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Q: At the present time I have a full position in Kinaxis, Constellation Software, and Shopify.
All 3 are in a non registered account. CSU and SHOP have done very well but KXS has been falling over the past year and I was wondering about selling it and buying one of the other 4 that I have listed. I am looking only at growth over the next one to two year time period. My risk tolerance is moderate to high. Which one would you suggest and why. Or would you just stay with Kinasix. Please deduct as many credits as you see fit. Thank you, Ian
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Read Answer Asked by Ian on March 05, 2019
Q: At the present I have a full position in SHOP and CSU. I would like to add another full position to my technology sector. Which to the above 5 stocks would you suggest for
growth only for a 1 to 2 year holding. My risk tolerance medium high. Could you please rank them from most growth to lowest growth and your reasons. Please deduct as many credits as you see fit.
Thank you Ian

Read Answer Asked by Ian on March 05, 2019
Q: I have $25,000 in my TFSA invested in the above companies, eaqch with a weighing of between 8% - 10%. Looking to add another $10,000. I'm 63. Preference is dividends and some growth. Looking for stability if another December 2018 were to repeat itself.
May I please have your suggestions, in order of preference. Please deduct appropriate credits.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Larry on February 26, 2019
Q: I've done very well with SHOP (thanks to 5i) but it has grown to 12% of my overall portfolio. I really like to let the winners run, and am quite risk tolerant, however I am considering selling 20% and reinvesting the proceeds. I plan to top up KXS, which seems has good momentum, but need some other suggestions. What other technology stocks would you suggest at this time? Options outside of tech would be appreciated too.
Read Answer Asked by David on February 26, 2019
Q: I own all of the above in roughly equal weights in my TFSA. I am attempting to replicate your Balanced Equity Portfolio. I am also trying to get more defensive. I think I am overweight in the Info Tech sector. I am looking at a 5 year hold. I have cash to buy another position. What would your advice be - hold the cash or make a purchase. If purchase what would be your recommendation for defensive position?

Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on February 22, 2019
Q: Unfortunately, I doubled down on SIS, COV, TSGI and KXS. KXS is the only one where I am basically even. The others have magnified my losses. I run out of patience and sold TSGI a month ago. I like the US stocks that you like and am doing well with them. TTD over the last 2 days has gone between a low of $145 to a high of $165. Do you of any reason why? Thanks, Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 21, 2019
Q: Two part question, deduct as necessary. Canadian Portfolio slightly tilted towards growth and not needing funds for long time. Looking to add one Industrial name to compliment WSP and PEO (if considered an industrial). Was thinking maybe NFI but would be interested in any other suggestions.

Also looking to add a tech name to compliment KXS, and OTEX. Having a hard time finding something different that could be a core holding for long term, only criteria would be that i am not interested in PHO.
Read Answer Asked by justin on February 20, 2019
Q: Hi 5i, I own CSU,COV,KXS, PLC (-3%), and PHO (-12%), however overall I'm 30% up (thank you), I have an extra 11K to add to my TFSA, would you recommend 1 or 2 stocks to complement my tfsa holdings. I'm 3 years away from retirement, medium risk. Would you get rid of any of my holdings?
thank you
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on February 19, 2019
Q: Thankyou very much for recommendation of CSU. Your unwavering conviction in this stock enabled me to keep it and add to it on declines, which can be difficult to do for a conservative ETF investor. Do you have another favorite Canadian stock , or stocks, with nearly identical qualities, that you would suggest ? Sector is not a concern. If more than one, please list in order of preference. P.S. my wife says thankyou. I sold some shares to buy her a very special Valentine gift.
Read Answer Asked by Allan on February 15, 2019
Q: I was just about to buy CSU when I noticed a good report and it shot up 12%! Is it too late? I'm looking for two long term holds, minimal volatility, for a 2.5 % position each. What two do you like and why?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on February 15, 2019
Q: In my portfolio I have following Canadian equities: AQN (4.9%), BCE (4.78%), BNS (4.64%), WXM (4.5%), SIS (3.8%), BEP (2.68%), MG (2.29%), KXS (2.03%), PBH (1.94%), MX (1.92%), COV (1.87%), TSGI (1.76%).

I have a full positions worth of cash I would like to add to my Canadian content and was wondering on your thoughts as to adding to one new stock (ATD.B, WSP, CCL.B, other suggestion), 2 half positions, or adding to my existing positions.

I have a 20 year time frame and comfortable with some risk.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on February 13, 2019
Q: Hi 5iR TEam, I am struggling a bit with the concept of having a diversified portfolio, versus holding the highest quality stocks regardless of their sector. Ok, as a practical example I already own GIB and KXS and would like to add ENGH. The result for my portfolio would mean I'm overweight in the Technology sector. I have been overweight the Financial Services (Banks) for years and never regretted it. Is there an argument to be made for over weighting a sector when you can select high quality stocks and can't find that same quality stock by diversifying?
Lastly, am I correct in assuming that ENGH, GIB, and KXS are some of the best IT companies trading on the TSX.
Thanks Team. Cheers, Chris


Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 13, 2019
Q: I want to build a 5 stock portfolio in my TFSA (growth stocks, medium risk) Can you please recommend 5 stocks?

Thanks
Luigi
Read Answer Asked by luigi on February 06, 2019
Q: Of the companies listed,SYZ has been declining while the others have been rising.It is now below its’ 150 DayMAvg.Is the price drop due to lower liquidity as SYZ has a much lower volume than the others?
Read Answer Asked by Allen on February 05, 2019
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