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Q: I've held Stantec for about 4 years. I'm up about 5% plus the rather low dividend payout. I've held on because not losing money is important, and I appreciate the portfolio diversification it provides. However, I'm feeling increasingly impatient and have been contemplating switching it for Brookfield Asset Management. Is it worth sticking with Stantec? Also, is Brookfield tax efficient in a cash account? I know some of the Brookfield companies have complicated structures.

Thanks for all your help!
Read Answer Asked by Bill on January 23, 2018
Q: Hi 5i: Just a comment regarding Steve's question about the availability of insider trading reports by INK Research. I use discount brokerage platforms of a couple of the big banks and often find that diversity to be an advantage over a just a single brokerage approach. The platforms are not all identical and the ones I use have different strengths and weaknesses. One of the advantages of the TD Waterhouse site is that it does make INK insider activity reports available to users of the system, at no extra charge. It might not be enough to make it worth opening up a TDW trading account just for that purpose but if you are interested in broadening your exposure to what is available it is a nice feature to pick up along the way. Hope that may be helpful!
Read Answer Asked by Lance on January 23, 2018
Q: Hi All at 5i! I would like to invest in a broad ETF ( in Canadian dollars) Which covers the US market, and one that covers emerging markets. Could you give me your choices and why. Thank you for all you do especially your hand holding when I am feeling a little unsure of what I am doing. You make my learning curve in the world of investing a little smoother!! Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on January 23, 2018
Q: I am retired living off dividend income. I currently own a 1/2 position and just read your summary on hot.un: "Minimal earnings growth is expected in 2018, as most cash flow is paid out as distributions. We would consider it OK as a mid cap income stock."

I was considering filling out my position for income, but based on your lukewarm response, I will hold off. Can you recommend a couple stocks that you are more positive about for a midcap income stock (other than SIS)?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on January 23, 2018
Q: I have a well diversified portfolio in Canada. I have little direct exposure to the US market but I have about $25k in a US cash account right now. I have about a 5 year horizon when I believe I will have to close this account. I am interested in buying some companies or ETFs that are difficult to cover with my Canadian holdings. Could you please name 3 ETFs/Companies for a fairly conservative but not completely risk averse investor to check out.
Thank you for your invaluable help.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on January 23, 2018
Q: Hi Gang,

How accurate would this be, its a clip taken from BNN.

We’ve been keeping a keen eye on the yield curve as it’s the best predictor of an impending recession. While the curve is flattening (short end rising while long end not rising as much) we are but two to three rate rises away from inversion. An inverted yield curve generally leads an actual recession by ~12 months. Based on our calculations we are at least ~18 months away from the next recession.

Thanks
Anthony

Read Answer Asked by Anthony on January 23, 2018
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