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Q: Until recently the pundits were claiming the Can dollar would be going lower in relation to the US dollar, in the last week or so that tune has changed. Given the recent CAN dollar strength, what does your Crystal ball say going forwards? ( and why, US Tax? move to commodities?)
Much thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 02, 2018

• Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH)
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Q: Are you concerned with the recent news of PBH's subsidiary HQ fine foods' pan Canadian recall on their sandwiches, due to a LIsteria concerns. Seems like damaging news. I can recall other consumer staples stocks being hit hard after similar events.
Thank you
Karim

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Read Answer Asked by Karim on January 02, 2018

• Veren Inc. (VRN)
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Q: Am I wrong in thinking that CPG could do quite nicely in a high $50 oil environment. Just their high volume of 170000 bpd would lend itself to the bottom line and lift the stock. They are also light oil and producing in both the Us and Canada.
Thank you gord

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Read Answer Asked by gord on January 02, 2018

• Liminal BioSciences Inc. (LMNL)
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Q: Hey guys,

I hold PLI in my non registered account with a loss, your thoughts on selling and waiting 30 days to re purchase inside my tfsa account.

thanks,

Jim

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Read Answer Asked by jim on January 02, 2018

• Kinaxis Inc. (KXS)
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Q: Hi 5i! Me again! I might as well start off the New Year with a few questions....I am looking for a growth stock that in your eyes has very good potential for 2018. If you had to pick just one, which would it be and why? Cheers (again) , Tamara

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Read Answer Asked by Tamara on January 02, 2018

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
Today KOSS skyrocketed...up 140% at one point. Is there any news on the wire? Thanks!
Dr.Ernest Rivait

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Read Answer Asked by Ernest on January 02, 2018

• BCE Inc. (BCE)
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Q: Hi Peter and Team,

My wife and I each hold both BCE and T in our RRSP/RRIF accounts. We are overweight Telecom, and trying to reduce the number of holdings. I note that T has beaten BCE for the one and two year periods, but BCE has beaten T for the three and five year periods. We would consider one of these stocks as a "hold forever". Also, not that it's pertinent, but we're BCE clients for our landline, internet, TV, and cellphone.

Given that 5i has dropped T from the model portfolio, if we were to keep only one of these two, which should we keep?

Thanks, and Happy New Year to all at 5i and our fellow subscribers.

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Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 02, 2018

• Knight Therapeutics Inc. (GUD)
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Q: GUD. Anything new with respect to the stock ? Still inactive with its hoard of cash ?
What is the near term perspective ?

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Read Answer Asked by Serge on January 02, 2018

• Savaria Corporation (SIS)
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Q: My daughter turns 10 this year. I have been regularly contributing $2500/yr to her RESP to get the Fed $500 contribution. I have had mixed returns so far in her portfolio. If you were to pick one stock going forward what would you suggest? Thx for your advice and all the best in 2018

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Read Answer Asked by dan on January 02, 2018

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Q: If rates including mortgages rise in 2018 which specific stocks would be the anticipated winners?

What would an extra 2% added to mortgage rates do to the Canadian economy? Also is there a correlation to high rates with certain commodities?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Thomas on January 02, 2018

• Dollarama Inc. (DOL)
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• Spin Master Corp. Subordinate Voting Shares (TOY)
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Q: Happy and prosperous New Year 5i team,

I am just considering adding to my tfsa. I bought a chunk of Toy when it fell and thus have a bit of a profit already. And I was thinking of adding to it in 2018. But, I noticed that you added Dol to your buys this year and I have learned to pay close attention when you make a move. So, the question is, given that I am already well diversified, should I add to Toy or is there something about Dol which you have an extra strongfeeling about, since you added it to your portfolio?
thanks

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Read Answer Asked by joseph on January 02, 2018

• Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (AD.UN)
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Q: Do you think the reduced tax rate in the US, and/or the faster write off rules, will make Alaris’ business model less attractive to the US companies it invests in?

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Read Answer Asked by Geoff on January 02, 2018

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Q: anything wrong for heavy sell, is callback their product?.

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Read Answer Asked by Nizar on January 02, 2018

• NFI Group Inc. (NFI)
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• goeasy Ltd. (GSY)
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Q: thanks for your great advice throughout the year. Like to make some purchases over the next while. Looking for growth and some stability over 5-7 years. What is your picks avo or pho, gsy or ecn, toy or nfi. Is now a good time to purchase these stocks.

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 02, 2018

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Q: I noticed that the last report done on PBH was in July 2016. What is your current view on this stock? If buying what weight should this stock be in a RRSP account?
Thanks

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• Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TOU)
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• Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (BIR)
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Q: Looking to add one Natural Gas producer to my non registered account with a primary goal being growth over the next 12 months. Financial strength a must. Okay with little to no dividend.

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Read Answer Asked by Larry on January 02, 2018

• Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. (BDGI)
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Q: Good morning Gentlemen
I own BAD 1.2% PF (+30% loss), hold, sell or buy more ?
Own MAXR 1.5%, SIS 3.66%, WSP 3.37%, ATA 1.5% on Industrial sector
Thanks
Best regards.

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Read Answer Asked by Djamel on January 02, 2018

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Q: I'm worried that there will be a severe market crash in 2018, and therefore I think I should hold a high proportion of cash (35%, perhaps as much as 50%) in my investments. Do you agree that this is a reasonable thing to worry about in today's environment? Can you recommend a good, safe place to keep lots of cash, where it will earn at least a little something?

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Read Answer Asked by Jack on January 02, 2018

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Q: Hi happy New Year and thanks for your help in 2017. Do you think its too late to get into a technology ETF here in the cycle. If you believe is still not too late please recommend your top 2 picks in Canada and the US...Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Terence on January 02, 2018

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Q: What is your opinion of the mutual fund Dynamic Power Global Growth fund (DYN014) . I see it is 45% invested in China. With emerging markets doing so well I hesitate from a timing basis to invest now. Are you familiar with the managers?

Thank You

Paul

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Read Answer Asked by paul on January 02, 2018