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Q: I've noticed that SHOP has consistently made lower lows and lower highs over the last 6 months. It's a high flier and I don't completely understand the company but do have it as a holding.
Is the revenue growth slowing? Is there any reason to be concerned?

Completely different stock but BNS has been consistently making lower lows and lower highs for the last year. Looking deeper at the chart, I see that the stock did nothing for 5 years from 2011 to 2016 (admittedly, comparing a peak to a trough) Canadian Banks have generally become accepted as a 'no brainer' investment based on the monopoly and returns over the last 30 years. Most industries seem to get disrupted over time, is it reasonable to expect Canadian Banks to have the same growth over the next 10/15/20 years?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Steve on October 22, 2018
Q: In my portfolio I work only on book cost basis. I do not take in consideration any gains unless I "crystalize" them. I am constantly following my cost base behaviour and act without hesitation if on any of my positions, I am down an amount that I consider unhealthy. I make a difference between terminal losses and temporary losses.
Reviewing Altagas for which so far I only have a small loss, I will appreciate your evaluation on the potential for a terminal loss (bankrupcy} and/or temporary losses, considering that I will sell anyway if my losses expand beyond my own comfort threshold.
Thanks
CDJ
Read Answer Asked by claude on October 22, 2018
Q: Hi 5i:

Is it a good time to re-enter VET and DOL? Full or Half positions? I have regretfully waved my 10% rule on ALA. What do you see for its future?
Thanks for your unbiased insight which is tremendous foundation of 5i that benefits all members.

Tom

Read Answer Asked by Tom on October 22, 2018
Q: The majority of my portfolio is invested in the TSX 60 through XIU. I am working on diversifying my portfolio and thought I would start off with the Real Estate sector and am considering ZRE.

Would you have any issues about selling about $13,000 of XIU to buy ZRE and achieve a 5% allocation in the Real Estate sector?

Also, I noticed that ZRE was dropped from the Model Income Portfolio in July 2017. Do you have any issues with ZRE specifically?
Read Answer Asked by Ray on October 22, 2018
Q: Good morning.
I am looking to swap out some preferred shares that have dropped in value, for others that are approximately the same price. One that I found was TA-PR-H, however, I show them as not being profitable, and with high debt. You don't seem positive on the stock, according to other questions, but would you invest in their prefs?
Thanks, and enjoy your weekend everyone.
Read Answer Asked by Susan on October 22, 2018
Q: Your comments:
would you agree at oil prices at $70 ish - $30ish discount for Canadian select oil and 3 year horizon. thanks for you view .
GLOBE :
"While we continue to believe that there are a number of strong buying opportunities in this group, we believe that taking shelter in Suncor, the best Canadian Integrated E&P in our view, is a prudent investment decision at this time. Given the company's status as a top-tier operator, and most profitable Canadian refiner, we are perplexed as to the company's relative underperformance as of late and believe that current equity price levels present a strong entry point for investors."
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on October 22, 2018
Q: Hello Team,

Is their an American tobaco ETF that covers these 3 stocks that are mentioned in your
5i Research report on the Marijuana Industry? ( Fantastic read).
Plus, all things considered between the 3, which individual stock is the most likely in your opinion to get involved in the Industry?

Thanks,
Stephen
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 22, 2018
Q: Could you compare and contrast the benefits and regulatory considerations of tax loss selling in the US relative to Canada? Is the form and strategy similar or quite different and to what extent?
(This request is for broad brush information not detail)
Thank you, Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on October 22, 2018
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