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Q: In the past, when asked what the optimal geographic allocation is for the 'typical' Canadian investor with a long time horizon, 5i has variably replied 50/30/20 Cdn/US/Intl and 50/40/10 Cdn/US/Intl. Does this answer change if one considers the Canadian 'dividend-focused' investor, where the dividend tax credit would be a significant consideration? For this type of investor, would a higher allocation to Canadian equities be acceptable/preferable? If so, what would you consider to be a prudent 'upper limit' (percentage-wise) for the Canadian portion of one's total equity exposure? How would you allocate the balance between US and Intl. equities? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on August 27, 2018
Q: My question is prompted by Michael's question about portfolio construction and your answer re mixing balanced and growth portfolios. I imagine I'm not alone in doing the same by following your 'favourite' recommendations in the Q and A column. So I thought I'd share, and ask for your critique re my selection. All in a RRSP, up 16% and then retreating to 10% over the last month.
AMZN, NVDA, SPOT, PHO, CSU, KXS, SHOP, CCL, MG, PBH, GSY, PEO, RHT, TOY, TSGI, and 12% in Mawer Global Small Cap.
Thanks Peter.

Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 27, 2018
Q: I'm currently invested in (and seem to be treading water on) SCHW. Given your confidence in GC, I'm wondering if a switch might be prudent? One concern is that I already own TSGI (Thank you!) and I am wondering if this would be a bit redundant?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on August 27, 2018
Q: Hi 5i team :
reading the analyst's report I noted their reluctancy to get too optimistic about Kevan Gorrie turning around the company for a better value. Their report cited execution risks due to a hot competitive industrial market. Kevan was the CEO of Pure Industrial before blackstone bought it. Is execution risk due to overpaying for land and labour or when buying smaller companies ? or something else ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Alejandro (Alex) on August 27, 2018
Q: Yesterday one of your answers to a question was "We would suggest KXS, TOY and PBH for growth".

Eleven days ago my 29 year old son transferred his tfsa from all cash to 85% etfs (VGG, VEE, ZWB at your suggestion) and to 15% equities (csu, sis, pbh per my suggestion and I was looking for growth with his long term horizon).

Given your growth picks of yesterday, do you think it's worth swapping his csu and sis for kxs and toy?
Read Answer Asked by William on August 27, 2018
Q: Hello,
I would like some names to consider (2 or 3) for the healthcare sector.

I already own GUD in Canada (TFSA). This is for my RRSP so I am looking for a more conservative name.

I know you don't cover the US but would like names from the US or even international for geographic diversification. Also, for personal reasons, I do not want any drug companies (pharma or biotech).

Thanks as always for your help.
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on August 27, 2018
Q: The cash positions of each 5i portfolio are currently:
6.67% - Income Portfolio
8.17% - Balanced Portfolio
10.59% - Growth Portfolio
As an individual investor, one of the factors affecting cash allocation might be cash requirements for living expenses. Could you outline other market factors that an investor should consider when deciding on the cash allocation in a portfolio? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Linda on August 27, 2018
Q: I'm looking to add 6 Canadian stocks to my registered accounts; stocks (and if appropriate ETFs) that display good growth potential and have a bit of a dividend. I'd appreciate your suggestions, in order of preference please. Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on August 27, 2018
Q: I have a question about 995
I have 200 shares of Enf and my understanding is that I will receive 140 shares of Enb. Given that Enb is down significantly today why doesn't it make sense to sell Enf at today's higher price? Do you think enbridge will sweeten the deal fir Enf like they did with spectra?
Read Answer Asked by Maggie on August 27, 2018
Q: Could you name your top 5 'forever' stocks? a Mix of US and CAD would be great. I already own CAD Banks and CSU
Read Answer Asked by Kuldar on August 27, 2018
Q: Please give me your thoughts re Diageo interest in pot stocks. I have done very well on Canopy and currently over 400% increase, however I feel price is too high to buy more. I want to get some more exposure to pot market and am considering Aphria and Aurora. I note that Aurora has more than double the market cap of Aphria and I have heard that Aurora has through many stock only aquisitions is quite highly leveraged, and Aphria with the CEO having a Jameson background is more suited to medical side. Would you suggest buying a smaller position in both or select one? Thanks for your unbiased knowledge.
Cheers,Doug
Read Answer Asked by Doug on August 27, 2018
Q: Hi team,
I know this is a difficult, and perhaps speculative question; but what would be your top couple picks today for a growth stock that is capable and in your view, likely, to replicate the long term stellar performance of a stock such as CSU? I am looking for a long term, steady eddy growth that is capable of over years, producing that (000's of % return that CSU for example has done. Would you consider KXS a junior CSU? Or perhaps something such as pho? Give me your best, educated couple picks. Thanks,
Shane
Read Answer Asked by Shane on August 27, 2018
Q: TD shows ECN’s projected earnings over next four quarters as 25 cents. Originally the preferred shares (ECN.PR.A) were rated Preferred -3 Low but perhaps deserve a higher rating if the common share estimated earnings are correct. Any view on the merit of adding to a small holding of this preferred (for income)?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 27, 2018
Q: I'm currently invested in some "subscription model" Companies such as $APPL, $CRM, $MSFT, $AMZN.
Are there any other companies in Canada or the US that use a "subscription model" that you can recommend?

Thanks,

Valter
Read Answer Asked by Valter on August 27, 2018
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