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Q: Hi guys. I really enjoy your service and have done well in my investments since joining. I was wondering if there is anything behind the recent weakness in Loblaw that you are aware of? This right now is the worst performing stock in my portfolio. Is this still good for a 2 year hold? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by John on November 14, 2016
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: Hi I see all 3 pulled back today (Wed) , could you clarify the reason
and which do you like best

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on November 03, 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: According to the RBC Direct Investing data base MRU has a lower p/e, higher roe, lower debt to capital, higher net profit ratio, larger sales growth and a better 3 year stock performance { 50% vs 100% }. Why do you favor L so much? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 26, 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: I hold a small position in L currently up 53% and am in a position to double it or add ATD.B to my well diversified portfolio. My focus is dividends with some growth. What is your recommendation at this time?

Thank you for your valued opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on May 30, 2016
Q: I'm looking for Canadian consumer stocks. Any suggestions?
Read Answer Asked by Harry on May 09, 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
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