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Q: Hi Everybody. Just have a question about the US dollar. We currently hold about 35% of our RRSP's in US dollars. Our dollar is currently doing rather well against the green back. I know this is a little out of your expertise but we have some cash on hand. We are fairly well balanced in our TFSA and cash account. We prefer to hold US in our RRSP. Do you think the time is right to increase our US dollar holdings even if it's just cash.
Read Answer Asked by jeffrey on February 01, 2018
Q: Because I cannot contribute new funds to my LIRA, I have a number of high-yield stocks to generate income that can be reinvested in growth. Full position in PDC for diversification and smoothing effect, half position in everything else. How safe are these utility and REITs dividends with 7-9.5 % yields? Alternative suggestions for 10 year plus strategy? (Please deduct as many credits as required)
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 01, 2018
Q: Hi 5i Crew,

I am considering a entry position in CGI Group. I like the sector for future growth and am a believer that "buying at all time high" is a good strategy. My reservation is that it does not generate a dividend. I think if it did, 5i would be more favorable to the company (as I believe you are strong supporters of dividend stocks - for many good reasons). Question. Do you think CGI would consider initiating a dividend in the near term ?
Read Answer Asked by Jim on February 01, 2018
Q: On a business new channel I heard a comment about Utilities NOT being as "safe" an investment as we are generally lead to believe. I didn't quite catch if "safe" was referring to the stock price or the under laying business. You would think the safety of the under laying business would be based on expansion and price they can charge for their product. In terms of the proverbial "Utilities are safe defensive plays" would the stock brokers be referring to share price or the business model?
Read Answer Asked by Phil on February 01, 2018
Q: Hi 5i,
For an RSP focused on growth, which two would you pick for cybersecurity exposure? Or would you pick something else (other than an ETF)?
TIA
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on February 01, 2018