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Q: I'd like to put some money in GIC's. Do you have any recommendations? My bank's GIC rates are much lower than the third party rates. There's only a flat fee of $20 to buy them so that doesn't bother me. The best returns seem to be offered by "Manulife Bank" and "Equitable". They are almost double the big banks. I'm leaning towards Manulife. Is there any risk when buying GIC's?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 23, 2018
Q: What is the current situation with regards to the short attack on the company earlier in the year. With the recent decline in share price it has a very attractive yield. What are the odds of a dividend cut? What per cent do insiders own? This company has executed well in the past seems to have good management and their airline business is a near monopoly in the north. The erosion of the share price seems to be more in sympathy with markets in general rather than based on company metrics. Appreciate you comments.
Read Answer Asked by mitchell on October 23, 2018
Q: If preserving capital was the most important thing ,what would your advice be for an investment of $200000 for a person 70 years . Currently it is in a mutual bond fund with an mer of 1.5% & the investment is losing money.Should it be left where it is or do you have some different suggestions? Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on October 22, 2018
Q: In my portfolio I work only on book cost basis. I do not take in consideration any gains unless I "crystalize" them. I am constantly following my cost base behaviour and act without hesitation if on any of my positions, I am down an amount that I consider unhealthy. I make a difference between terminal losses and temporary losses.
Reviewing Altagas for which so far I only have a small loss, I will appreciate your evaluation on the potential for a terminal loss (bankrupcy} and/or temporary losses, considering that I will sell anyway if my losses expand beyond my own comfort threshold.
Thanks
CDJ
Read Answer Asked by claude on October 22, 2018
Q: Hi 5i:

Is it a good time to re-enter VET and DOL? Full or Half positions? I have regretfully waved my 10% rule on ALA. What do you see for its future?
Thanks for your unbiased insight which is tremendous foundation of 5i that benefits all members.

Tom

Read Answer Asked by Tom on October 22, 2018
Q: I'm considering buying BRE for a TFSA, mainly due to its consistently high Dividend (stable tax-free income). My concern though is that it generally pays out over 3 times what it earns. How can this possibly be sustainable? The way it see it, BRE essentially generates bulk of its revenue from fees (commissions) which can be low risk provided the sales continue growing. Is BRE a good choice for a TFSA at current price?
Read Answer Asked by EDWARD on October 19, 2018
Q: Hi 5i Team
I'm looking for an income stock to hold long term. Please rank these companies in order based on today's prices. Thanks for great service.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on October 19, 2018
Q: A month ago I sold both these bond etf’s to capture the tax loss. I’m now looking to rebuy/reinvest these funds. As part of my fixed income allocation I’m wondering if I should repurchase the same or might you have other suggestions in a rising rate environment?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Les on October 19, 2018
Q: Hi, was thinking that the market is volatile, and in a small downward trend, hopefully nothing comes of it.
As a mostly income, small growth investor i’am down 20% on INE, it seems to be over done? I was thinking of holding on into the new year even if it goes down more.
Are you ok with the quality of INE to hold for a recovery and collect the dividend, or would you sell and move on? What is your favourite income stocks to HOLD in a market downturn?
Thanks for your views
Read Answer Asked by Brad on October 19, 2018
Q: Help me understand. If a company pays a 5% dividend on a 50.00 stock I get $ 2.50 annually.
The sp goes to 40.00 I get 6.25% dividend, while still getting my 2.50.
The dividend payout does not change until the company’s board decides otherwise. If the company has the cash flow to pay 2.50, why would they care if the yield is now 6.25 and not 5%. In the case of KWH, it is now over 13%. , so I understand they would prefer a higher sp, who would not ,but if the price dropped because of interest fears only and only, then should KWH management have anything to fear, and should I ?? Whenever you talk about high yields, I get the impression that stock is a no go zone why ?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Luc on October 18, 2018
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