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Q: Hi guys,

I'm to mirror the growth portfolio. Within the growth mandate, what are good growthy CAD$ substitute for IWO? I don't have enough $$ for it to be worthwhile to convert to USD.

Thanks,

Elliott
Read Answer Asked by Elliott on January 17, 2017
Q: Today's Financial Post has an article "American Apparel LLC said it had started to lay off staff on Monday, after Canadian apparel maker Gildan Activewear Inc withdrew its initial plan to acquire some of the bankrupt U.S. fashion retailer’s manufacturing operations."

Going forward, do you think this will affect the stock price which already seems to be on a downward trajectory?

Is there now a "Trump Effect" with some Canadian companies that have a sizeable US footprint like Gildan, among others?

Thanks in advance for the timely advice.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 17, 2017
Q: My assessment of the insider selling in November was as a result of the very tight market for shares with the founders owning over 50%. In other words, I believe that they 'sacrificed' a small portion of their holdings simply to provide liquidity for investors.

I also note that CFO Andrews has been buying steadily and was buying on the open market as recently as December 30.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 17, 2017
Q: Good morning 5i.
My daughter (43) holds the following in her TFSA: AYA'B. AYA, BEP.UN, BNS, ECN/EFN, ENB, ENGH, GUD, PKI, SIS, WSP. She has ~10K to add this year. Could you suggest 2 new growth/dividend stocks and your thoughts re adding to AYA and/or BNS?
Thanks for the great help you provide.
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on January 17, 2017
Q: Hi Team:

My 21 year old son is looking to invest his $5,500 2017 TFSA contribution into 2 growth stocks. Which 2 would be top of your list today given his young age and long time horizon.

Many thanks

Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on January 17, 2017
Q: Hi 5i: Thanks for answering my question about the cyclical and non-cyclical stocks, and also for identifying the Discretionary/Staples categorization (which I also found puzzling). The only stock in the balanced portfolio that I thought I knew how to classify was Magna - I believe Peter once explained it was discretionary not industrial, as one might think. You did not list this one in your response. Does that mean that MG has been re-classified? AS I said in my question, I find this categorization class a real puzzle.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on January 17, 2017
Q: Hi 5i team, which of the above preferred ETF's would you recommend right now primarily for income and some price appreciation. Which one has the most to gain from increasing interest rates.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Nancy on January 17, 2017
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