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• ECN Capital Corp. (ECN)
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Q: Why did you not add more to ECN as this is now a very small position of your holdings your growth portfolio?

Thanks
D

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• High Arctic Energy Services Inc. (HWO)
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Q: Referencing Greg's question about oil services stocks, you recommended HWO. Is a report forthcoming, and if so, approximately when?
Thanks, and Merry Christmas!
Paul King

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Q: Peter; With respect to Peters question on the Mawer Funds I noticed today in my BMO Investorline the dividends being credited to my accounts. Rod

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Read Answer Asked by Rodney on December 22, 2016

• Enercare Inc. (ECI)
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Q: Hi Peter and Team!!! A Merry Christmas to you all!!! A quick question, it is my impression that ABT and ECI pay out more dividends than they take in in earnings. Is this correct? And if so is it a problem and may the dividends be possibly cut? Cheers, Tamara

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Read Answer Asked by Tamara on December 21, 2016

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Q: have you any opinion on the upcoming IPO....I realize it is quite difficult when one doesn't know the price but if you can comment on company's growth prospect it would be appreciated...and if possible what pricing level would tweek your interest in participating in the IPO...please and thank you...

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Read Answer Asked by Cam on December 21, 2016

• Tahoe Resources Inc. (THO)
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Q: Hi 5i - what do you think of Tahoe Resources going forward? I see it had a 220 million dollar unusual expense last year that hurt it's numbers. Do you know what that was for?
Thanks and Merry Christmas to the 5i team!

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Read Answer Asked by Rick on December 21, 2016

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Q: Greetings

First, Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all the staff at 5i.

In the last couple of days I have noticed that my Mawer 104 & Mawer 105 have dropped significantly. The overall markets, at least in Canada and the US, have been healthy.

Can you help me understand why this is occurring?

Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 21, 2016

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Q: My question is about year end taxes for capital gains or losses. If I sell a stock on say Dec 28, is it considered a gain/loss for the 2016 tax year or 2017 tax year? The "settlement date" always appears to be three trading days after the sale date. I am guessing the "settlement date" is the date that is used for tax gains/losses - is that correct? Is there a specific date in 2016 when the gains/losses are considered to be in 2017 - Dec 28?

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Read Answer Asked by David on December 21, 2016

• Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN)
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Q: I know you like BEP.UN but have heard some criticism about lack of transparency in reporting - what they actually own-etc. Is this a legitimate concern and what would be your second choice in the renewable power field?
Thanks Jim

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Read Answer Asked by jim on December 21, 2016

• International Wastewater Solutions (IWS)
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Q: iws obviously has a long way to go and I don't need a recomendation just some thoughts ..thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Cliff on December 21, 2016

• Financial 15 Split Corp. Class A Shares (FTN)
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Q: Seasons Greetings! Can you tell me the next Earnings Date for FTN? Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Ken on December 21, 2016

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Q: I heard on BNN that one way to find out if stocks are overbought is to look if 80% of companies in an exchange are trading above 50 day moving average. I would appreciate if you can provide your thoughts about this and if it does work, where can I find this information.
Thanks and have happy holidays.

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Read Answer Asked by Harpinder on December 21, 2016

• Shaw Communications Inc. Class B Non-voting Shares (SJR.B)
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• Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (INE)
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• Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI)
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• NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (NWH.UN)
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Q: Greetings 5i team: Could you please comment on the above stocks with respect to their current versus historical valuations? I guess I am trying to gauge the extent(if at all)their share price is being "propped up" by their yield. I think I know the sectors that are considered most vulnerable to interest rate increases, but do any companies jump to mind that could be more negatively affected than their peers, particularly if rates rose faster than the market anticipates or for the wrong reasons, i.e. inflation versus economic growth? Thank you and best wishes,

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on December 21, 2016

• Chorus Aviation Inc. Voting and Variable Voting Shares (CHR)
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Q: What's your assessment of this $200 million that Fairfax invests in CHR? Do you see that as opening a new and broader chapter for CHR's growth and expansion of its business?

Kindly share your insight, much appreciated.

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Read Answer Asked by Victor on December 21, 2016

• Apple Inc. (AAPL)
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• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)
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• Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
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Q: Hello 5i and we wish all the best in the holidays for you.
We plan to buy a tech stock. We are retired and conservative, although with a certain percentage of some safer growth stocks.

We are impressed that Warren Buffett ventured into the tech field by buying Apple and wonder whether we should follow suit.

But we are also looking at Google and are wondering whether it may have a better future.

We would appreciate your thoughts on which one you think might be the best buy right now.
thanks

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Read Answer Asked by joseph on December 21, 2016

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Q: Hi guys,

My wife is finally getting around to diversifying her portfolio and still has to high a weighting at 18.9% in Energy. Her holdings are CPG 4.89%, SPE 3.89%, TOU 2.78%, and WCP 7.34%. She also has 11.01% of her portfolio in PPL.

What do you think she should hold, trim or modify?

Thanks and Happy Holidays

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 21, 2016

• Decisive Dividend Corporation (DE)
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Q: What is your view on Decisive Dividend Corp. on the venture exchange? I expect you will say it is risky due to it's size and short trading history. It does have a nice dividend though.

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Read Answer Asked by Grant on December 21, 2016

• Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (LIF)
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Q: Could you please give me your opinion on LIF - I purchased it at $20.24- it has a 4.9% dividend - is it a sell,hold or buy
Thanks and Happy Holidays
Hanna

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Read Answer Asked by Hanna on December 21, 2016

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
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Q: Would like your take on Transalta as a long term hold in a TFSA portfolio holding mainly dividend stocks.

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 21, 2016

• AirBoss of America Corp. (BOS)
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Q: Of all the tax loss selling companies that have had a rough 2016 which one do you believe has the best chance to turn around in 2016

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on December 21, 2016