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Q: Hi, Brookfield Infrastructure announced this $2.4 billion purchase of Bell Cincinnati by offering Bell shareholders Cash, but I am not sure if there was a mention of how company intends to finance the deal. They also indicated Brookfield's intention to invest $ 1 billion for Cicinnati Bell's infrastructure development. Any ideas, if company will use its cash resources or an equity financing may be in the cards and if so the time frame. I was wondering, if recent decline in unit prices from $70 to $63.65 had something to do with this. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on January 02, 2020
Q: My wife and I have a plan to invest a total of 50 000 dollars in 5 Canadian companies beginning January 1 and cashing out Dec.31st. So we want to generate as much income as we can over that one year period and use the potential profits to take a decent holiday. What 5 stocks would you suggest? Perhaps recommend one additional for us to consider and research. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on December 30, 2019
Q: Hi 5i,

Looking for your top 7 Canadian Blue Chip Income stocks that meet the following filter criteria:
- Non cyclical
- Strong balance sheets
- Strong cash flows
- Dividend growth

Thanks,
Chris M.

A very Merry Chritmas to you and your families.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on December 30, 2019
Q: Bgi recently announced a change to the fund manager. Is this a good or indifferent change? Also, the fund has done quite well recently is there a reason such as recent buy back of shares or us this increase sustainable. Along with Bgi I also own Bip.un In the same riff account ( as a result of the Enercare takeout) I wonder if I should own both or is there an overlap?
Read Answer Asked by Maggie on December 27, 2019
Q: Hello:
Can you explain to me the difference between
ATD.A & ATD.B. I am looking for a low dividend
payer that has capital gains potential. Any other
suggestions that might fit this criteria. Thanks &
Happy Holidays.
Jerry
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on December 24, 2019
Q: Season's Greetings to all ay 5i,
There seems to be negative news for WTE with Teck moving to contract CN into Neptune Terminals. I'm a little confused about this. There is only a finite amount of commodities than can go thru the inner harbour of Vancouver. CN/CP only have so much rail capacity as well and if CN will be moving 10M tonnes of coal into Neptune it will be at the expense of other commodities/products. There is also a New Grain Terminal coming on line soon that will demand 4-6M tonnes of product to be delivered (by CN) and shipped. The port has been congested for years and I know from my 40 years experience working in the port that further vessel traffic will be limited.
Grain, as you know is regulated, so that becomes an issue for CN in that they will face huge backlash from farmers if grain doesn't get moved. My question is;
Is this a play to get better pricing from WTE by Teck?
Do you think that investing in WTE at current levels is a solid long term play?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Rudy on December 24, 2019
Q: Want to pass along info from BIP investors relations regarding Unit Split and creation of an Exchange Corporation (BIPC) on how it affects the Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Exchange LP units holder:

1. LP units are exchangeable to BIP.UN 1:1 for 7 years,
2. The exchange is deemed disposition, i.e. taxable, last day to exchange for 2019 tax year is 12/27,
3. LP unit holder will NOT get BIPC shares upon split, only BIP.UN holders get BIPC shares,
4. LP units holder will get equivalent value of additional LP units instead.

Happy Holidays and all the best in 2020 !!
Read Answer Asked by Steve on December 20, 2019
Q: A question about the casino company Game Host. My father's sold his Cineplex position and his looking for another stock with (1) a high yield (2) a monthly dividend. His bonds are not paying enough. With oil back over 60$, do you think that Game Host properties should see better traffic soon? We don't hope for capital appreciation, but want a balance sheet that has more chance to improve than weaken. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Matt on December 19, 2019