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Q: Can you tell me what buying BAM.A entails? I understand their business and what they do but there are so many different tickers. ".A" represents class A voting shares I believe. Since its an asset mgmt company are there any fees similar to mutual fund or anything? Dividends paid in US or CDN?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on May 08, 2019
Q: In May of 2017, I purchased some stocks on the advice of a different service than I5.
Including dividends, my returns are as follows:
CSW.A minus 11%
XTC minus 21%
PZA minus 30%

In hindsight, I should have probably cut my losses at some point.
Do you have a suggested trigger to sell after a set loss percentage?
Do any of the above warrant holding or should I sell and reinvest in similar categories? Probably for another 3-4 years.

Thanks for your advice
John
Read Answer Asked by John on May 08, 2019
Q: We have just transferred from an advisor to a discount broker. We have a 8% position between two separate RIF accounts . As the risk is the same in a RIF or a TFSA account would it make sense to move this holding to our TFSA accounts with a total 5% holding
as there is no tax in the TFSA accounts? Your overall opinion of of the company please, and if 5% is too high of a holding for this company? Any other recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks MJ


Read Answer Asked by M J on May 07, 2019
Q: Two separate questions- deduct as necessary.

Forest product stocks appear to be in a trough right now, and weaker housing starts coupled with over-capacity seem to be holding them back with economic concerns in the background casting a shadow as well. I am wondering if you see a bit of a turning point here given recent capacity cuts, strong employment numbers, and a Fed decision to leave things as they are?

Regarding MFI; I struggle with taking profits too soon, but I have a fairly rapid 30%+ gain here. Your thoughts on its ability to maintain these gains or grind higher would be appreciated.

Thanks!!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 06, 2019
Q: I am investigating where to invest my proceeds from KWH.UN once funds are received. I see that back on Mar 25th you recommended SPB. Since then it has been removed from your Model Income Portfolio. I also see that you have recommended PKI over SPB. I have about 2.7% of SPB in my portfolio currently. I am interested more in income then growth as we are now living off investment income. Funds that will be received are about 1.1% of total invested. I aim for 5% in a holding so would prefer 1 rather the both. Which would be preferable in your opinion? Is there a better ETF or other company?
Read Answer Asked by Betty on May 06, 2019
Q: Hi 5i Guys,
What is your opinion on ALA's results and what do you think the outlook is for the stock going forward?
Would you suggest a Buy, Sell or Hold for the stock? What would you consider as "Danger Signals" that would suggest it may be time to exit the stock?
Thanks
Tom
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on May 03, 2019