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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: I asked this question twice in the past week, but haven’t received any response. Could you please compare these two ETFs. I have ZWU now and wonder whether it or ZUT is the better long term hold. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Alan on December 30, 2019
Q: Dear 5i,
I initially purchased BIP.UN on the Canadian exchange and "journalled" it to BIP on the American exchange because BIP.UN pays a dividend in US dollars.

When BIPC gets created from BIP.UN:
1. will BIPC be traded on the Canadian exchange?
2. will BIPC pay dividends in Canadian dollars?

thanks and season greetings!
Read Answer Asked by Ian 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: Hi, I have tripled my money in WSP and was now thinking of selling it and buying BIP.UN to bump up the dividend bit. I already own BEP.UN and have no plans to sell it. Your thoughts please.

Happy Holidays.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on December 23, 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
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