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Q: As a recent subscriber and investor, I note that several stocks that I own have the option of DRIP. My portfolio is large enough that the quarterly dividends allow for a substantial purchase of new or existing additions to stocks, like CAE or Boyd. As the cost of buying the stocks is not overly impactful to the purchase, is foregoing the drip, and the 5% discount, advisable, in order to allow a choice in selecting stock picks?

Thanks. KC
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on July 14, 2017
Q: Hi team
I have a half position on the above except for ZCL which I sold it earlier for a small gain, which one of the above would you add on to the postion from my cash ? Thanks
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 14, 2017
Q: Where can I find past model portfolio updates? I am a new member and would like to review the historical trades in the portfolios along with a brief description but I can't find anywhere that has past trades unless I open up every monthly report.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on July 13, 2017
Q: Hi, with the rise in interest rates, I was expecting to see a bit more of a bounce in SLF and MFC. Currently, I have a 1% position at a much lower entry price on SLF, and about a 4.5% position in MFC. Would adding more SLF here for a longer term hold now that rates have moved up here make sense? The entire portfolio is pretty well diversified and I have time on my side.
Read Answer Asked by S on July 13, 2017
Q: I am retired and able to live comfortably on
my Federal government superannuation, OAS and CPP.
Can you recommend a single stock for a TFSA, in which I currently hold a full position in ENF and a double position in AYA purchased when originally recommended by 5i?

Thank you for considering my question.
Read Answer Asked by Gail on July 12, 2017
Q: Hello team,

Please advise what is in vogue regarding dividends accumulated in both registered and non registered accounts. I am able to reinvest these as it is not an issue in the non registered account, which has the bulk of the dividends. Would you recommend reinvesting in growth stocks,IE growth portfolio, or to plow back into the Beport stocks?

the dividends amount to roughly a 1/2 position in my current holdings.

Thanks

KC
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on July 11, 2017
Q: I'm helping my 65-year-old mother reallocate some funds (mostly diversifying and ditching debilitated oil stocks and mutual funds). Using about 3% of her funds, she would like to make a tech purchase (her first) for a long-term investment (5+ years) aiming at growth for this particular position. Following your recommendations, we are considering (a) Constellation (CSU), (b) Kinaxis (KXS) or (c) a mix of both. These are two great stocks and this is a nice moment to buy tech in general, but which of these three scenarios would be best right now?
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on July 11, 2017
Q: Hi 5i team,
Is the director of PTE named David Dueck the same person formerly involved with PHO? If yes, could you explain his presumed role in PHO management problem (irregular transfer of money). If yes, what is your level of confidence in his involvement in the management of PTE. I usually require management of small cap to be above all suspicion in order to invest in them. Thank you, Eric
Read Answer Asked by Eric on July 10, 2017
Q: The company's shares have been weak for some time and took a big hit in the past couple of days. Is this due to Volvo's announcement about phasing out of fossil fueled cars? If so and if other manufactures are expected to move more quickly in a similar direction what does this do to a company like ATD.b that is heavily tied to cars running on fossil fuels, and stopping at their sites to buy gas and other products? Is this the beginning of a downward slide in the company's business? If so why continue to hold the shares longer term?
Read Answer Asked by John on July 10, 2017