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Q: I have a 3.85% postion in XGD right now with a 22% loss so far. My question to you is should I be cost averaging in this ETF or should i cut my losses and take that money and invest in another sector on the way up. From what i understand the recovery in gold could take years rather than months. If switching sectors makes sense what sector and what ETF would you recommend.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 06, 2014
Q: After doubling on DHX I painfully sold half to address balance issues in my portfolio.Do you have another idea that could be as successful as Dhx regardless of sector(excluding energy).Just a comment,after this latest correction it became evident that my portfolio has to many Canadian stocks.TSE is not a diversified exchange and many good Canadian stocks where effected by Energy and Materials.So I love that you answer the odd question about U.S. stocks,it gives me some names to do homework on.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on November 06, 2014
Q: Seems like an earning miss due to increased spending. Could you please give your short and long term view of the company? I own SUM.to, would you recommend switch to companies under your coverage, e.g., DSG.to, ESL.to, or SYZ.v, etc.?

Thank you very much!
Read Answer Asked by Dong Sheng on November 05, 2014
Q: First thank you for the terrific service. Am wondering if you would consider Concordia one of the top Canadian growth stocks. Have I missed the easy money? Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on November 05, 2014
Q: What are the prospects for this company over the next year, and beyond. It has not been very exciting for a while, but do you think the low C$ might help it's performance?
Read Answer Asked by Roland on November 04, 2014
Q: Hi 5i Team, Guestlogix reported after hours today can I please get your opinion. They achieved record revenue again but I was wondering what the street was expecting for EPS?
Read Answer Asked by Shane on November 04, 2014
Q: RBC Canadian Dividend Series A mutual fund has been a double for me but the mer of 1.78% is quite high compared to that charged by etf funds. Could you suggest some etf products that would work as well as the mutual fund but are cheaper?
Thanks,
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 01, 2014
Q: Hello 5i team,

Have been sitting on cash. jumped back in on MG and PRW at a good time. Still have U$ funds in my trading account.

I know i persist in asking about US markets and realize your position (at this time) BUT, if you could make a recommendation for growth, I would really appreciate it.

I am looking at BAC at this time.

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on October 31, 2014
Q: I was watching QST at 2.70 a few weeks ago but was waiting for the market to turn around before buying. Well it jumped up to 3.80 already. Is it to late to buy? should i wait for a December pullback?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on October 31, 2014
Q: Hello, your service is great. I have a diversified Can. portfolio. I want to invest $120,000. in US stocks. What US stocks would be best for growth ? Bac, BBT, KKR, AIG, Hal, Qcom or other suggestions? Thanks very much . Helen
Read Answer Asked by Helen on October 31, 2014
Q: what are the growth prospects of each of these for the next 1-3 years - please explain - thanks as always
Read Answer Asked by don on October 31, 2014
Q: I have a fairly well diversified portfolio however I could use some more healthcare sector exposure. I have been looking at Cipher, Knight, Concordia and Merus to initiate a small position in my TFSA. I am interested in mainly growth and have expect to hold it 3-5 years at this point in time. From your past responses, I'm guessing you like Concordia the best but it seems fairly expensive to me. Which one would you prefer or is there another I should consider.
Like everyone else, I really appreciate the service you provide.
Read Answer Asked by Todd on October 31, 2014
Q: Hi Peter & 5i Team,

In your answer to Paul on Oct 28 regarding energy stocks, you wrote
"... we think you could silo them into (light,heavy,tar), (Nat Gas), (service/drillers)... We think you could cover all of the areas with 6 names ".

Could you please recommend your favourite 6 energy sector names for a GROWTH investor for the above 3 silos.

Thanks in advance

Francis
Read Answer Asked by Francis on October 31, 2014
Q: I am looking at setting up an educational fund for our 1 year old grandson with an initial
5k investment. Are there any tax implications when an RESP is set up by a grandparent and if so, would an investment account in trust be more appropriate?
Either way, which holdings would you suggest I start with.

Thanks for taking the agony out of some these decisions!
Read Answer Asked by Rose on October 29, 2014
Q: I have Canadian oil and gas stock, pipeline, and power company representation. But I can't help thinking solar is an increasing part of the future, and fear I may be holding too much "old technology" investments, even given some of them have a small part of their income in windpower.

What do you think of Solarcity as a way of rounding out my power investments? Would there be an ETF that would capture solar that would be more appropriate?
John
Read Answer Asked by John on October 28, 2014
Q: I'm looking at buying into the small cap biosciences sector with only growth in mind. Two companies I am currently looking at are Merus Labs (MSL) and Knight Therapeutics (GUD). I realize they aren't the same business per se and do have risk, which of these two do you believe is a safer buy longer term.
Anything else I should consider?
Thanks for your help.
Jim
Read Answer Asked by Jim on October 23, 2014
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