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Q: I have about 9% in utilities in an otherwise balanced portfolio. All these companies have dropped from 5 to 10% in value over the last while. Can you explain this. Should I lighten up on utilities, and if so, which one(s) should I sell? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David on October 11, 2016
Q: Hello 5i
Chinook Energy.
No questions previously asked, and the name does not come up automatically when I type in the symbol on the title line above. So, from what I've read outside, I believe this company has a brilliant future. First off: Why the lack of interest?
Second, could you "shine your flashlight" on this one and give me your opinion. And might this be a stock that would interest you and subscribers, seeing as how its so underreported and unknown.
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 11, 2016
Q: I have 7000$ to invest in my cash account med. risk and no energy .as overweight. Sold above stock also have $5000 in rrsp to invest,, Help Please Med risk, Thanks in advance Cliff PS Wonderful service!!
Read Answer Asked by cliff on October 11, 2016
Q: Hello,

A recent article by Mawer, discussing executive compensation states "Constellation Software is a good example of a company we like because it has chosen to align its managers. The CEO draws a $1 salary and they don’t use securities to link the alignment. Instead, all their key managers are shareholders with a genuine stake in the company’s success, earned through years of share-based compensation."

Could you recommend some other companies like CSU with top notch management and similar alignment?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Vee on October 11, 2016
Q: I have had ESRX.us for some time. I show a loss (it's down another >5% just in recent months). The company pays no dividend. Are its prospects good enough to advise patience? (I can’t use the tax loss). I saw your comment on CVS on Oct 7. That comment prompts me to ask you whether ESRX is worth holding? I looked at some analyses done by 'less superficial' analysts. I found opinions are at significant variance. I therefore ask your opinion , which would be more substantive and more trustworthy. Your opinion on what might be the optimal action would be very helpful. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on October 11, 2016
Q: Hello 5i,

Please provide your opinion on the BMO "Blue Chip GIC"
It offers 100% capital protection + 1% rate of return (total over 5 years) and a 100% participation in the S&P TSX Low Volitility Index.
I have seen many equity linked GIC's before but never with a 100% participation.
Fine print indicates that the maximum allowed by law is an average of 60% per year. The negatives I can see with this;
Possible opportunity loss of only a total guarantee of 1% over 5 years.
Money is locked in for 5 years.
Returns will be considered as interest not capital gains, so it would only make sense in a RRSP and or TFSA.
Is there anything else I am missing here?
Thanks,

RD
Read Answer Asked by Randy on October 11, 2016
Q: Hello Peter,
Any idea why these stocks:Pacific Insight, Fairfax, Knight, and Stella Jones have been declining of late, especially Pacific Insight. It has been hit very hard after their earnings. Is it a good time to pick up these 4 companies given the current decline? Thanks very much.Umed
Read Answer Asked by umedali on October 11, 2016
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