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Q: Good morning Peter and Team,

In my RRIF, I have a half position in BCE and a half position in T. BCE has done better for me than T, althogh both are up. Going forward, should I keep it as is, or sell T to get a full position in BCE? I ask this because of the headwinds T might encounter due to their Alberta exposure. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on February 19, 2016
Q: I have a 3.9% (ACB $15.90) position that I acquired in 2014. Liquidity is a problem. It took several small purchases over a few months to establish the position which in $ term is actually quite small.

To date Algoma has been a bit of a disappointment.

There have been 2 recent developments.

On Jan 15 they announced a joint venture with Nova Marine to create a Global Cement Carrier Fleet. Growing / Diversifying is good but the cost and how they intend to fund it was not disclosed.

On Feb 16 they announced a favourable arbitration outcome re Mingde. No numbers were announced. Mingde has declared bankruptcy. This process will take some time and there is no way to know how much Algoma will ultimately recover.

I understand the value of patience. The current yield is abt. 2%. The shareholders aren’t being paid much for their patience.

Is it time to move on or would you give Algoma another year or so?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on February 19, 2016
Q: Could you please comment on CHE.UN 4th quarter and annual report.
Thanks
Roy
Read Answer Asked by Roy on February 19, 2016
Q: Would appreciate your advise on sector allocation by criticing what I have now with your opinion looking forward. What I have today is as follows:
Energy 4%
Cons disc 16%
Cons stap 18%
Fins 16%
Health Care 5%
Industs 10%
Mats 7%
Utilities 10%
Info Tech 15%
Telecom 0%
My Health C is GUD & EXE only
I am not looking at long term, 0 - 5yrs or so.

Read Answer Asked by Arthur on February 19, 2016
Q: I'd appreciate your thoughts on CBL, please. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Austin on February 19, 2016
Q: In an earlier response to Jacques you provided the 2015 performance for the S&P/TSX Total Return Index together with a link to where it can be found on the TMX site. I have been searching long and hard for historical performance data (going back further than 2 years) for the S&P/TSX Total Return Index to no avail. The TMX data only goes back 2 years, I would like to have at least 10 years of history to benchmark against my personal portfolio performance. I realize that this is a question better suited for the forums, and I did post the question in the “brokerages and research tools” forum a few weeks ago with no replies. I even noticed that another member posted the exact same question in one of the other forums also with no replies. Can you either provide the year to year performance going back 10 years or direct us to where it can be found? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on February 18, 2016
Q: Hi 5i team, between my wife and I we have 7 accounts, 2 RRSP, 2 LIRA, 2 TFSA, and 1 non-reg for a total value of 950K as of yesterdays closing, consisting of 38 stocks, and 7 ETF'S for fixed income and foreign exposure, spread across all account's. Do you think this is too many position's, the stock's are equally weighted at 5-8%.

thank you a very satisfied customer
Read Answer Asked by James on February 18, 2016
Q: Hi, will ask this again.
my portfolio needs help-- 23%cash-18%GGF31222-20%VUN-7%XEF-6%ZGI-4%SLF-5%VXC-5%ZUH-4%IYT-3%XEH-3%ATDB-2%DIS.
WE ARE 70 YEAR OLD RETIRED COUPLE W/O DEBTS. WE WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN TO DEPLOY OUR CASH. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT YOU WOULD CHANGE, IF ANY,AND WHERE YOU WOULD BEGIN TO PLACE OR NIBBLE CASH. WE ARE LEANING TOWARDS DIV.'S, BUT WOULD RELY ON YOUR INPUT. THANKS A LOT

Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 18, 2016
Q: When do these company's report earnings next:

CXR, CRH, TOY, LNR

Are they all YE (Q4) earnings?

What is their forcast for EPS and Cash Flow per Share for 2015 & 2016?

Thanks, Shane
Read Answer Asked by SHANE on February 18, 2016
Q: Xsr reported today after market closed--$265.6m rev. more than $256m expected,0.2 diluted eps less than 0.4 expected & $29.6m Ebidta.Please provide comments & its effect on price.Appreciate your usual great comments & services.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 18, 2016
Q: What are some of the growth names you would recommend in this environment? With thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William J on February 18, 2016
Q: Which company looks better for a 3 to 5 year hold, Telus or BCE.
(for share appreciation).

Thanks for you advise.
John
Read Answer Asked by John on February 18, 2016
Q: Could you tell me what the index total return (including dividends) was in 2015? Where can this information be found? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by jacques on February 17, 2016
Q: Greetings 5i Team, I have some cash to deploy to 1 or 2 of the following which are all in the red currently:
BOS -33%
IGM -17%
SLF -10%
SPB -21%
SYZ -6%
WCP-49%
What is your recommendation at this time?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on February 17, 2016
Q: 5i,
You are the best. Prompt, clear, and concise responses during this tough period, you are worth your weight in gold !
Thank you for your continued support and excellence in service and knowledge.
You are definitely the best investment service out there.
Read Answer Asked by Scott on February 17, 2016
Q: Hello Team

I've been thinking of establishing a 1/2 position in this company. I am light in materials/resources. As always, would appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 17, 2016
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