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Q: DR is taking a fair hit today, apparently over the change in leadership announcement (or is there something else?). How significant is this change, in your opinion? With a 7+% dividend, do you think that DR might be worth buying now as a small position, with the objective of collecting a nice dividend and perhaps a bit of growth potential?
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on June 13, 2017
Q: VSB looks to include both government and corporate bonds. Is owning VSB the equivalent to owning CBO and CLF? Looking to reduce number of holdings and the MER on VSB is attractive. Is there something similar that includes corporate and govt short term bonds that you like better? Thank you for all that you do!
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on June 13, 2017
Q: Hi Peter &Ryan
I am currently sitting on about 30% cash as I just had a pref called on the US side .
Would you sit on cash right now or jump back into the market and if so could I have some names of Can. domiciled companies that trade in US $.
The balance of my porfoilo is reasonably balanced so I could add to any sector.
I am looking for div stocks and capital preservation over growth.
Kind Regards
Stan

Read Answer Asked by Stan on June 13, 2017
Q: Greetings, I've always had a bit of a difficult time understanding bond ETF's or more specifically how they may be expected to react to economic events. Some observers interpreted recent comments from the BOC as perhaps indicating they may not be as opposed to a rate hike as they have been for the last 7 years. If rates were hiked even a little in Canada, I assume bond ETF's would react somehow. Does it depend on the nature of the holdings? Or is the underlying reason for the rate hike more important? Could a bond ETF ever respond neutrally (or even positively)? I think I understand how an individual bond reacts, and how if I held it to maturity it really wouldn't matter, but I am thinking specifically of ETF's like VAB and CLF. I would really appreciate your thoughts,
Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on June 13, 2017
Q: Please list these stocks in order of preference for a purchase today. At present I already own BEP.UN and AQN. Also, does adding a third stock in the renewable energy category result in over-exposure? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Barrie on June 13, 2017
Q: Good morning 5i
Please advise on the above and similar income related funds. I am trying to set up a retirement income. At 76 yrs old and I have about $100,000.00 to invest. Safety is important as well as income. Your previous advice has been taken.
Thank you
Terry
Read Answer Asked by TERRY on June 09, 2017
Q: Hi Peter,

Could you comment on why TransCanada is holding up much better versus Enbridge during this Energy correction? I hold both equities and considering selling TRP to fund the purchase of ENB.

Thanks,
Angelo
Read Answer Asked by Angelo on June 09, 2017
Q: I realize this is a subjective question. Amongst ENB,IPL,ALA, PPL.

Based on 10 / 10 being really good; Please give me a number for each based on "overall quality of company", past 10 year historical track record, safety of dividend and future growth.

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on June 09, 2017
Q: As I am over 55 and live in BC I qualify to defer my property taxes until sale of our home. I will have to pay .7% interest on the deferred funds this year and the rate can change yearly. I was thinking of depositing the equivalent funds (about $2500 per year) my TFSA each year as i have unused room and I was wondering what recommendation you would make for a reasonably safe investment for these funds for the long term until sale of our home when they will come due along with interest.
Read Answer Asked by John on June 08, 2017
Q: I have BCE and RCI.B. I had thought of dropping Rogers and buying Telus, now Rogers is moving somewhat. Would you recommend I replace one of the two with Telus? Keep the two I have? or invest in all three as I am underweight Telcos?

Thank you for this and all your answers to others
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 08, 2017
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