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• Balanced Equity Portfolio (BEPORT)
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Q: Hi, I understand the balanced portfolio consists of Canadian companies but with their international exposure would a certain percentage of the portfolio be considered international? I ask from a global diversification perspective.
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Brent

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• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: Hi, is the link for Peter's small cap power appearance available ?

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Karim

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• CSRA Inc. (CSRA)
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Q: CSRA has apparently been awarded a multi billion dollar govt contract. This would be pretty significant to a 5b dollar company wouldn't it? What are your thoughts?

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Q: Hi 5i, AT has dropped to 52 week low, is it a buy? Thank you

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• CAE Inc. (CAE)
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Q: Lost a 450 million army contract today. Looks like favortism towards US company. Thoughts Please?

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Read Answer Asked by blake on September 14, 2017

• Kinaxis Inc. (KXS)
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Q: Good Morning
KXS seems to be recovering lately. Could you comment on the "contractual breach" that caused the decline. Did KXS actually lose the customer and revenue and if so, why.
Also, could you comment on the insider selling and the insiders stake in the company

Thank You

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Read Answer Asked by Clarence on September 14, 2017

• Surge Energy Inc. (SGY)
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Q: with oil on a move, I would like to buy sgy..do you like it. donald.

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Read Answer Asked by donald on September 14, 2017

• Quadron Cannatech Corporation (QCC)
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Q: Anything new to discuss regarding QCC? And I'm curious about your opinion regarding the 2018 summer expected announcement regarding legalizing marijuana.

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Read Answer Asked by Gord on September 14, 2017

• Garibaldi Resources Corp. (GGI)
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Q: I have a question about Garibaldi Resources, what are your thoughts about it.
Thanks..

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on September 14, 2017

• Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (CUF.UN)
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• CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd. (CWX)
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Q: I am considering these two companies for the income portion of my portfolio. What would you consider the better pick of these two high yielders (or do you have a better suggestion)?

Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Kurt W on September 14, 2017

• Grande West Transportation Group Inc. (BUS)
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Q: Good morning: I have done quite well with BUS over the past year yet after the last earnings report, e shares have dipped. My thinking is that with the huge order backlog of ~$100 Million, a manufacturing assembly contractor in the USA, it being a potential takeout candidate, I should continue to hold. Would you have an opinion? (I also have a half position in NFI.) Thanks for your excellent advisories.

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Read Answer Asked by Martin on September 14, 2017

• Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (AX.UN)
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• Crius Energy Trust (KWH.UN)
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Q: I bought AX.UN for income and growth, and while the 8% dividend remains attractive I am concerned about growth in this space. I'm thinking of trading for KWH.UN for same payout but possible greater growth potential. I would appreciate your thoughts on this action.
Thanks as always fro the great service
GUY R

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Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on September 14, 2017

• Uni-Select Inc. (UNS)
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Q: Hi there
I have followed UNS stock price for many years and like the company but it was always a bit expensive. I see it is hitting 52 week lows. Wonder why this is and whether it is a buying opportunity. Do you like it long term?

Stuart

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• PPL Corporation (PPL)
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• Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)
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• Enbridge Inc. (ENB)
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• TC Energy Corporation (TRP)
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• Husky Energy Inc. (HSE)
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• Raging River Exploration Inc. (RRX)
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• Whitecap Resources Inc. (WCP)
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Q: energy.
which 7 names in the energy sector would you recommenced should the sector begin to recover. ( oil $55 ish ) NG $3.50 ish
criteria :
leverage
reasonable balance sheet
good management
good future prospects .

Would you agree that; there might be a strong spring like bounce as many will buy, who are waiting for a recovery and have no or a very small position.
thanks
Yossi

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Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on September 14, 2017

• NAPEC Inc. (NPC)
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Q: NPC has been pretty quiet for some time. What do you think the mid-term prospects are for this company? is it a buy, sell or hold at this time?

Thanks for your help.

Dennis

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Read Answer Asked by Dennis on September 14, 2017

• Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)
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Q: Good morning from the West Coast.
What is your opinion of this stock as a long term hold in an income portfolio ?
Thanks
Rick

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 14, 2017

• Canadian Western Bank (CWB)
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Q: Hello 5I,
with the recent move in CWB what is your opinion on long term value and why?

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Read Answer Asked by ANDREW on September 14, 2017

• Trimble Inc. (TRMB)
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Q: Trimble Inc. TRMB
Could you give me an opinion this US company. Things like cash flow, balance sheet, debt, % of insider ownership and whatever else you think might be important.
Thankyou
Bob

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• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: Reference to important note to John Sept.11 (misc) stating that US stocks in a Cdn ETF will pay the 15% with holding tax (even in a RRSP)) and is not recoverable.

So if I want to own an unhedged SP 500 ETF in my RRSP I should buy one that is listed on an American stock exchange to avoid the non recoverable 15% tax ? Thanks

Derek

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Read Answer Asked by Derek on September 14, 2017

• Horizons Active Floating Rate Preferred Share ETF (HFP)
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• Global X Active Preferred Share ETF (HPR)
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Q: hello 5i:
could you detail the differences between HFP and HPR, please, and what type of interest rate environment would be optimum for each? Would holding BOTH be a strategy and is it necessary?
And, could you include backtest results as to what could be expected in the case of an extreme drawdown?
thanks
Paul L

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 14, 2017