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Q: 5i Team,

How similar are these 2 companies? I have 2.5% positions in both (at a healthy profit - thank you).

Should I sell one? I own DSG in a cash account at +100% - hence have to pay cap gains, and KXS in my TFSA. I know KXS is a top pick of yours..

I'm fine with risk.

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Ray on May 29, 2017
Q: You did a portfolio review for me in March and it was very helpful. I sold some losers, still have some stragglers and picked up a few great stocks & ETFs. I am wondering if I should hold CXI until later in the summer, in hopes business picks up or sell it now and buy KXS. I am down 40% in my TFSA and it's hard to sell but I am tired of waiting for good news. Your valued opinion, please. I know that it is no longer in your portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on May 26, 2017
Q: Hello 5i
The positions for KXS (kinaxis) and PBH (premium brands) have run to 6% of my kids' RESP (thanks 5i!).
Should I sell off 1% of each and purchase PHO? Or as I am waiting for TIO to close and that is a 3% position would I use TIO funds instead to purchase PHO and just let Kxs and pbh run?

In terms of RESP management, my kids are 4 years away from drawing down on the funds. Our plan is to turn enough investments to cash each may to cover our annual contribution for each child for the September to April year. The remaining funds would be otherwise fully invested except the fund has roughly 5% cash and 0 fixed assets. Please comment.

Read Answer Asked by Kat on May 25, 2017
Q: On a past BNN Market Call appearance by Ryan, I believe he commented on Kinaxis saying something along the lines that this stock could drop 20% in a year but investors need to understand the long term outlook for this stock and should continue to hold.

What other US or Canadian stocks would you place in this same category? Would Shopify or Tucows be included in this list?

I'm reading a book called The Big Money: Seven Steps to Picking Great Stocks and Finding Financial Security by Frederick R. Kobrick and he shares a similar view of thinking big for the long term. It's a great read and I highly recommend it.
Read Answer Asked by John on May 19, 2017
Q: Can you rank the stocks best to worst in your opinion. These are the stock s that are in my technology sector (17% weighting). Would you add, swap or remove any of them? My portfolio holdings/thoughts are very similar to your BE Portfolio. Thank you and great job.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on May 16, 2017
Q: I am underweight technology and have targeted KXS as my first purchase in this sector. Can I please get your other top 3 technology picks to build a well diversified technology portfolio.

Thanks and keep up the great work!
Read Answer Asked by Scott on May 04, 2017
Q: Not worrying about sector, which 5 stocks in the balanced portfolio have the most growth potential for the next twelve months from the price they currently trade at.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 01, 2017
Q: I have half positions in CCL.B, ZCL, GSY,ECI and PHO; full positions in SIS,KXS,SHOP,PBH and GUD. Growth from 'good' companies is my only consideration and I have a 10 year timeline. These companies are part of the growth portion of a balanced portfolio.
Please provide guidance on the following 2 questions:
Could you rank my half position companies with growth potential as the sole criterion.
Is it reasonable to increase one's stake beyond a full position in any company that has excellent future prospects? If yes, please rank my full position companies based on growth potential.
Thanks for your excellent service, as always!
Read Answer Asked by Warren on April 26, 2017