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Q: In my RIF and TFSA accounts I way overweight BNS, which has performed splendidly, not to mention its attractive dividend. Looking to spread some of the market risk to TD but I'm leery of the other banks as they appear way overpriced by comparison. As an income investor, should I shift to ENB, FTS, EMA for more safety?
Read Answer Asked by Jean on September 26, 2025
Q: I need to deploy about $400K in equities for a 75 year old friend whose instructions are conservative, low beta dividend paying stocks. He already has the usual suspects including the banks, Enbridge, plus FC and a few others. I can always add to his current holdings but RSI says many are stretched at the moment. Any thoughts or recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by Kim on September 25, 2025
Q: I'm looking to de-risk some of my portfolio. My question is on RSI. I realize it is boring and it's been 13 years since their last dividend raise.

Recognizing that, during any potential "long recession", can you give me a rough idea how safe their dividend would be relative to Canadian blue chip banks, pipelines, insurance companies and telecoms ? How well could they sustain their payout?

Would your opinion change in any way if that recession had stag-flation? I do already have some gold and commodities to hopefully hold me up in that regard.
Read Answer Asked by James on September 24, 2025
Q: I am constructing a dividend growth portfolio with the intention of holding all positions for the longterm, holding the following equities in equal weight (likely only one of MRU or L - or should I include both?), with 80% of the portfolio consisting of these individual equities and 20% in the ETF VGG.

Would there be any in this list you would not include, and are there other Canadian equities you would consider for this list? Is this the appropriate number of positions for such a portfolio. Please deduct multiple credits as required, thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on September 24, 2025
Q: I am a dividend investor who prefers to hold fewer companies for the long term, gradually adding to the position over time in perpetuity.

5i recently sold OTEX from its Balanced Portfolio. There have been discussions about disruption from AI.

Do you think OTEX remains a viable longterm holding for a dividend investor? Can we expect to see modest continued growth and modest dividend growth - or should this position be sold due to the risks involved?
Read Answer Asked by Walter on September 23, 2025
Q: Do any of the utilities held in these ETF’s offer the same kind of energy power support for the mega computers running AI applications as something like VRT in the US?

If not are there any Canadian companies that do so and would be an attractive investment in this area?
Read Answer Asked by Donald on September 23, 2025
Q: What's your opinion on the outlooks of ATS and CJT over the next 3-5 years?

ATS has essentially been flat over the past 4 years and CJT is down quite a bit. Do you think the outlook going forward is better for them?
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on September 23, 2025
Q: Hi 5i,
I've been thinking about adding Telus to my RRIF for its dividend of over 7% and slow but hopefully steady growth over time. However, a service I subscribe to puts its Earnings Payout Ratio at 251% and its FCF Payout Ratio at 116%. And also says its debt-to-equity ratio is not healthy. Are these numbers accurate, and could I have your thoughts on buying T at today's price and holding 5 years? And could you also compare it to POW for the same 5 year hold.
Thanks 5I,
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 22, 2025
Q: You just published an excellent article by Michael Huynh on Canadian Companies that issue monthly dividends under certain criteria. Is there any chance you have the same criteria used on Canadian companies that issue quarterly dividends with the same criteria. With staggered investments I don't need to be that focused on monthly issuers.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on September 22, 2025
Q: Please suggest a 12 position starter portfolio of quality Canadian stocks with an emphasis on dividend growth (~10%/yr), with broad sector diversification, for longterm/indefinite hold. Current dividend yield is less important. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on September 22, 2025
Q: Hello Team,

I'm about 5-6 years away from retirement and have starting to move some of my growth portfolio into dividend paying stocks. Currently I have 25 different holdings in my account (mostly your growth portfolio mixed with a few of your favourite US names). I have 11% of my portfolio in 3 dividend stocks, T, CJ and BEP.un. Would you be okay holding these 3 or do you suggest having more (or less) individual stock holdings for dividends. My goal is to average at least 6% yield. Thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on September 19, 2025
Q: Good day to you all
I have a small position in both Co.
some cash available
which one would you add to ?
thanks for your always good advice
Read Answer Asked by georges on September 17, 2025
Q: Hello Team,
Could I have your top two Canadian utility names please.
Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Issaku on September 17, 2025
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