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Q: I have the following stocks in an non-registered account with curent weightings between 2.5% and 3.5% : TD, WSP, CSU, TOY and PBH. I would like to deploy a 2% cash.
Which one of the following now would be best to add for a full position or would you suggest another company? I was also thinking of starting a new half-position with NFI...

Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Julien on November 09, 2017
Q: Hi Peter and 5i team,
we would like to add a new name to our grandson's [age 4] RESP. In your opinion , what would be a good addition.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by john on November 07, 2017
Q: Hi David,
I'm looking to add three positions to my business passive account -- i'm up 15% year to date.
I have equal weight in each stock and am looking to add more diversity. A combination of income and growth US or Canadian -- minimum $1 billion market cap.

What would you recommend here.
Thanks,
Raymond
Read Answer Asked by raymond on November 07, 2017
Q: This was my question and the answer I promptly received yesterday. The answer was spot on but I have full positions in both SIS and GSY. I have sold my KPT today. Do you have a third name that might be suitable to replace it?

Thanks Heaps
Question:
I am trying to break my need to hold on to my losers. I have held KPT for 4 years with nothing to show other than the dividend. I like the dividends but I don't have need of them at this time and I want something with some growth too. Should I give it up? If so any suggestions for a replacement? Thank you

Answer:
KPT really has not created much value, and the stock was higher in 2013 than it is today. For income we would consider it 'so so' and certainly think there are better options out there. We prefer dividend growth, and the dividend has not changed in five years.

We would consider SIS and/or GSY for a nice combination of growth and dividend growth.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on November 01, 2017
Q: For a 40 year old, starting to save for retirement. Currently have in an RRSP these stocks: TOY, ATD.B SIS and TD. Now have room for two more holdings. Can you suggest 2 or 3 please?
Read Answer Asked by Elliott on October 30, 2017
Q: Hi Peter and team
I need cash from our LIF/RIF accounts and need to decide which stocks to pare. Considering future growth, should I sell equal amounts from ENGH / GIB'A or sell only one , and MG / PBH for another account? Appreciate your help.
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on October 27, 2017
Q: I currently own half positions in the above companies I am considering selling cxi and taking a full position in toy Would you agree with this strategy or would you recommend an alternate strategy these holdings are in my TFSA

Thks
Marcel
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on October 27, 2017
Q: Hello 5i. I have a sizeable gain in this company and wondering if I should take some profits or keep accumulating it. (as you say averaging up is a good thing!)The investment thesis still seems sound but can I get your assessment on pbh. What is it's projected annual growth rate for the next few yrs? debt load? What valuation do you give it? Are there any red flags?
thanks!
Read Answer Asked by pietro on October 26, 2017
Q: Have held both KEY & PPL for 5+ years & enjoyed substantial gains & excellent dividends from both. However, major changes have taken place in this sector and I have decided to move on. In our principal Cash acct we hold KWH.UN, DRG.UN, WSP, PKI, LNR, RY, WPK, SIS, & CHW - all dividend paying. Would appreciate your suggestions for 2 or 3 CDN. replacements. My RIFF investments cover USA, Asia & Europe. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 25, 2017
Q: Sector Rec Now
Csmr Staples 10 8.4 (LIQ ECI PBH)
Csmr Discret 10 17.8 (GSY NFI ZZZ TOY FRII)
REITs 05 2.8 (BAM.A)
Technology 15 15.3
Financial 15 11.8 (TD NA AGF.B TSU)
Utilities 10 7.1 (FTS KWH.UN)
Industrial 10 12.0
Health 05 5.0
Energy 10 6.8 (PKI ZCL)
Basic Mtrl 05 6.7
Telco 05 0.0
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ETFs (VE VEE VGG) 6.0

Examined my portfolio in relation to recommended Sector weightings. Need to trim back Consumer Discretionary. I like them all; they have done well, except for FRII. I’d like to increase the holdings for Staples, REITs, Util, Energy and Telco. Could you please suggest an equity I might add for each of these five categories? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by RANDALL on October 23, 2017
Q: Hi. I have a overweight position in BCE which I have a 3% profit plus dividends over the last year. I'm looking to sell half the position to try to get a bit more growth in the next year, while still maintaining a good dividend. Can you suggest a couple names in a sector with a bit more momentum. I already have a lot of financials. Was thinking Chartwell?
Read Answer Asked by Jamie on October 19, 2017
Q: PBH has consistently been one of your top 3 growth stock recommendations lately. Based on your recommendation, I am keen to initiate a position. However, every time I look at the stock chart it seems like it may be over-valued. When PBH Revenue and gross profit increase 25% year over year, but the stock price increase 55%, doesn't this indicate that PBH is over-valued? If PBH P/E is currently 36, isn't this trading at a premium to it's average P/E and there's more downside risk that it will return to trading fair value?
How do you calculate PBH as being one of the best valued stocks today?
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on October 17, 2017
Q: My partner has $25k to invest in a new TFSA. Was thinking that 5 stocks of $5k each might be a good initial starting point. Do you agree? And could you make suggestions of stocks to add based on a moderately to aggressive approach. Her other investments inside a RRSP are primarily mutual funds or ETF based. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by John on October 17, 2017
Q: I am in my late 30's, and I have a long-term time horizon. However, I find myself gravitating towards stocks with stable businesses that pay dividends. I currently own BEP.un, NWH.un, CSH.un, and SLF.
For a long-term, yet somewhat conservative investor, what are some companies that I should consider adding to my portfolio? Thanks in advance!
Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on October 17, 2017
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