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Q: Hi 5i team, I am trying to understand the difference between some of the different series of preferred shares of Pembina Pipeline. For example ppl.pr.a with current price of $15.60 yields 7.86 percent while ppl.pr.k has a price of $25.47 and yields 5.64 percent. Can you explain the difference between these two series and offer your opinion as to which is better to buy. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mario on August 21, 2019
Q: Greetings 5i

I presently hold BAM in my TFSA account with a 5% weighting. I am thinking of adding BIP.UN at a 5% weighting as well, mainly for the dividend and potential for some capital gain. Would this make too much overlap or concentration?

I want to ease back on the throttle of riskier stocks in my TFSA as I am now retired. Weightings within the TFSA account are taken into account in my question.
Your thoughts?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 21, 2019
Q: Hi, would like to lighten up or sell two of these companies to raise cash. Which of these do you least like? I like dividends and good management ,but not fond of debt, as they always get hit harder in any down turn.
Thanks for your advise
Read Answer Asked by Brad on August 21, 2019
Q: Could I get your take on Keyera - payout percentage, dividend sustainability, debt levels, industry positioning/competition and how tied-in to gas prices they might be. I am a retired, income-oriented investor, looking for something that has been beat up a bit and might be more apt to up than down further over the next few years(!).
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by grant on August 21, 2019
Q: I am retired and wish to structure a conservative portfolio consider the uncertainty of the economy. I favour banks (RY, TD), utilities (Fortis and Algonquin) and Telecoms (BCE and Telus), BrookMiled Asset Management, Brookfield Renewable and Brookfield Infrastructure Microsoft and Berkshire B.

I would lik´to have 40% in bonds and favourCLF, XBB, XSB and XSH. I would move from FTB even though it has a higher yield but a higher MER.

Your comment would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Donald

Read Answer Asked by Donald on August 20, 2019
Q: Hello Team
At this time would it be a good time to start a position in preferred shares. What would be your top 5 choices for preferred??

Read Answer Asked by Danny on August 20, 2019
Q: I owned this one a fair bit ago and sold at $22.00 because it was not a huge dividend grower even though they do have special dividends from time to time. I was thinking of buying again at current price; however, concerned about business: know they have their own brands; but, licence agreements to distribute for other companies. How solid are these agreements? Of course, the other issue is trading volume - but, can live with that - buy a small position of 3 to 4K shs.
Read Answer Asked by James on August 20, 2019
Q: In an answer to a previous question you stated that the value of vet was five times its cash flow so I did some due diligence on its cash flow but with little success.What is its current cash flow & its fair value? It closed today at $20.39. Is that above or below its fair value. Thanks , as always, for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on August 20, 2019
Q: Hello. Which of these do you prefer, and why? (Or do you prefer another large-cap Canadian oil company?) Can you tell me which has the strongest balance sheet, and the safest dividend? Also, I was going to buy them on a US exchange with US currency. I assume the dividend will be paid in US dollars, and I will still be eligible for the Canadian dividend tax credit, correct? Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on August 20, 2019
Q: I noticed that SU and ENB were mentioned by your team as safe in capital preservation and dividends. Some analysts do point out that ENB has a high debt and therefore they conclude it is not as safe. Is this correct ?. In terms of safety, and long term investment (at least 5 years) which one would you preffer ?
Would you allocate 5% to each in a conservative porfolio ?, or less than 5% ?,
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Alejandro (Alex) on August 20, 2019
Q: Hi Gang
Great job you guys are doing
Can you give me the top 10 Canadian dividend stocks that pay 5% or more in your opinion
Thanks Mike B
Read Answer Asked by Mike on August 19, 2019
Q: as the Oaktree Financial deal looks imminent,will it be immediately accretive?
Thanks
Bob Rose
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 19, 2019