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• iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF (XDIV)
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Q: Hello 5i Team,

My question is regarding the iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend ETF. It hasn’t been around for very long and with less than 2 dozen holdings, it’s a rather concentrated fund. What do you think of MSCI’s quality screen? Would this be an appropriate core holding in a Canadian income portfolio?

Additionally, for funds with short histories such as XDIV, how much consideration would you give to the calculated historical performance of the underlying index published by companies such as MSCI, WisdomTree, etc. Are they a reliable tool in evaluating new funds?

Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Olivier on April 26, 2018

• WELL Health Technologies Corp. (WELL)
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Q: Whats your view for this microcap for upward potential in light of a 7.3M private placement by L Ka-shing, I assume for expansion by acquisitions.

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Read Answer Asked by Henry on April 26, 2018

• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
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• Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (VUN)
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Q: I guess I didnt make myself clear on an earlier question. I am looking for a US ETF that I can buy with canadian dollars, but unhedged. Preferably in the broad market, Technology, Financial and Health or a combination of all. I do not have a US account with my online brokerage.
Thanks again your service is supurb!

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Read Answer Asked by Shirley on April 26, 2018

• Trevali Mining Corporation (TV)
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Q: Is TV a buy at these levels or should we wait?

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Read Answer Asked by George on April 26, 2018

• Enbridge Inc. (ENB)
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Q: I see that you recommend holding onto Enbridge preferred shares. Do you recommend the same for common shares? Im down about $2 on them right now, but have many years to sit on it and collect using the DRIP.

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Read Answer Asked by david on April 26, 2018

• Waste Connections Inc. (WCN)
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Q: Follow up to my previous question...

You mentioned WCN has more economic sensitivity than people think.

Does that mean economic sensitivity as a positive (example, business will improve as the economy improves; or economic sensitivity as a negative cuz rising interest rates will hurt WCN's balance sheet?

Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by john on April 26, 2018

• Leon's Furniture Limited (LNF)
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Q: Needless to say, as a shareholder since the 1980's, I was less than pleased to see the LEON family trust battles as front page news in Saturday's Fin Post. I suppose this sort of issue was inevitable, but it should really have no effect on day to day operations, correct? It's a "quiet" stock to begin with and now I know why the share price has been languishing, but it just enhances my DRIP's.

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Read Answer Asked by Daniel on April 26, 2018

• Viemed Healthcare Inc. (VMD)
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Q: I've read that tjis conpany is significantly undervalued and it's shares have the potential to double in value by the end of the year. What are your thoughts?

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Read Answer Asked by Grant on April 26, 2018

• Stars Group Inc. (The) (TSGI)
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Q: It asppears there is a lot of profit taking going on. Going forward do you
expect to see TSGI form a new base around the $39-$41 level ?

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Read Answer Asked by Frank on April 26, 2018

• Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN)
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Q: Hi Ryan I hold a full position in bep on the us side of my cash account as I need us income.
This stock has been hitting 12 month lows daily .
My question is we’re do you see support for this stock and what catalyst would reverse this downward spiral .
Kind regards
Stan

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Read Answer Asked by Stan on April 26, 2018

Q: Hi All everyone at 5i!
If you were to pick a source of good business and stock information available to the retail investor, what would it be ( besides 5i of course)! Cheers, Tamara

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Read Answer Asked by Tamara on April 26, 2018

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: what do you think of david rosenbergs column in todays globe, why this rise in interest rates has me very concerned.
personally i think he is far more correct than wrong.
and please do not answer with for every viewpoint there is an opposing view.
rosenberg backs up his article with facts. dave

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Read Answer Asked by david on April 26, 2018

• Black Box Corporation (BBOX)
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Q: Could you please give me your opinion on this stock. New CEO and a past pick by Benj Gallander. Thank you for you analysis.

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Read Answer Asked by Ian on April 26, 2018

• Enbridge Inc. (ENB)
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• Crius Energy Trust (KWH.UN)
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Q: I currently own kwh in rrsp,Thinking i should trade for enb on a risk reward basis considering div. on enb is north of 7% now. Thoughts on both cos.?will both sink in a rising rate enviroment. Thanks in advance, Mike

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Read Answer Asked by michael on April 26, 2018

Q: Is ABT a buy at these levels?

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Read Answer Asked by George on April 26, 2018

• Enbridge Inc. (ENB)
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Q: You are still holding ENB even though the stock has declined over 20%. At what level would you be selling at this point considering interests rates will be rising which should add pressure to the stock?

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Read Answer Asked by George on April 26, 2018

• Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GC)
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Q: Is GC in the running for the management of the Niagara casinos?

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 26, 2018

• Xebec Adsorption Inc. (XBC)
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Q: Can you shed any light on why they were down almost 12% today ?

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Read Answer Asked by BOYD on April 26, 2018

• Block Inc. Class A (SQ)
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Q: Good Morning Team,

Is it wise to go overweight on Square at these levels given its potential and upcoming earning report? Why or Why not?

Thank you for your continued support!

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Read Answer Asked by Saeed on April 26, 2018

• Maxar Technologies Inc. (MAXR)
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Q: THERE are reports on MTY, PRI.UN , MAXR , my question is how come they are not included in either portfolios (balanced, geowth and income ) WHAT i am doing wrong , something i don`t understand , thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Donald on April 25, 2018