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Q: Hello Peter and all at 5I. After reading your last post which stocks in the industrial and energy space would you suggest. Thank you Barbara.
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on October 03, 2018
Q: Hi Peter/Ryan,

I was holding off buying MG and NFI because of NAFTA disagreements. Now that it is a done deal is it a good time to buy these stocks or future recession may have a bigger impact on the auto sector. They are trading close to 52 week low. Magna has dropped by almost $10 since July.
Appreciate your advice.

Thanks
Ninad
Read Answer Asked by Ninad on October 01, 2018
Q: Reportedly US & Can have agreed to a NAFTA framework.Please advise the top 8/10stocks that benefit the most(starting with the best).Thanks for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 01, 2018
Q: I am modeling a portfolio after your balanced portfolio (with the occasional stock from your growth portfolio as a replacement) and already hold your other suggestions in the industrial and consumer area. Looking at adding one of the above 4 stocks this week. (DOO would be in place of MG if chosen). What would be your suggestion and why? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 07, 2018
Q: There is only cash available in a LIRA, aka no cash in a non-registered account or TFSA.
At the same time, I would like to invest in three new positions - MG, TFII and WSP for a balanced portfolio. I have read in the past 5iR thought it preferable to hold MG in a non-registered account because of the cyclicality of the business but that if held in a registered account, then might want to trade around the cycles. I would like your take of holding these three companies in a LIRA that will start to be drawn down in about 2 years but will span, hopefully with good ageing, many years.....Thanks....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 05, 2018
Q: Given developments in the nafta trade negotiations, would you agree this is a good time to take a position in all 3 stocks? If your answer is yes, how much max portfolio percentege would allocate for these stocks? Which one is your favorite for most upside short term?
Read Answer Asked by JR on August 28, 2018
Q: Hello 5i Team. My understanding is that there are 2 significant issues here. US tariffs, and recent miss on performance. I've just recently started managing my own rsp, I'm finding mg to be the toughest decision I've had to make so far. I read that the stock could drop by as much as 30% if the tariffs go through. I've read mostly positive feedback from 5i on MG. Can you help quantify the risk over the next 2 months to a year?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dan on August 24, 2018
Q: Are there any screaming buys for balance & growth investors that have emerged through last 2 month period on Canadian & US market? Please list 6 best buys.

thanks Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrzej on August 20, 2018
Q: Hello, 60 year old investor looking to add to rrsp and tfsa. Which stocks in the above list would you be comfortable buying now and which would you rate as watch now and maybe buy later?
Thanks, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 17, 2018
Q: Today Rose Ambrose ,who is involved in the NAFTA talks, indicated that unless Canada compromises Trump will impose the 25% auto tariffs on September 1, 2018.

So how can Canada negotiate/compromise if our negotiators are not invited to participate in the negotiations between the Mexicans and the Americans.

Since very little time is left between now and September 1, 2018 and since Canada is sidelined, is it fair to assume that Trump’s 25% auto tariffs will be implemented?

What is your opinion?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on August 16, 2018
Q: I have listed a few comapnies that I believe are in the, let's call it "Tariff Penalty Box". My thinking is as follows:
1) They have already been hurt by the threat of tariffs.
2) If the tariffs do not come, they will 'pop'.
3) If the tariffs do come, they will also move up as the clarity of actual tariffs should ease concerns compared to the threat of nebullous, potential tariffs.

Does this seem reasonable to you? And do you agree that these four should all be on this list and are there others you would add to it?

Thank-you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on August 13, 2018
Q: This morning I asked a question regarding MG where I stated that I had a 1/4 position. I believe your interpretation was that MG comprises 25% of my portfolio, whereas I meant that I have 1/4 of a "full" position. I consider a full position to be 5% of my portfolio. So MG comprises only 1.25% of my total portfolio. So I am interested in your opinion on selling all my MG shares now and employing the funds to good use elsewhere.
Also, I want to compliment you on your very quick response to my question.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 13, 2018
Q: Although Magna is well up on the year, share price has fallen significantly since June. I do not like to sell when RSI is 26, however given the recent direction of the share price and uncertainty of NAFTA, I am considering selling my shares while I am still in a positive position. MG comprises a 1/4 position in my portfolio. I would appreciate your assessment of MG. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 13, 2018