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Q: There have been no questions about this company in a year.
And the two most recent, elicited more-or-less opposite responses.
Could you provide a current opinion, when the dividend was last cut or increased and what the current short position is.
If you like something better, I would be interested to know.
Thanks,
Kyle
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on September 18, 2018
Q: Looking to add some US companies to my non-registered portfolio. Can you suggest 5 US companies that you consider to have some Growth and Value. No Tech companies.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on September 18, 2018
Q: Pls disregard my previous question - here goes again.
I would like your advice on simplifying our IT sector holdings. My sector allocation is currently 16% and willing to go to 20%
VISA, SQ and PPYL have been placed in Financials [would have brought total allocation to 22% if included in IT].
GIB at 20% [of 16% total] is largest followed by SHOP at 12%. Next category between 5-10% are CSU, MSFT, SPOT, SSTI, TTD, ARKW, TD Science & Technology Fund, DOCU. Others at <5% [initial positions] are NVDA, KXS, NXPI, BOX, IQ, MU.
All are up except for MU. Pls advise which to discard, which to add to and any others that could provide growth on your "favorites" list.
Much appreciated
Sam
Read Answer Asked by sam on September 18, 2018
Q: I understand, above a certain amount, it is NOW more complicated to hold non-sheltered American stocks. Please explain.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by PAUL on September 17, 2018
Q: I have a US portfolio that I'm doing my dog on best to model a balanced portfolio. It is diversified over 7 sectors of the S&P and represents 17% of my Cdn balanced and income portfolios. There are 20 positions and I am rebalancing and re-deploying 13% cash. At this time of the cycle and going forward with a 5 plus year timeframe and to complement CDN holdings, what weightings would you suggest I consider for these sectors - Communications, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples. Health Care, Industrial and Technology?...thanks for all the guidance......Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 17, 2018
Q: I have an a US "balanced" portfolio that holds V (and also BAC) , you suggested in an earlier answer to another person that for diversification, might take a position in SQ. If both V and SQ were held, what weightings would you consider giving V and SQ, and also BAC, like 5, 4, 3 or 2 %, within the Financial sector portion of the portfolio as a whole?.....thanks....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 17, 2018
Q: Hello 5i,
I currently hold both of the above ETF's at approximately 4.90 % (ZDI) and 5.5% (CYH). My primary concern is income along with diversification. However, I was wondering if you feel I am well-served by having both at a total of 10.5 % of my PF? Is there an alternative approach that you would recommend? Pare down to just one or switch to something else altogether, or stay the course? In particular, I would be interested in some alternative suggestions for my international exposure given my focus on income.
Thanks for any assistance you can provide.
Cheers,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on September 14, 2018
Q: i am looking for a Chartwell type comparable in the US. Would you consider ventas a good alternative. Understand that it has a broader investment base outside of retirement homes but would suspect this positions the Reit for a bit better growth? Looking for dividend with a bit of growth. If not Ventas, can you recommend an alternative.
Read Answer Asked by kelly on September 14, 2018
Q: Invesco just announced that its assets under management grew by less than 0.1% in August vs July. That does not seem like a good omen -appears to be capital gains growth inside portfolios (~3% S&P) just outpacing withdrawals.

In your opinion, what weighting should be given to this metric in this industry vs the large dividend yield 5% and low P/E of 8?
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on September 14, 2018
Q: I am finally out of my loss on this position... Do you feel that QComm will go to 80 and onward .. ? I don’t know enough about the stock’s potential but the last few days have been very encouraging. After holding for years I don’t want to sell if the stock is on a new trajectory or has become a tech leader ... would you Buy Sell or Hold ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on September 14, 2018
Q: Would you please provide your current perspective on Helius?
I’m particularly interested in your view on what potential there may be should PONS and related therapy be found to have good efficacy. In other words could they effectively monitize this technology free of direct competition? It seems the actual equipment would be inexpensive to produce.
Thanks, Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on September 13, 2018
Q: It seems to me that when 5i members seek guidance regarding possible investments in American healthcare companies, Pfizer seems to be a common recommendation by your team. If I'm correct that you consider it to be a good investment at this time, what exactly are the reasons you believe this to be the case. If I'm wrong, what other American Companies do you favour currently. I'm willing to accept some risk but I'm really looking for a company that can balance off some of the Canadian small caps that I have in my portfolio that I'm purchased with your guidance. i.e. Knight, Covalon and Reliq. Again, thank-you for your invaluable guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on September 13, 2018
Q: I know U.S. markets are not your focus but any help would be great. I am looking for some suggestions on growth holdings in a TFSA USD for a long term hold 5-10 years. Currently in the account V, FB, BRK.B I am not a fan of dividend paying US holdings in the account due to the 15% robbery from the US government in non registered accounts. I am looking for something with stability and top in their industry. I have thought about CRM or SQ but other suggestion would be great. Thanks again for the great service
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on September 12, 2018
Q: Hello 5i, I hold the following US stocks: AMZN, SQ, NVDA, PAYC, ADBE, ANET, CRM, TNDM. I would like to buy: GRUB, ISRG, ILMN, FTNT, TEAM.
Do you see any of the current holdings that could/should be sold to purchase some or all of the new? I have an above average risk tolerance, a long time frame and a focus on strong growth.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on September 12, 2018
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