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Q: I hold these companies at about a 20% weighting in my growth portfolio but only 5% overall weighting. Should I have equal weights of all three, or would you favor a different balance for 2017? Is there be a catalyst I should be watching for where I would lighten up on one or another (eg:interest rate hikes etc)? Your best strategy for next year or so please???
Read Answer Asked by Randy on December 29, 2016
Q: I am helping my son with his self directed RRSP and he has TD but would like to add another financial stock so which of the 3 listed would you suggest or is there a different one you would suggest? He is 31 years so has lots of time for investing.
Read Answer Asked on December 20, 2016
Q: I am a retired income/growth investor, have sold some PKI (made over a double) and looking to reinvest in a similar growth/income stock. Would you have a preference between FSZ or EXE, they both pay about 5% and seem to have good prospects. If you have another preference I am all ears. Thanks,
John
Read Answer Asked by John on October 28, 2016
Q: Hello 5i
With National Bank having ownership stake in Fiera Capital and National taking action to reduce costs and bolster capital, what are your thoughts on National exiting Fiera Capital?
Clearly if this did come to pass, a stock overhang and likely downward pressure on FSZ would develop yes?

The chart(FSZ 1yr) shows signs the stock price could break down as easily as up and the 3 yr shows FSZ in a long downtrend.

Would you be entering here($12.06 Pre-open today) and if yes, with what expectation and holding period?

Thanks
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on October 28, 2016
Q: Hello, This question comes from your comments to Joel regarding BDI. I am holding DCI pending the completion of the sale and wonder if BDI would be a decent choice for income and future growth. I am thinking of selling now and making the switch. I would appreciate your thoughts, pro and con as well as alternates I could consider. My portfolio is well diversified so not a consideration for this change.
Thanks for the advice and input.
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 25, 2016
Q: Hello 5i
FSZ has been marking time since its run up earlier this year.
Do you feel this is a good "value like" entry point?

In light of the recent acquisition, have you heard or is there indication of how the purchase will be funded.......a share issue expected?


Looking to purchase for excellent dividend and 3 to 5 year growth prospects, 3% wieght in a conservative / diversified portfolio.

Thanks
DAve
Read Answer Asked by David on October 24, 2016
Q: I own shares of this company in my tfsa and looking at replacing it with another stock that has more growth potential.. What are your top three in this category. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Loretta on September 19, 2016
Q: I was wondering if your response to Eugene this morning regarding CI Financial would also apply verbatim to FSZ? I work in the financial services industry and I share your concerns for growth in these companies. The dividend is great and I assume reasonable secure but do you hold much hope of the stock price ever rising? The share price is about where is was 2 years ago.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 08, 2016
Q: My wife and I each have 15000 in contribution room for our TFSAs. Thus far we have chosen more aggressive growth companies (such as KXS,GUD,SIS,NFI among others) based on your excellent recommendations. Can you suggest a few companies with potential growth but with a bit more size/stability than our existing choices. For example, we have considered FTS but are not sure if its growth profile is an appropriate fit for a TFSA. Thank you for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on August 26, 2016
Q: I own these 2 stocks in equal amounts in my TFSA which equate to 6% of my total portfolio-the rest in RSP which comprises of mainly banks, utilities ,REITs and infrastructure stocks along with AD,SPB,VSN,WEF and PKI. Am looking for a dividend paying small cap stock with 4% yield with growth prospects to add to TFSA. Any ideas? Thanks
Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on August 26, 2016
Q: It seems that every time Home Capital starts to move up a little there's another short attack to push it back down. I know you rate it quite highly, but is there really a future upside? I've held it for 2 or 3 years now, and am getting tired of waiting.

Is it better to replace it with another name? I already own FSZ, BNS and TD in financials. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on August 24, 2016
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