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Q: I have held AQN in my TFSA since 2012. Given your recent comments on it as more of a "hold" than growth as well as my attempt to pivot my TFSA away from income to more of a more growth tilt am wondering if it is time to "graduate" AQN to my income-with-growth leaning non-reg account before year end? I also hold FTS, BEP and BIP in my non-reg accounts. I am retired investor but do not depend upon my investment income and challenged by a 43% marginal tax rate with this move.
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on November 19, 2021
Q: Hi, I am trying to have some exposure to Energy Group, with low risk dividends paying companies. You added Suncor with good timing and Balanced Portfolio benefitted from the 20% jump with company announcing 100% Dividend raise and large share buyback plan. Based on your comments and its profile, I have started an initial 1% position at about $32. My question is, is it late to bump the position to 2%, with recent price jump ? Do you expect share price to correct a bit in near term and if so, what would be a decent level to add ? Also, what are the catalysts, in the short term, to take the stock to next level.

Do you also place CNQ in the same category ?

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on November 19, 2021
Q: Please rank re: distribution increases and share appreciation. Any other suggestions for income/safety would be welcome.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on November 18, 2021
Q: Hi Peter snd staff

A question yesterday asked to rank some stocks -appears you are warming up to Viatris? Some commentators worry about drugs coming off patent - some say it is so cheap it should be re rated? Safe for a long term hold with dividend and done growth?

Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 17, 2021
Q: Hi, I'm looking to save and invest $X every week into the market. I could either:

1) Buy etf's as there is really no commission on the purchases
2) Buy individual stocks as the funds accumulate. Commission is only ~$5, what would be the minimum $ amount to invest so that it's worth it?

If I were to choose option 1, what would be your two or three ETF choices for either dividend growth or pure capital gains growth. Same for option 2, what two or three individual dividend growth or growth stocks would you choose to allocate capital to every week or two?

Thanks!

Read Answer Asked by Keith on November 16, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
I am overweight utilities and underweight consumer defensive. I am thinking of selling AQN and buying AW.UN. The two stocks pay a similar dividend which is important to me. Do you feel the growth opportunities are stronger with AW.UN than AQN over the next several years? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Martha on November 15, 2021
Q: Hi team, I presently hold ZWA @t 8.63%, ZWE @ 4.74% and ZDI@ 2.89% of my portfolio. I am very happy with ZWA (up 46%), happy with ZWE (up 5%), and not impressed with ZDI (under water about 5%).
I'm thinking of selling ZDI and either redistributing funds into ZWA or ZWE or into something better at your recommendation. Conversely, would like your thoughts on ZDI? is better performance just waiting for the international economies to rebound after COVID? I'm looking for distribution with growth. As well, I fully understand that portfolio % holdings are individual risks. Convoluted question here but would appreciate your thoughts and suggestions. Cheers, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William on November 15, 2021
Q: My wife and I are retired and rely on dividend income. In the event of a recession, including rising inflation and interest rates and a 20%+ decline in equity markets, how safe/sustainable does 5i view dividends from the named companies? With unrealized gains on all of these, are there any that 5i would suggest selling, accepting the taxable gain, and holding the cash for a rainy day? Thank you. Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on November 15, 2021
Q: If you owned CIX, would you sell and buy which of CPX and H. Please provide rationale behind your recommended approach.
Read Answer Asked by David on November 13, 2021
Q: I know you like all of the above. As you look through2022 (so 12-18 month horizon) how would you rank each of the 3 stocks on a scale of 1-10 - and what relevant significant opportunity/risks do each face.

Thanks,

Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terry on November 13, 2021
Q: I have owned Enbridge for a couple years and have done okay with it. Going forward I'm not sure there is much upside beyond the 6% dividend. I'm considering replacing it with a similar stock with the potential for a higher total return. I'm looking at BEP, NPI or AQN.
Would you recommend sticking with Enbridge, switching to one of these stocks or do you have another stock you would prefer?
Read Answer Asked by Wendyl on November 13, 2021
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