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Investment Q&A

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Q: Here are two strategies. I sense that a lot of us are doing 2) but that you would favor 1) am I right? How strongly do you feel about the pros and cons of each.

1) Pick one (or more) of the 5i portfolios and invest your entire nest egg into it. Keep the asset levels in sync with changes you make. Keep doing that for many years no matter what your emotions may tell you.

2) Pick and choose only certain stocks you want to buy looking at the 5i portfolios, also BNN top picks, the "Buy" ratings on your online investment tool, similarly with stocks not in 5i portfolio but that are discussed here in the question section, etc. etc.

P.S. I ask in the context of a basic semi-savvy investor who is no way as knowledgable as any expert, does not have the time or ability to become one, is retired and whose worst-case investment needs are simply to beat inflation over time to preserve purchasing power and deliver an income stream that does not run out before death.
Read Answer Asked by John on November 06, 2017
Q: Hydrogenis has been trending higher of late, although it seems to fall back as fast as it goes up. However this morning it is up over 5%. The only news I can find is that they will announce earnings on Nov. 6th. Would this signify optimism in the earnings report, or could it be that someone knows something we don't? The volume is low. Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by John on November 06, 2017
Q: Well, i feel that you are being a little short on your patience with this company, i own many of the company's in the growth portfolio, and feel that you could easily replace 6 to 8 of them with better growth companies, before you dump ZCL, are we just becoming qrt. to qrt. investors now?
Read Answer Asked by eugene on November 06, 2017
Q: The Tinley Beverage Company Inc, focused on hemp oil-infused beverages and supplements. The Company has the only patent-produced liquid supplement containing certifiable phytoconstituent-rich hemp oil.
I'm thinking of getting some of this stock,
I believe the cannabis industry (for now) will grow over the next few years.
Would you rate TNY a "buy"?
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on November 06, 2017
Q: Congrats on the New Site. Love the New Features and Look.

What are you thoughts on HEMP.V and ABCN

Also, E-Sports seems to be a Big Market. Any potential companies that you like.

Thanks. Have a Good Weekend. Barry.
Read Answer Asked by Barry on November 06, 2017
Q: Hello,

Hello 5i. We hold some Bonavista in our modest energy sector holdings. To sell low after buying near its high (currently underwater by $20k) seems crazy, not to mention embarrassing. Yet, I'm mulling selling before end of year and replacing (probably also in energy?). My objective is a more reliable dividend payer to replace it with and one that should also respond well when the energy sector eventually comes back, as it always has. This change would be in our corporate account; please also advise if I'm right in understanding this loss could be carried forward and/or offset gains sold last year. Your thoughts and advice on these two points will be much appreciated. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on November 06, 2017
Q: Regarding MDNA I would be cautious. I tried to contact them and was unsuccessful. They have various addresses and phone numbers listed on the web in Van, Cal and Toronto of which none seemed viable. I got no e-mail replies. I tried the number listed on SEDAR and got an message but no return call. A man did answer at one number who said he was an investor but then abruptly hung up on me when I began a conversation. At the moment I think its a scam.
Clarence
Read Answer Asked by Clarence on November 06, 2017