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• Chartwell Retirement Residences (CSH.UN)
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Q: Good morning 5i.
I'm looking for a reit for my wifes RRSP.
CSH.UN is the only reit she has at the moment.
Could you suggest some reits that would fit with this for diversification and that are at a good buy point today. 4.5% Dividend or greater would be desirable.

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• Kelt Exploration Ltd. (KEL)
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Q: What do you think of Kelt going forward. Do you think it is positioned for growth when the sector recovers?

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Read Answer Asked by William on January 28, 2019

Q: 5G is a popular investment topic. I would appreciate if you would recommend a company or companies that you feel will benefit from the 5G network. Thank You.

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on January 28, 2019

• Methanex Corporation (MX)
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Q: The latest EIA natural gas weekly report outlines the construction of several new methanol plants in the US. Is this an issue for MX with possible oversupply?

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on January 28, 2019

• Quorum Information Technologies Inc. (QIS)
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Q: What is 5i's thoughts about Quorum Information Technologies and the Auto Canada agreement for its subsidiary Dealermine? Quorum seems to have a lot of good things happening, growing quickly from recent acquisitions, lots of recurring revenue and two new analysts picking up coverage with buy recommendations.

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Read Answer Asked by Charles on January 28, 2019

• TFI International Inc. (TFII)
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• Boyd Group Income Fund (BYD.UN)
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• Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF)
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• Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD)
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• Knight Therapeutics Inc. (GUD)
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• Spin Master Corp. Subordinate Voting Shares (TOY)
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Q: I would like to add to one of these stock positions in the balanced portfolio. Which is your pick today?

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Read Answer Asked by David on January 28, 2019

• Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (GRT.UN)
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Q: Can you please give me your opinion on GRT? Is the dividend sustainable and would you buy at this current price.

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Read Answer Asked by Susan and Philip on January 28, 2019

• Global X Active Ultra-Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (HFR)
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• iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
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• iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP)
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• iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
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Q: I already have XBB, TIPS, HFR , would TLT be that much different from XBB other than having the currency exposure. Was thinking of buying TLT for more protection against poor markets or if interests rates stop going up. Could I just add to my XBB position to achieve same results.

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Read Answer Asked by Geoff on January 28, 2019

• Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX)
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Q: In an earlier response, you noted that VTI is underweight in utilities, telecom and real estate. Can you recommend US ETFs which would address this gap and also provide dividends >3%? Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 28, 2019

Q: Found this one when checking oversold stocks with buy rating. Bought a very small postion with my "mad money" account and and it popped today.

anything here to get excited about or should I just take the money and run.

Thanks for all words of wisdom. BGRD
Dale

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Read Answer Asked by Dale on January 28, 2019

• Tucows Inc. (TC)
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Q: Hi there, it looks like Tucows is breaking out as of recently and hitting new highs. What are your thoughts of this company and is it a good buy at today's prices? Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 28, 2019

Q: Is there a way to buy 30-year US Strip Coupons? They seem like a prudent play on lower interest rates. Any risks? Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 28, 2019

• Canadian National Railway Company (CNR)
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Q: Hi,
My RRSP is currently invested as 19% BCE, 16% BHP, 23% BMO, 13% CTC.A, 16% IPL, and 13% RY. These are all currently in drips and I am looking at long term investment as I won't be needed it for about 25 years. I have $20,000 cash to invest this year and I am wondering what you would suggest I put it in.
Thanks,
Leigh

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Read Answer Asked by Leigh on January 28, 2019

• iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI)
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Q: Hi Peter. I am considering buying an ETF which focuses on China. It can be either a Canadian or US dollar denominated ETF. Do you have a suggestion for one which focuses on the broad market? thx

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Read Answer Asked by John on January 28, 2019

• People Corporation (PEO)
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Q: Please provide your analysis of their latest results. Many thanks.

People Corp. (PEO-T) reported first-quarter revenue of $36.3-million up from $28.5-million a year ago and slightly below expectations of $37.1-million. Its net loss was $1.5-million or 2 cents per share which was in line with expectations and compared to net income of $463,700 or 3 cents a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $7.4-million up from $5.4-million a year ago.

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Read Answer Asked by karl on January 28, 2019

• People Corporation (PEO)
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Q: Can you comment on earnings release today? Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Clay on January 28, 2019

• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD)
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• BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG)
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• iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO)
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Q: I have a substantial USD investing and as I age am beginning to think that I should invest some of it in fixed income ie bonds, gic type or preferreds. Do you have any suggestions for me as everyone I listen to focusses on Capital gains strategies only.

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Read Answer Asked by James on January 28, 2019

• NetApp Inc. (NTAP)
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• Open Text Corporation (OTEX)
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Q: In September you were generally positive on NTAP. Like the rest of the tech sector it was hit hard during the recent downturn dropping from $88 to $52. It has recovered to $63. Would you hold it here or take a loss and move on to, perhaps, OTEX?

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Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 28, 2019

• Bonavista Energy Corporation (BNP)
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• Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (BXE)
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Q: I am holding BXE and BNP...purchased at higher prices than present. What do you think of their prospects?

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Read Answer Asked by Scott on January 28, 2019

• Cencora Inc. (COR)
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Q: hello 5i:
could you give me your thoughts on CoreSight Realty Corp? Would this be the dominant player in its field?
thanks
Paul L

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 28, 2019