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Q: I am trying to build a portfolio (total size about $110k) finally after 13 years of playing blindly and losing money every year and I am trying to flirt with diversification as well with positions ranging from 1% to 6%(excluding any financials and SIN stocks for religious reasons). I have the following current holdings. Can you let me know if I am diversified by sector and whether I am taking on too much risk. What would you recommend adding should I get rid of and what can I add? You don't have to do a detailed review and a brief answer will suffice. Thanks

APT.US,ACQ,BTO,RX,ZEO,CFL,CPH,CLR,CRH,DEE,DHX.B,DRT,DIV,ECI,
ET,XTC,FM,GRC,XIT,GUD,NHC,PHM,PGF,BIN,HACK,RKN,SVC,SCL,SYZ,
THO,TD-NASDAQ eFund,TGD,WEF
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on February 13, 2015
Q: Could you please give me the highlights of this company that warranted it being placed in your Income Portfolio and are you still high on it.

Thx Carl
Read Answer Asked by Carl on February 13, 2015
Q: In your recent answers to questions you had good things to say about SMCI and NVDA. They look good on my Globe Invest chart. The two I like OPK and MOH (MOLINA) looked good on my Globe Invest chart. Rank them 1-4, as I am looking for growth.

Thank you,
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 13, 2015
Q: Hi 5i team,
I own 2 energy stocks su and cos in my RRIF portfolio (6% and 2% respectively), and would like switch to vet (5%) and Tog (3%)going forward. Willing to wait for oil to get back, is this a good switch? Great job, thanks
Read Answer Asked by Karl on February 13, 2015
Q: Hello Peter and Team. With the recent two contracts and from what I can tell to be decent company metrics what might your opinion be of the company today and in the near future. I want to take a small position in it maybe 1 or 2%...Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on February 13, 2015
Q: Peter, What is your take on WEQ after the latest announcement and suspension of its dividend
Read Answer Asked by colin on February 13, 2015
Q: Can you give your opinion go Scorpio? Is it going to survive?
Read Answer Asked by Craig on February 12, 2015
Q: Bombardier announced that it has suspended its dividend. Is that just for the common shares or does that include the preferred shares?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 12, 2015
Q: What do you think of Eagle Energy Trust, Cdn Oil Sands and Penn West? I've lost have my investment to-date and wondering if I should take the loss and sell.
Read Answer Asked by John on February 12, 2015
Q: Could you please comment on their recent update. I was surprised to see the stock lift over 5% today with their results and with the possibility mentioned of a dividend cut. I understand low oil and Can $ is helping, but is this enough to offset other issues ? I have a small (1.3%) position (smaller now at a 50% loss than it was !) and am trying to decide if there is likely to be much upside in the next year or so. If not, then it may be one I should sell, as I am in the process of trying to reduce the overly large number of equities that I hold. Your comments, as always, would be most helpful.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on February 12, 2015
Q: Cipher recently announced that one of its products was accepted for Health Canada review. How long does this process typically take? and what do you think of the company for a 1-2 year investment?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on February 12, 2015
Q: Hi,

Considering the recent ruling that may allow it to be sued by customers, what do you think of this stock in the next two years? I'm at break even now. I wanted a health care stock but they seem to be taking a rest?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on February 12, 2015
Q: Re Rick's question/comment to be able to "star" a question for review later.
Perhaps this might work. I know it does for me: I take a screen shot/ picture of the question which then shows up on my desktop. I then drag it into a folder on my desktop simply called "5i" - and then I am able to review these questions whenever I want and do so quite conveniently. Hope this helps.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 12, 2015
Q: Hi Peter & Crew - CHR.B is on a bit of a tear and I would like your opinion on them from a sustained growth perspective. The parts division seems like a good idea and from what I can glean is building supporters. thank you kindly!
Read Answer Asked by DOUG on February 12, 2015
Q: Just wondering how you report changes to the model portfolios? What I mean is, when a particular holding is removed, added or rebalanced. I don't mean price changes.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on February 12, 2015
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