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Q: I recently subscribed to 5i, the ETF update and the Canadian Money Saver Magazine. I have been learning lots and you guys do great work!

I just finished university and am looking towards building my first portfolio. I have been comparing the various models portfolios from 5iResearch, the Canadian Money Saver Magazine Model ETF portfolio, and Couch Potato. I have an understanding about the goals and strategy behind all the model portfolios except for the CMS Model ETF portfolio. Similar to how you break down the model portfolios on 5i, can you provide an overview of what the CMS model ETF portfolio investment strategy, investment suitability/risk tolerance, and targeted annualized returns are.

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Read Answer Asked by Justin on May 12, 2017
Q: Looking to add 4 positions for growth. I have high energy exposure but can add to all other sectors. High risk tolerance. Long term time horizon. Recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by Chris on May 12, 2017
Q: The Telus earnings release includes a statement that they raised the Q dividend 7.1% to .4925 (from .48). Looks to me like a 2.6% increase. Am I missing something here? Perhaps the 7.1% (incorrectly) includes a 2nd increase that they may make later this year (as they did in 2016)?? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gary on May 11, 2017
Q: I will have no other income in retirement and am looking to build a non-registered portfolio of dividend stocks for retirement as per an article you shared : http://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/you-can-earn-50k-in-tax-free-dividends-but-theres-a-catch-you-cant-have-a-job. What would be a list of candidates good for a long-term hold where I just collect the dividend to live off? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by A on May 11, 2017
Q: What do you think is the potential impact of the following? Thanks.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Commences An Investigation Into The Proposed Sale Of Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. And Encourages Investors To Contact The Firm For Additional Information

Details: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170510006321/en/SHAREHOLDER-ALERT-Brower-Piven-Commences-Investigation-Proposed
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 11, 2017
Q: Hi Team,
I believe the short interest in Shopify is now about 4.77% of the US float. Do you have any guidance on when the short interest can become large enough that the stock could become the victim of a short attack? I also know that SHOP has a fair bit of cash on hand and no debt, which may help protect it. Any thoughts you have about how a short interest in SHOP, or more generally any company, might become debilitating for a stock's price would be appreciated.
Thank you, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 11, 2017
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