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Q: Good day Peter and Team, I too am impressed with your ability to limit the number of stocks in your portfolios. As I'm overweight in the financial sector and in the Canadian banking sector we hold BNS, TD, and BMO. I'm thinking of selling BMO at a slight gain, to deploy some extra funds for the Industrial sector where we're underweight. Aside from TNC, would you recommend adding to any of these Industrial stocks: EIF, KBL, SIS, or STN? I'd rather not buy a new Industrial stock unless there are compelling reasons to do so. As always, your advice and recommendations are of great value.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on July 07, 2017
Q: Would appreciate your comments regarding Globe and Mail article on EIF which raises the criticism that when you take the company's cash flow and capital expenses, as calculated and reported according to International Financial Reporting Standards, the company has never consistently made enough money to pay its dividend. EIF response was that the company's capital expenditures represent "investing in growth.
Read Answer Asked by richard on July 07, 2017
Q: My portfolio is somewhat light on consumer discretionary companies and I see that you favour this sector at the present time. Could you please explain your current support for the sector and suggest a few Canadian and American companies that you believe are fair value with solid growth prospects for the future. As always, I thank you for your appreciated opinions.
Read Answer Asked by Les on July 07, 2017
Q: Hi Peter: I see another question on the % in each of the 10 sectors. Would it be possible for you to add this to the bottom of your 5i Coverage Summary each month with the up and down arrow if you feel a sector weight should be adjusted? I follow your sector %s and believe it helps me to sell high and buy low. The last time I saw this list energy was 5% and industrials was 20%. Thanks, John.
Read Answer Asked by John on July 07, 2017
Q: A year or more back I read an article in the Globe that said if you wanted to exchange currency USD/CAD you could purchase an interlisted stock through an exchange in one country and then sell that stock through an exchange in the other country.

Is this correct and is it that simple? If I held RY, say, purchased on TSE could I place a sell order that specified it be sold on the NYSE? Just like a regular transaction - no phone calls, no special fees?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on July 06, 2017
Q: My original small % positions have become a problem - HWD is up 130% down to OSB (finally) +25%. Would you sell some of each or do you have a preferred listing of keepers?
Thanks for the service.
Read Answer Asked by James on July 04, 2017
Q: I want to add some stocks to my TFSA and would prefer to have companies with good dividends (approx. 4%) and decent capital appreciation prospects for the next 3 to 5 years. Would you have any names that fit these criteria? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Glen on July 04, 2017
Q: Im looking to add 1 or 2 new full position (long term hold) into industrial sector. Already have a full position in SIS. What do you guys think are good companies to enter into right now?
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on July 04, 2017
Q: Michaels question on June 30 regarding portfolio watching.I think most subscribers watch these/their portfolios on a daily basis (I know I do) but if a person feels they are becoming obsessed with stock watching I think looking at the Portfolio Performance (monthly) reports that you send out. These results (1,2,3 years) speak volumes for themselves. A 10 or 16 % return on a portfolio is beyond expectations and hopefully leads to confidence in 5i's direction ...if we listen.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on July 03, 2017
Q: I apologies; I mis-phrased my question. The DRIP investments would be in addition to the TFSA and RSP investments (in different securities). As I understand things, a DRIP with a company sponsored plan such as TRP thru Computershare cannot be held inside a registered account. Is this correct? If so the $5k position in the non-registered (DRIP) account would not amount to a $25k per stock concentration and I believe the dividend tax credit would be useful since the account is non-registered. Thank you for your suggestions and service. I like your suggestions but a little surprised that a utility such as FTS was not recommended. Is there a reason you would not suggest a utility DRIP for a long term hold? Jim.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on June 30, 2017
Q: Hi there, not really a stock specific question but more a psychological/behavioural question. Based on your experience, how often should one look at their portfolio? I, probably like many others, look at my portfolio far too frequently. I suspect this can be stress inducing and can lead to more possible losses than gain? How often do you recommend one to look at their portfolios? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 30, 2017
Q: I currently hold a full position of BPY in a taxable account.
An overweight position of BIP and a half position of BEP in
a non taxable account. The three comprise sixteen percent
of my total portfolio. I have sizable gains in both BPY and BIP.

Too many eggs in Brookfield companies? What would you
suggest as a reasonable percentage and how would you rank
the companies as to quality?

Thank you for considering my question(s)
Gail
Read Answer Asked by Gail on June 29, 2017
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