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Q: Hi 5i

Have you noticed a '5i Effect'? As an example AIF was at 29.77 Janary 25 and you announced addition to BE portfolio Jan 26. Since then it has gained 9%. I noticed similar reaction on TOY.
Is your subscriber base large enough that we move stocks when you recommend them? Or is it just good timing on your part?

Thanks again
Read Answer Asked by Greg on February 14, 2017
Q: Hi 5i Team,

I am looking to do some portfolio rebalancing. I am currently overweight in the following sectors and, therefore, I am looking to reduce my exposure. Which one stock from each sector would you recommend selling. Note that I am 32 years of age and have a medium to high risk profile.

Consumer discretionary: BYD, ATD, CCL, NFI, MG, TOY
Technology: CSU, SHOP, ENGH, KXS, OTEX, SYZ

Thanks in advance!

Regards,

Jon
Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on February 14, 2017
Q: would it not be prudent to hold off on adding or initiating a position here considering they just announced a reduction in their fund fees? some of these fees have dropped by 30% or so. what % of their income actually comes from fund fees? this is definitely going to have at least some impact on earnings going forward.

thanks Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 14, 2017
Q: Sometime in 2013 I was looking at certain energy stocks charts like Pembina and Vermillion and thinking: "I wish I was that guy who bought it when it was 30-40% lower", because at that price, I'd not only be up a lot, but I would have a 6%+ dividend at price I paid. Now, I find myself is a situation to buy those stocks around those prices I was dreaming for, but yet, I struggle to pull the trigger: I heard Zechner, McCreath, Berman, etc that there is no reason to be bullish from here, that the rally is not justified. But then, if we wait that "things are awesome again", won't stock prices be back to ATH? Also, in the past, during pre-rally periods (2011 and 2013), were people also unsure/unconvinced it was the time to buy?
Read Answer Asked by Matt on February 14, 2017
Q: Hi guys,

I have held a position in AW.UN for a long time and it represents about 3% of my portfolio. CIBC's Investors Edge shows 2015 eps at $1.56. If I estimate 2017 eps to be $1.76, that gives A&W a 2017 p/e of 23.4

It seems like Pizza Pizza (PZA), Boston Pizza (BPF.UN) and Cara Operations (CARA) all trade significantly cheaper than A&W on a 2017 p/e basis.

Against this backdrop, would you sell AW.UN for any of PZA, BPF.UN, or CARA?

Lastly, does A&W's corporate structure make itself less likely to be taken over?

Thanks for your time and expertise.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on February 14, 2017
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