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Investment Q&A

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Q: You are still holding XHY in the Income Portfolio. With credit spreads near record lows and the Fed forecast for three rate hikes over the next year are you looking at a higher quality and shorter duration alternative, and if so, what choices are you considering for both $CDN and $US holdings?
Read Answer Asked by Robin on November 14, 2017
Q: Hello 5i

In reviewing some of my positions from a 5 year chart perspective, it is clear I have come to the 5i Party later in the game than others. I am interested in your thoughts about buying some of the 5i wonder stocks that have been money makers, at this point in the market.
The example I choose is the super run KXS has had but now, even before the recent customer issue, the stock price took a break, broke the uptrend and is now potentially faltering.

How does an investor gauge whether the party is over and protect against being the Holder of growth names for the down side of the stock run?
I have had this experience a few times in the recent years and it really eats into a Portfolio value.
There is no doubt this question highlights a low propensity for volatility and the need to keep portfolio weights in check, but what about stock prices today and buying growth stocks at level never seen before?

Thanks for the highly valued comments
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 13, 2017
Q: As stated,TOY missed estimated eps,but sales increased by 26% accompanied by sharp increase in both allowance for doubtful accounts to $9.9m & accounts receivable.It appears that there could be more write off for the account of Toy R US in future.I wonder why management did not provide details of TOY R US & its impact given that it & 2 other big companies represents a sizeable portion of sales
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 13, 2017
Q: Hi;
Can we have your comments and opinion on CAE earnings??

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Theresa on November 10, 2017
Q: Just a few questions on the new NFI report. Your data on the website (love the new expanded info!) shows EPS estimates of $3.07 and $3.28 in 2017 and 2018. On my RBC research they show 2.48 and 2.57. Is it usual that analysts would differ so considerably in their estimates?
Also on the web site data you show NFI dividend growth of 4.30% over 5years but your recent report indicates growth of 7.9% over 5 years?
Based on the 3.07 3.28 earnings are expected to grow 7%. Does this include the expected margin expansion to 6.8%?
Many thanks.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on November 10, 2017