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Q: Looks like us financials are losing steam / as is the US currency against the Canadian $ I have some profit in US financials would you take the $ and run or wait?

Also what do you see for the US $ against the Canadian currency going fwd especially after Trumps comments today that the US $ is too strong ? - I under that this is 2 questions thanks as always for your insight
Read Answer Asked by Terence on January 18, 2017
Q: Today's Financial Post has an article "American Apparel LLC said it had started to lay off staff on Monday, after Canadian apparel maker Gildan Activewear Inc withdrew its initial plan to acquire some of the bankrupt U.S. fashion retailer’s manufacturing operations."

Going forward, do you think this will affect the stock price which already seems to be on a downward trajectory?

Is there now a "Trump Effect" with some Canadian companies that have a sizeable US footprint like Gildan, among others?

Thanks in advance for the timely advice.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 17, 2017
Q: I have in my tfsa the above stocks in a weighting of 5 to 10% with 10k in cash. Which of the ones listed would you add to or would you recommend one or 2 others stocks that would fit in this portfolio. I also have other rrsp and trading accts. thks marcel
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on January 17, 2017
Q: Hi,would you sell Avo or Bos at this time as i'am trying to be more conservative,to ride out Trump for the next six months or more.
Also for say 50-60,000 could you recommend say three etfs or stock with 2-4% dividend that would be fairly safe going forward,as I do not want a GIC at less than 1%. I do realize there is always going to be risks in the Market.
Thanks for your good guidance,Brad
Read Answer Asked by Brad on January 16, 2017
Q: Based on Trump being confirmed as president in the US:
What top 3 sectors in the US and a stock in each does 5i like and the same for Canada (3 sectors and a stock in each)?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by George on January 12, 2017
Q: i am concerned that owning pipes and parkland (which I do, for income) is going against growing headwinds, and there is a growing international trend toward cleaner energy, renewable energy, etc. I don't think I need dump all of these now, but at some point, don't you think we should be lightening up. Or is it such a longterm issue I need not worry about it. i want to be ahead of the curve.

If you agree, then what would you recommend instead for income, in the areas of clean energy and renewables?
Read Answer Asked by arnold on January 11, 2017
Q: A past guest on BNN had a negative opinion on AYA, one of the reasons cited was a large financial obligation early in the new year, and the company didn't have the available cash. 5i thoughts? Is there any Trump factor in this name? With a change at the helm, should an investor have more or less confidence in this name moving forward? It's been quite the roller coaster being in this stock since low single digits, the drama is tiring and I'm starting to question whether it is worth it.
Read Answer Asked by Charles on January 09, 2017
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