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Q: Over the last month or two these companies have consistently dragged down my winning days. Your recommendations please.
Thanks so much.
Alex
Read Answer Asked by Alex on July 20, 2017
Q: Hi 5i Team:
What are 5 pure Canadian growth companies that you will recommend for TFSA. Risk is not a factor. No need for dividends. 3 to 5 year horizon. Plan to add future contributions to this list in the next few years. Of course I will be reading your reports to see if there are any sudden changes in these companies and adjust accordingly.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on July 18, 2017
Q: I have A&W, CGX, and BPF.un in my consumer discretionary. I've been thinking of switching out A & W for TOY or DOL for diversification. Does this seem like a reasonable approach for a conservative retiree? Which would be the more stable choice for one in my position, or do you have another suggestion? Thank you so much for your continued help and advice. (CGX has done very well for me)
Read Answer Asked by M.S. on July 17, 2017
Q: Hi team
I have a half position on the above except for ZCL which I sold it earlier for a small gain, which one of the above would you add on to the postion from my cash ? Thanks
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 14, 2017
Q: My portfolio is somewhat light on consumer discretionary companies and I see that you favour this sector at the present time. Could you please explain your current support for the sector and suggest a few Canadian and American companies that you believe are fair value with solid growth prospects for the future. As always, I thank you for your appreciated opinions.
Read Answer Asked by Les on July 07, 2017
Q: Hi - With the recent pullback in many stocks, have any of your favourites dipped in price enough that you would be advising clients to hop on board. Totally understand that this is just guessing but hoping that a few jump out at you. No need to consider KYC factors in your response. Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Doug on July 04, 2017
Q: Hi Guys,

Inside my portfolio, my consumer cyclical weighting is over 20%, please rate best to worst;
GIL, MG, BYD.UN, TOY, AYA, CCL & NFI and on the U.S.A. side we have GPC, DIS & HD.
I would like to lower the % to 15%.
thanks,

Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on June 26, 2017
Q: Hi Guys,

I am thinking about adding to my position in Spin Master. Stock is is dropping a little, with slightly higher volume/erratic trading. I agree with Ryan's comments on the digitization of toys, and they have some valuable brands making good traction, etc. Can you comment on the trading, the stock dropping, you outlook for a target price, etc. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by william on June 12, 2017
Q: Hi Peter,

Great job on BNN yesterday !! In addition to your Top 3 Picks (I already own), could you please give several additional picks which are good buys at this time.

Thanks !

Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on June 07, 2017
Q: 2 question : So bomber has bounced a bit so time for me to suck it up and sell at a 30% loss. Sell now or hold off a few more days to see if it has some legs.

Once I sell BBD.b what full position of the balanced equity portfolio would you buy right now: ccl, gud, nfi, sis, sj, syz, t or toy? Currently rebalancing my CAD equity portfolio to loosely match your portfolio and those above fill gaps in my allocation. Open to off the list suggestions but already overweigh or OK in financials, energy and tech.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on June 05, 2017
Q: Hi 5i, what are your top 5 small or mid-cap dividend growth stocks? Also, please provide a few companies that you believe may be initiating a dividend in the near future. Thanks Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 29, 2017
Q: Can you rank the stocks best to worst in your opinion. These are the stock s that are in my Consumer Cyclical (Discretionary) sector. 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 15, 2017
Q: Can you please comment on the earnings of SIS,TOY,ECN and KWH.un with regard to expectations and your opinions moving forward.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Marty on May 12, 2017
Q: Hi, Could you please share quarterly estimates for KWH.un (AFCFO per share and EBITDA) and Revenue, Adj EBITDA and Adj EPS for ECI,TOY and BYD.un. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on May 10, 2017
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: Hi, are there consensus numbers for Spin Master earnings next week? I'm curious to see if the consensus numbers are lower for the Q1 to reflect a likely higher-than-normal return rate, which as you said before would likely show up in Q1. Or do you think everyone is just looking past this now with the recent positive new product and corporate announcements. My guess is that they will show a double amount of return rate (I was interested to see that if you look at their past financials, there is usually about 5% or so allocated to this anyways, so just a fact of life for electronic toys I think), which will have a measurable impact on the Q earnings but not a large impact.
Read Answer Asked by Kel on May 04, 2017