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Q: Hi 5i Team,
My question is about how to invest in commodities as a buy and hold retail investor. I read in Tony Robbin's book about Ray Dalio's all weather portfolio that it allocates 7.5% to commodities and 7.5% to precious metals. These two asset classes are supposed to protect a portfolio from accelerated inflation. Is this statement accurate?

Thanks for your great service.
Regards,
Danny
Read Answer Asked by Danny on September 21, 2018
Q: Could you please give me your analysis/view on BlackRock Health Sciences CEF (BME). It appears to have a very good income and performance track record.
Read Answer Asked by Bernie on September 21, 2018
Q: The above listed companies have (I think) been recommended by you over the last year as small caps with growth potential. All are down in the dumps at the moment and I am wondering which, if any, would you now recommend for growth over the short term (one year)
Read Answer Asked by Bob on September 21, 2018
Q: I would like to add tfii or cov or both. however I like to keep my stock holdings number about same.
I am considering cashing out of zzz as it appears to me unable to breakout from perhaps more nimble competitors
Read Answer Asked by thambirajah on September 21, 2018
Q: Intel looking really cheap on fwd PE. ROE:19% with a 2.6% dividend. Revenue growth of 10%, beaten earnings last 5 quarters, low debt. Grew dividend 9% yoy. Price momentum is poor. Good opportunity to go to a full position at current price? Would you rank it ahead of AVGO?
Read Answer Asked by Albert on September 21, 2018
Q: I own Premium would like to possible do one of two things add more to it or consider maple. How would you rate these two companies and where would you put your money. also open to another similar company should if you recommend one, u.s. or cdn. Thank you. Maureen
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on September 21, 2018
Q: Recently I have sold my position in QCOM and now my equity portfolio has only about a 5% exposure to Technology. The main holding being XLK.
From your growth portfolio, I was considering a small position in PHO. The stock seems to be in decline. Is now a good entry point or should I wait for things to settle?
What Tech stocks or ETFs would you suggest?



Read Answer Asked by J Stephen on September 21, 2018
Q: I own Sun life but would like to add another growing insurer that pays a decent dividend. I am considering buying any one of the above or perhaps you would offer another better qualified company. Much thanks. Maureen
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on September 21, 2018
Q: Following up on Marios' question from Sep 19 which was:

"PHO is selling pretty hard on higher volume today and on a down trajectory since august. Lost 23 %.
What gives?",
I have the same question except a day later on Sep 20 it still gets pummeled but at yet much higher volume at 1.3 million volume vs a 50-day avg volume of 0.255 million. That stock has really taken a dive on "no news". Given no news, could you please educate me on possible explanations for this price movement with such relative hefty volume? Anything possibly nefarious here? Or is this just normal territory for a $2 stock (even though it's a "good" company). Thank you. I really appreciate your insights.

Read Answer Asked by William on September 21, 2018
Q: I have lost a bundle with these 3 recommendations above. Unfortunately they are in a TFSA so I get no tax breaks selling them. What would you do if you were in my position? Thanks Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on September 21, 2018
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