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Q: Managing my wife's RRSP. She is 30 years old, but a somewhat conservative investor. I have a position in TD, SLF, NFI after recent pullback ($38), SJ ($42) and BEI ($50). I am looking for another stock to add. With limited funds, it is hard to diversify across all sectors. What stock would you suggest?

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on November 11, 2016
Q: Greetings Peter et all,
I am in need of your astute assistance.
Scenario:
A 58 year old with failing health. (10-15 years?)
With approx 600K to deploy...I require approx 4K tax free from dividend and stock appreciation to maintain a life.
Need appropriately safe investments to achieve above.

Small, safe, manageable, tax friendly.

Two example vehicles would be very much appreciated thank-you

Be well my friends
Read Answer Asked by Alex on November 09, 2016
Q: I am looking to by Loblaw in my SDRSP and DBOX in my TFSA. I'm wondering whether I should purchase tomorrow or wait until after the election as I understand markets usually decline after a US election. Also, WRT DBOX should I invest in ZCL in the meantime and wait on DBO? It seems DBO has remained stagnant for a while. Does it need some positive news to move?

Read Answer Asked by Grant on November 08, 2016
Q: I am somewhat concerned about the negative momentum for the last couple of months. I understand there are concerns about food cost deflation and perhaps the ongoing price competition investigation. I also know that you like Loblaw because of the Shoppers earnings growth potential. Should I continue to hold or should I sell. I purchased at $72.00 today down to $66.00. Is there more downside to the stock going forward or do you see this as just a temporary set back and perhaps cycle rotation? Besides Loblaw, I own Premium Brands in the same sector and have done very well with it.

Thanks for your help.
Joseph
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on October 24, 2016
Q: In view of the effect on the market of the unknowns coming up in the next few months - with US election and its aftermath, and good possibility of US bankrate going up in Dec. I am thinking of going defensive. I have quite a few of the stocks listed in both your Balanced and Income portfolios, could you please list for me which of these stocks you would designate as best 'defensive' - (whatever that means). Thanks again, always look forward to hearing your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on September 26, 2016
Q: Hello Peter and 5i team,
Our sector percentage in the consumer staples space is a low weighting , having only ATD.B. We would like to add one small cap and one large cap. In the small cap space we like PBH. Is it a good time to enter this sector now and what is your favourite large cap?
thank you as always for your opinion.
Read Answer Asked by john on September 06, 2016
Q: Hi, 5i.

What are your top picks for consumer staples at this time?

Thank you,
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 25, 2016
Q: I am thinking of switching my holdings in Canadian Tire and buying Loblaws with the proceeds. Just seems to me that the retail space is inherently more risky than food and drugs and I think the Shoppers Drug/Loblaws tie in has a lot of synergy potential. CTC has been a strong performer for years so it comes done to valuations and growth potential. How do the two compare on valuation metrics and would you favour one over the other, assuming long term holds for each and total growth (dividends and gains) the ultimate goal.

Appreciate for the insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 03, 2016