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Q: Jerome Haas mentioned that manufacturing of the buses is in China. Checking their website I find claims that they are Buy America compliant as well as having Atlanta GA in brackets after one such claim. They don't say specifically where manufacturing takes place but do list a global Chinese company as their manufacturing partner.

Can you clarify where buses are actually built, and how they can be buy America compliant if they are built in Chinna.
If built in China and buy America compliant, are they using a "loophole" which leaves them exposed to changes.
Read Answer Asked by Bryon on July 14, 2017
Q: As a recent subscriber and investor, I note that several stocks that I own have the option of DRIP. My portfolio is large enough that the quarterly dividends allow for a substantial purchase of new or existing additions to stocks, like CAE or Boyd. As the cost of buying the stocks is not overly impactful to the purchase, is foregoing the drip, and the 5% discount, advisable, in order to allow a choice in selecting stock picks?

Thanks. KC
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on July 14, 2017
Q: Hi team
I have a half position on the above except for ZCL which I sold it earlier for a small gain, which one of the above would you add on to the postion from my cash ? Thanks
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 14, 2017
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
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