.com/virdocs/Grants-Article-on-Constellation-Software-Past-Performance-Inc.-January.9.2017.pdf

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Read Answer Asked by Elliott on January 11, 2017

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Q: 2nd request. Like by the Acumen guys.

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 11, 2017

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Q: Tiny company, but do you have any comment about recent growth numbers, industry, management?

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Read Answer Asked by tony on January 11, 2017

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Q: Can you please comment on their latest earnings. Looks like a big miss from expectations, although taking into account seasonality a nice improvement over Q3 2015?
Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Marty on January 11, 2017

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Q: What would your Top 3 dividend companies with growth be. Keep in mind I plan to initiate a full position in each company. I have a diverse portfolio so sectors do not matter. I also have a moderate appetite for risk.

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 11, 2017

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Q: What are your views on this stock now and do you see the dividend as sustainable?

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Read Answer Asked by Jean on January 11, 2017

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Q: i am concerned that owning pipes and parkland (which I do, for income) is going against growing headwinds, and there is a growing international trend toward cleaner energy, renewable energy, etc. I don't think I need dump all of these now, but at some point, don't you think we should be lightening up. Or is it such a longterm issue I need not worry about it. i want to be ahead of the curve.

If you agree, then what would you recommend instead for income, in the areas of clean energy and renewables?

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Read Answer Asked by arnold on January 11, 2017

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Q: Further to Greg's question re the Balanced Portfolio, would you go ahead and buy the full positions today or stagger the purchases?

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Read Answer Asked by Gregory on January 11, 2017