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Q: Hello Peter and Team,
The article;Filling in Portfolio Gaps for a Canadian Fund Investor by Ryan Modesto makes the point that passive investing in the TSX 60 ETF is not proper diversification.

The 5i Balanced Equity Portfolio is actively managed with a strategy to offer a balanced diversified approach to sector, style, market capitalization and does not aim to mirror a broad index (BE Portfolio holds 15.62% in technologies and 2.41% in healthcare).

1. An investor with risk tolerance comfortable for the BE and a time frame of over 10 years would it be advisable to add two or three positions like ZQQ (US Technology sector exposure), ZUH (US Healthcare sector) and or ROBO (robotics and artificial intelligence)?

2. Would you consider these ETF not in line with the BE strategy and would create over diversification and or not to be in risk tolerance of the BE portfolio?

Thank for the great no conflict service that you provide, Ronald


Read Answer Asked by Ronald on October 26, 2017
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
GE... the giant has stumbled. A large 3rd Q. miss, a possible dividend cut and continued reorganization... So with all that uncertainty the stock is hitting new lows. I also presume tax loss selling may increase after the CEO provides his vision for the company on Nov.13th. So do you think it is possible that this stock may fall another 20% before it hits bottom? Better to hold or bail now because it looks like a long rough road!
Thanks for your great insights which are always of value to us little guys!
Dr.Ernest Rivait
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on October 26, 2017
Q: Hello Everyone,
Looking at these two stocks, they seem to have excellent momentum. What are your thoughts on these companies and the space they're in. Have I missed the boat or do you think there is room to run. Also which one do you prefer.
Regards
Luke
Read Answer Asked by luke on October 25, 2017
Q: Good morning,
Been looking at a weekly report at RBC on this industry and read this morning that payments world wide where 85% cash and cheque 10 years ago. Today 83% cash and cheque they estimate 7T$ opportunity for growth!?
There is a long list of players sharing the business.
What is your take on it and could you provide 2 of your favorites (each)in the US and Canada.
Thanks again for making your special skills available thru this channel.
Read Answer Asked by Denis on October 25, 2017
Q: Hi team,
The recently released Nintendo Switch has done very well and has a lineup of AAA titles in the development pipeline for release over the next 18 months. The modular design of the hardware itself suggests to me Nintendo might be pursuing an upgrade cycle similar to iPhone where consumers do not need to repurchase accessories with each new release. Please give me your thoughts on this and your general prospects for Nintendo. Thanks. IS.
Read Answer Asked by Marco on October 25, 2017
Q: I was looking at adding another US position to my portfolio. I hold VUN, BAC and FB already. The rest of my portfolio is well diversified so any sector is fine. I was looking for a stock or two that you think has very good upside over the next 5 years or more. I'd prefer one that doesn't pay dividends. I was thinking of ICHR
Read Answer Asked by Richard on October 25, 2017
Q: I currently own a full position and have done quite well with it. I have noticed a few questionable advertisements that's been on FB however and I'm concerned about what may come of it. They've recently had adds for mail order marijuana. I've investigated and these company's have not licence and they are asking for absolutely nothing for you to buy their products. No medical license and not even age verification. I mean I can see it going really bad once a few teenagers get caught buying this stuff so easily. My gut is telling me to to sell my position or are least lighten my holding. I'm no expert on this type of thing and would appreciate your opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on October 25, 2017
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