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Q: In an earlier response you listed small caps that you liked. Are they in the order you would purchase (and do you always put responses to questions in the order you prefer)? Feb 2 21 5i I am interested in dedicating a portion of my portfolio to small & micro cap Canadian compagnies. What would be your top 10 recommendation as of today? 5I RESEARCH ANSWER: PHO, MCR, QST, WELL, XBC, STC, SYZ, KRR, CTS, AT,
Read Answer Asked by David on February 09, 2021
Q: Hello:

Doing a little cleanup and wondering if NA, BCE, SJR.B or HPQ are worth holding. For sure I have plenty of Canadian financial exposure without NA. I also hold Telus but wondering about dropping Shaw and/or BCE. HP seems to be on the upswing with COVID but is it a long-term keeper?

And then, if you think some can go, what might I substitute? NVDA for HPQ? Would US telcom companies be attractive?

These are held in RRSP, 20 year horizon.

Thanks for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Marilou on February 09, 2021
Q: Is it time to start letting go of these long term bond ETF? Or do you see a role as part of a laddered portfolio? If so, what percentage of these long term bond holdings would you suggest at this point? Unless we have negative rates the only way is up? Not sure I believe that rates will be kept so low for much longer.
Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Debrah on February 09, 2021
Q: Good evening team,
Do you have any thoughts about this new BMO ETF 'ZCLN'. Please rank any other 'Green/Renewable' ETF's that you like - both US and Canadian please.
Much appreciated, Patrick
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on February 09, 2021
Q: If one believes that interest rates can only go up, should one own bonds as part of owning a balanced ETF or balanced mutual fund?
Read Answer Asked by D on February 09, 2021
Q: Hi 5i - I have very small positions in CRH, CZO and RHT. I was thinking of selling them and using the proceeds to buy a 2-3% position in WELL. Good plan, or would you keep any of the stocks listed?

Thanks, Neil
Read Answer Asked by Neil on February 09, 2021
Q: Could you please rank the above tech stocks in order of preference please. And thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Neil on February 09, 2021
Q: What are your thoughts on Blue Sphere Corporation (BLSP)? Is it worth buying?

Thanks for the great service
Read Answer Asked by Hector on February 09, 2021
Q: 2 questions: Take as many points as needed

I own VFV in all my accounts, RRSP, TFSA, Margin. It is my biggest overall holding. I know you like IWO, so I'm wondering if it would make sense to sell VFV and buy IWO, just in my TFSA account for more growth. Do you see IWO outperforming VFV? What would make it underperform?

Also, I own BFAM through your recommendation in Investor Suite. Do you see this stock doing really well if the world gets back to normal, and people need more child care services?

Thank you for all that you do.
Read Answer Asked by Ed on February 09, 2021
Q: Pls comment on the earnings of each and if you would buy more, hold or move on. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 09, 2021
Q: I have decided to exit all large cap stocks and move down the market cap range.
Please list your 5 most compelling US small caps for an agressive investor, irrespective of sector.
These would be to complement my current small cap holdings. If you feel any of the below holdings can be added to, please advise.
CELH
GAN
ICAD
ICHR
MGNI
MED
MITK
RDFN
SDGR

Thank you for your excellent service. I have made a small fortune with 5i
Read Answer Asked by Karim on February 09, 2021
Q: Hi 5i team.
If one wanted exposure to pipelines without single company risk, what ETF would be appropriate for US/Canada based or blended if such a thing exists.

Many thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on February 09, 2021
Q: Hi guys,

I have these "retailers" inside my portfolio, all around a half of a position. Would you recommend keeping all 4 of these or should I consolidate into two of them?

thanks
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on February 09, 2021
Q: Hi,
Could you recommend a Canadian ETF which covers international tech companies with no or very little Canadian or American content.
In the healthcare field which one would you recommend between XHC and ZUH?
Finally what is your opinion of HHL and LIFE.
Thank you. Steve
Read Answer Asked by STEVE on February 09, 2021
Q: Peter, Thanks to you and your team for excellent service. I took a large position in SCR when it was trading at 75 cents and sold half when it doubled a few weeks later. Now that my remaining shares are up 440%, I'm starting to wonder about potential price targets and whether to trim more here. With the forthcoming US listing and share consolidation, I'm inclined to hold on. I would appreciate any thoughts on the prospects of the company and the esports sector going forward, when you bracket out all the current hype. I didn't really think of it as a long position at the time, but bought a basket of esports stocks like BRAG and EGLX that have all done well.
Read Answer Asked by David on February 09, 2021
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