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Q: Good afternoon gang
I am underwater in all of these stocks in one of my non registered accounts. I would like to sell and then buy back in 30 days or more in my TFSA or RRIF (not sure which). Do you feel any of these may pop up within that time frame? With that in mind in what order should I sell first..to last? Your suggestions will be greatly valued as always.

much thanks
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on March 22, 2019
Q: I have been contributing to my TFSA since inception and I currently have $90,000. I just put in $6000 as my 2019 contribution and I'm wondering what stocks I should look at. I'm 27 years old, have a long term time horizon, and I'm very comfortable with a lot of risk. Looking mainly for growth at this point. I currently have 30% of my account in the following (wxm, iwo, xsu, tdb3055 and RBF1035) (pretty well equal amounts). In addition I hold T, rY, BNS, JE, Enb, dol, ala, cjr, and fts all set up in Drips in roughly equal amounts. I also hold about 10% of my tfsa in ABM, EDT, loto and GQ for risky plays, all of which are down 50% except abm which is up 50%. what do you suggest adding at this point? Thanks so much!
Read Answer Asked by Danielle on March 08, 2019
Q: Good morning Peter / Ryan and Team,

I am looking at replacing some of my laggards with higher growth options. I am considering the above 5. Can you please rank these with your preference today?

Thank you,

Wes
Read Answer Asked by Wes on February 13, 2019
Q: Which of these would be a more profitable spot to drop $15000 into?
Thank you for your guidance
Read Answer Asked by Sharon on February 04, 2019
Q: Morning 5i, Can I get your opinion on these companies. Would you recommend alternative stocks ? or stay put!

thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on February 01, 2019
Q: i would like to invest in these companies in my rrif for 5 years or longer?
any other better choices.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by gabriel on January 31, 2019
Q: Hello, Which of these consumer staple names would you consider. I was leaning towards MRU as it seems cheaper that than the other two and the Jean Coutou acquisition sets it up for further growth. I already own PBH but thanks to last year my position is much smaller. Thank you. Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on January 23, 2019
Q: I sold DOL for tax loss reasons at the end of 2018. And now I am allowed to buy back, given the elapsed CRA time period is over. You recently mentioned DOL is a wait and show me company. How would I know went this "wait and show me" period is behind? Is it too early to buy DOL now?.....Thanks Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on January 18, 2019
Q: I have in loss DOL,KXS,MG,SIS,TOY, NTR,I BELIEVE they will gradually recover but in your OPINION which weaker stocks in list I should sell and buy stronger for safety and taking
advantage of tax loss,By rolling in to better and more potential stocks,or any other not in my list?
Read Answer Asked by Nizar on January 09, 2019
Q: Hello Peter, I own both Dollarama and WSP Global. Both have suffered lately, perhaps even more than the market generally. I still have a long investing timeframe and a balanced portfolio. Would you suggest I hang on to these for better future performance or could the capital be better used in other names. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 07, 2019
Q: I currently hold small positions on the following. Based on current valuations and growth expectations, which Companies would you add to? in order of preference,

Thanks Valter
Read Answer Asked by Valter on January 03, 2019
Q: Hi , i have 7 stocks that dropped below 2.5% of my holdings. BEP.UN (2.38%), NFI (2.33%), PHO (2.20%), SJ (1.92%), TOY (1.91%), DOL (1.61%), PIF (1.53%).
I also have a 15% cash position. Please Rank all 7 for potentially increasing to a 2.5% position. Also, is there any of the 7 stocks full position (5%) contenders.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by André on January 03, 2019
Q: Hi Peter,
Please deduct as many credits as you see fit. I have some losers (some big) as per below:

Margin account
CLIQ down 52%
PHO down 37%
MX down 20%
TFII down 23%
ECN down 13%
NFI down 11%

TFSA
GUD down 17%
CLS down 20%
DOL down 38%
TSGI down 47%

RRSP
DOO down 43%
COV down 26%

Here are my questions.
1- Should I claim the capital loss with CLIQ and PHO and repurchase in 30 days?
2- Are there any names there that I should just sell and move on to something else? What would be your top 3 replacements for the removed names in that case?
3- My initial thought was to inject new money in CLIQ, PHO, DOL, TSGI, DOO and COV to bring these names back to my initial weight. Would this be a good move in your opinion?
These names are part of a diversified portfolio and don’t need the funds for another 10 years minimum.
Much appreciate your service. Your responses to this market volatility have kept me from panicking as I did in 2008. I thank you for that.
Read Answer Asked by Marco on December 17, 2018
Q: Hello 5i
1) On Nov. 28, 2018 your answer to Charlie regarding CGX was, "a stock that can decline 29% in a year is likely not right for a retiree". As a retiree myself , and down 30% plus on WCP, DOL and KWH.UN, would your answer be the same? Also, would you sell them now, and could you suggest replacements?
2) Including the market we are presently in, is there a percentage decline in price that you would suggest a retiree to cut losses and sell? Thank you for your help. Happy Holidays to Everyone at 5i, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William on December 14, 2018
Q: This is a comment more than a question. I often go to their stores. I noticed that they have dropped prices on certain items lately ( eg chocolate bars) and if this is the trend then their margins have to be getting compressed. As well, their stores do not seem as busy as usual. In contrast, I also frequent Walmart and they seem just as busy. I think Walmart may be eating into DOL's business. I don't see any turnaround in DOL's share price anytime soon, although I think if it drops even more than it may get bought out or taken private. They seem have the dollar store market to themselves, just as Shoppers Drug Mart had in their category ( and they were bought out).
Read Answer Asked by Murray on December 12, 2018