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Q: I'm curious about what happened to REITs and utilities on Friday. They got absolutely hammered. Some of the utilities, in particular, like Boralex and Capital Power were down 6%-8%. Both sectors plunged like anvils. They performed worse than most tech stocks, yet the fears over the virus should not be able to impact their revenue and profit at all. Do you have any ideas here?
Read Answer Asked by John on March 02, 2020
Q: Does the dividend qualify for the Canadian dividend tax credit? Thanks Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 28, 2020
Q: Hi 5i Team,
I am looking for a recommendation of an ETF to invest in US dividends for a non registered account, trading on the TSX. I would like a combination of dividend growers and some higher dividend names in the fund

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on February 27, 2020
Q: I'm going to retire next year and have recently received a inheritance. I have this money in a non registered account. PA is telling me that I need more US and international exposure. I'm looking at ETF's with dividends but being non Canadian holding I will not get the tax credit. Should I still look at dividend ETF's and not worry about the tax? I have a low to median risk for these non Canadian ETF's. I have a diversified group of large cap Canadian stocks to take advantage of the dividend tax credit. Can you give me some names to look at buying?
Thanks Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on February 27, 2020
Q: After this Q I feel the next 2-3 Q's will be challenging. I'm looking at CPX & AQN and wondering even for these utilities whether this year safer to put money into their preferred rather than common shares. Their preferred shares both pay 6%+. Between the two I believe you feel AQN better because of size, true?
Thanks,
Mark
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 27, 2020
Q: Vermillion (VET) is getting hammered this week and again today after an analyst said they will have to cut their dividend by 50%. The company says no way. I am wondering if this is so terrible for the company. They would still be paying over 8% and have more money to repay debt. The price seems too low and I think it will rebound strongly when the panic passes. What do you think?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on February 26, 2020
Q: Hi 5i,

In my non-reg account I prefer to hold stocks that I can hold onto for a minimum of 3 to 5 years and possibly 10 to 20, that have a yield of around 3% to 5% with the stock price growing +/-5% annually.

Having said that, I am looking to add a stock that would be equal to approx. 1% of total portfolio value.

I am considering adding to my renewable utility stocks (BEP, AQN, INE and BLX which currently total 7.5% of total portfolio value), bank stocks (TD and RY currently 6% of total portfolio value) or telecommunications (Telus or BCE currently 0% of total portfolio). My concern with T and BCE are the current CRTC talks and what may be the market reaction to any deemed negative outcome.

Other than the above listed stocks do any others come to mind that you would recommend at this time?

Please deduct for multiple questions as you see fit.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 26, 2020
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