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Q: Hello and Good day,

I would really like to see some type of historical listing? under the porfolios tab to capture the changes that were made to the model portolios over the years. Example: NFI, RHT. Price the shares were bought and sold for a loss. The winners are very highly touted and rightfully so, but to the casual subscriber, it almost appears that 5i has never picked a bad one? Maybe you could do it by the year?? Just a thought. Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Darby on September 11, 2020
Q: Good morning 5i,

Looking to add two names to my portfolio, with the only criteria being a combination of balance and growth, and with a long-term horizon. Currently thinking of GSY and REAL/LSPD, are you good with these at today’s levels? Listed some others I’m interested in too. Any other of your favourites you’d consider (already own KXS, WELL). Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on September 10, 2020
Q: I have been looking to take a position in Lightspeed for some time now, when it was in the $24 range, but it went up too fast too soon. with the current 15% drop and the IPO coming up, would you suggest I buy now, wait until the pricing is announced or until the issue is completed? Do you expect much volatility particularly to the upside in the interim?
Regards
Rajiv
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on September 10, 2020
Q: Hello team,

A glance at the yield in the BP last month indicated 1.66%. Obviously that number would have been higher had CAE, GIL not cut their dividends and Suncor reduced theirs.

Is this yield in line with the guidelines that 5i uses for this portfolio? Or does one need to adjust to the new reality post pandemic of lower rates for longer?

Additionally, the BP currently has 7 stocks with no dividend and 3 others (Boyd, CSU, ATD) with a smallish dividend. While I get that these stocks would be considered growth stocks, at what point does one get concerned with the likes of CAE, GC, GUD, SU and GIL who have seen a sustained destruction in share price? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on September 09, 2020
Q: Hey Peter & Team,

Thanks for all your help this year and last. My subscription paid for itself in a matter of weeks. (please don't increase the price)
Having said that and before I proceed NO, I am not one of those "OH MY GOD, THE SKY IS FALLING" people at the first hint of a drop. I did however take on a new position in PHO on Wednesday and as of Friday's close it is off 13.9%.
Among my many rules, one in particular states "drop an equity when it gets to 15% below my average cost." A rule which allows me to avoid getting to that position where I wait, it goes down further then I get to the "have nothing to loose mentality" and end up with a name in my portfolio with a -88% in red next to it.
So... what do I do with PHO? I know you have been recommending it as one of a few equities to be added to a growth portfolio.
Do you see any reasons/trouble that might have caused the significant drop? Should I stick with my 15% rule. (hard to answer I know as it is a personal preference) Has your long term outlook for PHO changed? Is there any news you may have seen which could explain this precipitous drop? Feel free to add anything else.
Thanks for all you do

gm
Read Answer Asked by Gord on September 08, 2020
Q: I am overweight BAM.A, and investors seem to love this company. BAM invests in utility like companies which are rate sensitive. So the thesis for investing heavily in this company has to be low rate/free money environment for considerable period (at least a decade for the long term holders). What are your thoughts? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rajendra on September 04, 2020