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Q: As a follow-up to Larry's question on July 10, which pre-supposed my own, I had one more point: I am looking for two companies which will need to be cashed out in 2 years. Do these two fit the bill, or would you recommend something else? Just looking for growth. Dividend not important. Feel free to suggest two others which might have more bang for the bucks. Sectors not important, as I'm well-diversified and comfortable with present portfolio, thanks to 5I of course. : )

These two new positions would be "mad money" undertakings. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on July 12, 2018
Q: Dear Mr. Hodson and Mr. Modesto,

I'm helping a friend construct a portfolio worth $375,900. She is a single mother who is planning to retire in a few years. All her children have grown up and no longer require financial support.

Besides CPP and OAS, she also has some other income from other source and wish to supplement her spending with dividend income from the portfolio. She's asked me to help her to contruct a moderate growth portfolio. She said a yearly dividend income of $10000 will be sufficient.

Now, her trading accounts have:
BCE- 73%, SLF- 12%, BMO - 11%, Cash - 4%

Here are my questions. Please deduct as many credit as you wish from my question credits.

Her new portfolio will generate a yearly dividend income of $12954 (yield 3.44%) from $375,900.

Financial -22% - keep the BMO(11%), SLF(12%)
Utitility -16% - AQN, BEP.UN, H, KWH.UN
Energy -10% - ENB, WCP, PKI or TRP
Consumer -16% - PBH, ATD.B, DOL, TSGI
Industrial -11% - NFI, WSP, TCL.A
Health - 4% - CSH.UN, GUD
Technology - 12%- CSU, ARKW, Please suggest: Nasdaq index?
Telecomm - 6% - BCE
Cash - 3%

My questions are:
1) For a moderate growth portfolio, is the sector allocation appropriate?
2) Do I need to further diversify BMO and SLF?
3) In each sector, do you have any suggestions for the right stocks? Feel free to add or delete.
4) Please let me know which stocks you would recommend to add first?
5) For a person close to retirement age and no experience investing in US, is it necessary for her to invest abroad? What's your opinion?
6) All the above proposed stocks, which growth stocks should go into the TFSA? What are your top 5 picks among the growth stocks above?

Thanks as always
Esther
Read Answer Asked by Esther on July 11, 2018
Q: In your opinion, what do you believe would be the impact on BAM.A stock under the following circumstances:

1. Rising interest rates
2. Market correction
3. Unfavourable Free Trade conditions

Also, would you consider the company to be well diversified, and if so, would an overweight position be acceptable in your opinion?

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Craig on July 11, 2018
Q: Hi 5i research team,
Besides nice weather, do you see any reasons why RET.a is doing better for the past few days? Volume is barely higher than median volume. It looks better technically (ma50 crossing over ma100). If nothing has changed: what would a good technical level to sell (at a small loss fiscally deductible)? Is it worth being patient for the ma50 and/or ma100 to cross over the ma200? The ex-dividend date is coming later this week (5 cents). RET.a remains cheap after accounting for the cash on the balance sheet. Thank you for your collaboration, Eric
Read Answer Asked by Eric on July 10, 2018
Q: I am learning a lot from your services of 5i, Canadian Money Saver, ETF newsletter..
I have owned CNR since 2005. From an original 10% of the portfolio, it has now grown to 20%. I read your answers to other questions about CNR.
My dilemma is-
1. CNR is a good long-term hold: So, leave it.
The risk is its falling in a recession/ tariff war. (It fell 30% in 2008.)
2. Portfolio weighting is more important: Trim to a lower percent and pay the tax.
But, from selling other stocks and 5i Growth stocks, I already have some capital gains.
What would you do?
Thank you for your wonderful service and great investor education.
Shan
Read Answer Asked by Shanthi on July 09, 2018
Q: I'm thinking the sell off of these two stocks is overdone due primarily to all the uncertainty around trade and tariffs.
For a longer term hold (3-5 years) would consider this to be a good time to step in (perhaps a half position) or should I wait for these matters to be clarified/resolved?
Thanks, Rick
Read Answer Asked by Richard on July 06, 2018
Q: I am a 67 year old male pensioner with a limited income stream from CPP/Old Age and non-reg. and RSP funds(about 20 equity positions and a 27 % cash position).

At present I am very under invested in my TFSA and am about to transfer available non-reg. cash funds into my TFSA in order to maximize my contribution room. What would be your top ideas be in 'risk' and non-risk/safer equity positions?

Thanks so much,
Read Answer Asked by Dean on June 28, 2018
Q: Greetings 5i,

Can you help me understand the recent news from Aurora regarding Australis and shares or warrents that will be offered to shareholders or Aurora and residency etc.

I have 450 shares of Aurora, I reside in Canada, and I hold shares in both RRSP as well as TFSA. Will I need to declare residency?

What is your recomended course of action or actions?

Cheers and thanks for the advice!
Read Answer Asked by Duane on June 20, 2018
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