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Q: Based on available historical data, the above have compounded earnings > 10%. I intend to put these good companies into a RRIF to boost the return of a mostly bond/gic content.

In your opinion would you regard each of the above as a good company that should be able to provide a relatively stable future annual return of 8% to 10% with the exception of a market meltdown. Looking for some reassurance regarding the picks. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on May 09, 2017
Q: Hello
I want to add 2 growth stocks to my portfolio. Of the listed stocks can I please have your 2 top choices.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Al on April 11, 2017
Q: I am selling my DH holding in the very near future, and want to replace it with another company in the technology sector. I plan to take about a 4% position with my proceeds from the DH sale along with some additional uninvested capital. Along with my plan to increase my holding in ABT to about 2%, this move would increase my technology holdings to about 6%. I would strongly prefer to buy one company rather than two, and I am debating between KXS and OTEX. I know that KXS appears poised for further growth, while OTEX is more of a mature company, with a track record to support it. If you had to choose one, would you go with the proven entity in OTEX, or the company that appears poised for significant growth in KXS; or would you split the investment and buy both? I am trying to limit my holdings, as I have found that I had too many small positions that didn't really add to my bottom line while increasing my bookkeeping efforts. I would like to take the position some time next week, as I have learned that timing the market does not prove to be as valuable in the long run as spending time in the market. Thanks for reading, and I look forward to your response.
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on April 09, 2017
Q: We have zero exposure to this space, could you rank these stocks for us please as I would like to pick up two or three names. Any others to consider?
Thanks,
Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on April 04, 2017
Q: I am considering selling DH now rather than wait for closing of the sale. I would like to replace it with 1 of the 3 mentioned. Which of these 3 would you suggest or do you have another good alternative. I am thinking that my replacement would likely make up for the amount lost by not waiting for the closing of the DH sale. It does not have to be a Dividend payer.
Thanks 5i for the great information and advise that you give. It has certainly been very helpful and profitable for me.
John
Read Answer Asked by John on March 30, 2017
Q: My percentage market allocation presently in Altus, Kinaxis, and Open Text are 4.41%, 7.38%, and 3.85% respectively. Perhaps I'm top heavy in Tech stocks, though I plan to boost OTEX to a full position down the road. Would it make sense to sell AIF and replace it with either GUD or CRH since I hold no medical stocks at this time? You have helped my analytical skills tremendously, though I'm not good as digesting financial statements.

Thanks for this and keep up the good work.
Read Answer Asked by Elmer on March 13, 2017
Q: Hello.
I have been looking for a Technology stock to enter. As per an earlier comment today, I too find prices high and given my own investor behaviour have not faired well with some of the high prices and volatility.

So looking at OTEX, would comment on some of the fundamentals. BMO shows P/e of 7.4 at current price. I have seen where you comment previously about positive position this Waterloo company finds themselves in the market. What may be expected of OTEX going forward if bought today?

If there is more you can add to buying high priced names and how to hang on through volatility, it would be great. The only way I can do this is to buy and sell on 5i actions.....which is somewhat inappropriate expectation to place on this service.

Always good responses.
Thanks
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on March 09, 2017
Q: I purchased a half position of OTEX in my TFSA with the intention of holding for the long term. I found out afterward that it pays dividends in US dollars. I don't have a US account and the present price is roughly around what I paid for it. I'm wondering if I should sell and buy a full position in my RRSP account. The cost for 3 transactions would be approx. 30$. Do you think this is a reasonable plan, or should I just stay in the TFSA? Thanks, Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 27, 2017
Q: Just joined and will be slowly adopting your balanced equity model portfolio.

I am heavily overweight in financial ( 25%) and energy ( 19%) and have very low exposure to tech ( 2%). Which 1 or 2 of the tech stocks currently in your portfolio/research would be best to add at this point in time. I will probably drop each by about 5% to get 10% into the tech stocks you suggest as a first move.

Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 23, 2017
Q: Based on other responses you prefer OTEX over DSG when forced to choose. I understand one reason may be valuation, but please expand on your other reasons for that preference. For example, does OTEX have a better growth outlook. If one owned DSG currently but not OTEX would you sell DSG and buy OTEX. My preference is to own one or the other and trading commissions and taxes are not an issue. Thanks for your reply.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on February 23, 2017
Q: good day to all the team and thanks for your continuous super guidance and advice
If you had to pick one which would be your best choice and which would be the second
thanks in advance
georges
Read Answer Asked by georges on February 22, 2017