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Q: Hi 5i team,

I am trying to save to retire early or if the doesnt happen then just have much more saved when I do. I know I should max both TFSA for my wife and I, but how much %-wise should I put in a registered vs a non-registered? I'm stilll 14 years away from my ideal retirement date and about 24 from my latest. Right now I have about 30% of my total saving in a non-registered account, and have yet to max out my wifes RRSP but should I just put it all in a registered account then use just the TFSA for liquidity? I'm sorry if the question is not quite within the purpose of 5i, but I do value you guy' opinion highly.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on July 13, 2017
Q: I am retired and consider safety and a high dividend yield with growth potential important.

I am a fan of the Brookfield companies and hold both BEP.UN and BIP.UN

My concern with BEP.UN is that RBC estimates its 2017 ACFFO payout ratio at 109% and may stay elevated for several years. It believes it to be fully valued and its share price is above target price.

I know you like this stock but should I be concerned? Thanks

DEREK
Read Answer Asked by Derek on July 13, 2017
Q: Where can I find past model portfolio updates? I am a new member and would like to review the historical trades in the portfolios along with a brief description but I can't find anywhere that has past trades unless I open up every monthly report.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on July 13, 2017
Q: I currently have about 5%- 7% of my portfolio in materials - SJ and MX specifically. If you accept the thesis that worldwide economic growth is improving would it be wise to also have some metals representation in my holdings or would you expect all materials to grow at the same time - i.e. a rising tide lifts all ships. I was thinking of Teck.B for this purpose if you think it is warranted. I do realize that 3 stocks are usually better than two for diversification but I only want to add (or switch) if you think I would be missing out on an important sector.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 13, 2017
Q: Hi, with the rise in interest rates, I was expecting to see a bit more of a bounce in SLF and MFC. Currently, I have a 1% position at a much lower entry price on SLF, and about a 4.5% position in MFC. Would adding more SLF here for a longer term hold now that rates have moved up here make sense? The entire portfolio is pretty well diversified and I have time on my side.
Read Answer Asked by S on July 13, 2017
Q: Please suggest some names in the industrial metal space (copper, aluminum and zinc) given that we are seeing a pull back in the $US and bottoming of the Bloomberg Commodity Index - Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Aubrey on July 13, 2017
Q: On June 28 you answered a question for me about using market/limit orders and suggested that I should use them for illiquid stocks. I was wondering if you could provide a concrete example of what you would do as I am having trouble understanding how best to buy/sell in these situations. If, for example, a stock had a bid of $34.61 and an ask of $34.90, at what prices might you submit for either a sell or a buy of that stock?

Thanks for your help.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 13, 2017
Q: First of all thank you for putting the "sectors" beside the names in your portfolios - that is much appreciated.

Could you please list the "utility" companies you like best in order or preference and could you state if it is "large" company or a "small" company.
Thank you
Margaret
Read Answer Asked by Margaret on July 13, 2017
Q: I have an average price on BMY shares of $69 having bought near peak price...when the recommendations by other analysts ( not 5i) were extremely positive. After, the company missed expectations with a drug and the downfall began. Now, I am wondering, what factors would you consider in making the decision whether to exit this losing trade and put the $$ into an alternate pharm company such as GUD or an ETF such as some you have recently mentioned IHI.
Read Answer Asked by Joanne on July 13, 2017
Q: I am interested in adding to my technology holdings and am considering CGI or Open Text. CGI seems a little less volatile but Open Text pays a dividend. Do you have a preference for one over the other at this time. Perhaps there is a different Company that you would prefer to either of these. I also wanted to ask if you had a preference for buying in Canada or the US?

Thank you as always.

Don Schurman
Read Answer Asked by Donald on July 13, 2017
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