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Q: I know that in the context of the broader market being horrendous that many equities are down. But pur has been putting in new lows and insider selling is very high. My instinct is to take a loss and move on yet you still hold this in your growth portfolio. How has your confidence level on this one changed in the last month?
Read Answer Asked by Harry on October 05, 2015
Q: I follow the balanced equity portfolio. I would like to understand when you make the changes indicated for the month's theoretical portfolio, and when that information is available on the Website.

For example, the July portfolio indicates the following changes: "July 2 shares of CSU and bought 30 shares of BIN, sold FM". When where they done in July, and when is the information available to 5i members?

Thanks,
IF
Read Answer Asked by ishay on October 05, 2015
Q: I believe you've suggested around a 25% allocation to your growth portfolio while also suggesting 20 stocks overall for diversification. With that said would you say selecting 15 stocks from the balanced equity portfolio and 5 stocks from the growth portfolio would be a sound strategy for a young investor that doesn't need the income from the income portfolio? This is assuming diversification across sectors. A etf like VXC or XAW would be added for international exposure. Cheers
Read Answer Asked by Josh on October 05, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

I am interesting in building a diversified portfolio and am looking to invest using your balanced equity portfolio as a foundation. I like the idea of owning 20 to 25 good, quality names and am thinking to eventually build up to a point where I have a similar allocation breakdown as your model portfolio (balanced equity), with maybe a bit in growth eventually as well. I noticed that AYA has gone up a lot today on the news release. Is this a good time to take a position in that, or are there a handful or so of other names that you would recommend getting into at this time to start building up my portfolio?

Also, would it be best to purchase a 5% equal stake into each name - as per the portfolio section of your website - or closer to the allocated amount in your pdf report section?

Thanks for your time!
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 01, 2015
Q: Hello 5i Team,

What are your thoughts on the recent resignation of director Chris Gardner? The stock is off by 12% today on the news. Is the news simply shaking investor confidence or is there a fundamental change here?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by patricia on September 30, 2015
Q: Hi my earlier question was not answered. What replaced FSV in the model balanced portfolio when it was sold in April. ( I think)

Thx Blake
Read Answer Asked by blake on September 29, 2015
Q: With all of this selling, looks like a good time to chip away a some of the Names on the Balanced Portfolio.

Which next 5 would you recommend at these prices in order?

Already own CSU, CGX, BNS, AYA, ENB, CXI, WSP, BIN, SYZ.
Read Answer Asked by Wes on September 29, 2015
Q: any idea what caused the large drop today
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on September 29, 2015
Q: First thanks for your service...i was fortunate enough to have made a profit from your balanced portfolio so took the profits in cash... and have sat on the cash until now...i believe that the market is capitulating so would like to redeploy this cash...i was in etf's prior to becoming a member and in a situation like this i could deploy that cash in the underperformers, thus selling high and buying low...now with most of my investments in your balanced and growth portfolios does it make sense to deploy this cash component in the underperforming stocks in the balanced portfolio
Read Answer Asked by gene on September 25, 2015
Q: I'm a little confused? I noticed in the Summary portfolio there are stocks that are not in any of the other portfolio's and visa-versa... I would like to copy (buy) all the stocks you have recommended for a blended portfolio; do you recommend that I include buying the stocks in the summary that are not listed in the other Portfolio Models?? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Pat on September 23, 2015
Q: What do you guys think about kinaxis? I know it has a strong balance sheet and no debt. However, is this one of those stocks that are "always expensive"? I am not sure how fragmented the supply management business is and if kinaxis can benefit from it. Are the profit margins good?
Thanks guys keep up the great work!!
Read Answer Asked by Marie on September 23, 2015
Q: We are looking to park a significant amount of cash for a year or so. What are your recommended investment options for security of capital with maximum interest return ?
Read Answer Asked by Don on September 22, 2015
Q: Is the sudden departure of the CEO a negative or no big deal?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on September 17, 2015
Q: I'm gradually transitioning more and more of my portfolio, so as to mirror your model and growth portfolios. Which companies in each of those portfolios would you see as the best buys at this time? My portfolio is relatively well balanced, but I'm a bit heavy in financials and technology. I'm under weight in energy and materials, but a bit nervous about adding in those areas at this time. Thx for keeping me sane during this tumultuous time in the markets!
Read Answer Asked by Alan on September 16, 2015
Q: Good Morning
In answering Andrew's question with resspect to MCB,on August 6th, 2015, you have stated:

"The cash can support the dividend for about five years."

Based on your above noted statement I felt that the dividend of MCB was safe and did not sell the stock.The end result is that I am substantially under water with respect to MCB (about 36%)

Can you please advise me whether to hold or sell this stock? What is your assessment with respect to the future of this company?
Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Terry on September 09, 2015
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