Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Team, In my RRSP, I'm Currently holding 30% weight in U.S.market with 20% in VUN (Vanguard Total U.S. Market ETF.) and 10% ZDY (BMO U.S. Dividend ETF) given the potential of rising rates, would I need to get rid of ZDY which has performed well and replace it with VGG.Is there something else you would recommend. Thanks-you! Sam

Q: Northwest Healthcare Properties accounted their quarter a couple weeks ago. Can you review and see if anything is out of the ordinary? If I had to look at one metric to make comparisons quarter to quarter or year to year, how do I gauge if this REIT is executing well?

Q: I own both companies, mainly for the dividend; but am down about the same in both (25%).

Question is: do I dump AD and buy more of BDT?

Do I dump both?

If I sell both , what would you suggest as a replacement for a comparable, but more secure dividend? Sector is not a consideration here.

Thanks.

Q: is this category and these stocks good picks and or are there better ones in this field.
also how will rising interest rates 1 2 percent effect these stocks and dividend stocks in particular

Q: Hi 5i,

I am retired and have a 5-10 year investment horizon. I love your Q&A database and find it provides almost all the answers I need.

My question is a general one around interest rates, but I have provided A&W as an example.

I have heard for, it seems like more than a decade, that when interest rates rise, then the price of dividend producing equities will suffer as folks move to bonds and other more growth orientated companies or funds. I have always thought that, say A&W with a 4.4% dividend (and a visible healthier food strategy driving higher sales) would retain its value unless interest rates rise "a lot". The dividend is likely very stable and tax beneficial, so very attractive.

Now, with conditions forming out there that may lead to rising interest rates, and maybe "a lot", how concerned should I be with, say, holding my A&W.

General comment. I notice that some of us who ask questions like to define our status (retired) and time horizon (5-10 years) as we pose a question. I would be supportive in providing a general profile that is maintained at your end so you can "look me up" when answering questions. Optional for us, as some might not want to share. Just a thought.

Love your service.

Q: Team 5I
Your independent service is very much appreciated.

Previous Question: from other member on Oct 3 2016
How would your adjust position from Oct 3 2016 have in view of projected present US situation.
Re: dividend aristocrats vs dividend growth

Q: For a long term hold, which would you consider the best for total return?

Q: Hi, I have a number of renewable energy companies in my portfolio including the above, which I treat as a mini ETF, and they have performed wonderfully with both yield and growth. They have pulled back with the election however. Have you changed your view on any companies in this area, and if so which ones?

Q: Good Morning
I am rebalancing the 40% Fixed Income portion of my portfolio. I currently have 30% Preferred, 8% CVD, 33% Renaissance Global Bond. The remaining is currently in cash.
I am considering adding Pimco Monthly Income for the remaining 30%. Pimco is rated somewhat higher than Renaissance and is similar with a Global component. What would you suggest for a rebalance, an allocation to some Bond ETFs etc.
The Equity side is diversified and makes up the other 60%.

Thanks to all

Q: May I please have your comments on ISV. I believe it reported recently.
Thank you

Q: Hi Peter I held IPL for many years and I am thinking of swapping for Enbridge due to less oil sands exposure .
Whats your thoughts
Kind Regards
Stan

Q: In order to diversify toward the US. i would like to begin a position to this co. the interest at 3.37 is interesting,i'm 72 and plan to let it ride in my TSFA for the (long? or medium term)this stock could be considered an income?
Thank You

Q: Trying to figure out if I should hold waiting for the turn around or buy something like

Q: Hi,
I currently hold stocks in ALA and like your opinion of this holding.
Thanks, John

Q: Is the pop EIF is experiencing election related, earnings related or some other reason?? TY.

Q: I am nearing retirement. Most of my savings is in a non registered account (75% non registered and 25% RRSP). Can you suggest tax efficient ways of managing the fixed income portion of the non registered component? I understand ZBD and BXF are tax efficient. Would you recommend these or do you have any other ideas? MERs are important and I noticed the management fee for BXF is about .2%. With a return of only about 1% does an investment in this make sense?

Q: Are these stocks worth adding to at these levels. Have the higher rates been priced in or is this just the start of the rotation out of the sector if rates indeed go up

Q: I am a retired, conservative dividend-income buy-and-hold investor, with a pension, CPP, and annuities. I am looking to top up a half position in Fortis. Even though I am not a "market timer", I am looking at different options:

1. Just top up now
2. Wait for the Fed to raise USA interest rates in December. Theoretically, this would cause FTS to sell off, so I could buy it cheaper. However, roughly 45% of FTS is non-Canadian. So in this scenario, wouldn't the USA dollar increase relative to the CDN $, effectively making it more expensive to buy FTS (I am buying it on the TSX)?

What are the interest rate and exchange rate impacts and are they significant enough to cause me to avoid option #1, above?

The FTS metrics look really good right now (P/BV = 1.3, P/E = 16.2, P/S = 1.7, P/CF = 6.4). I'm tempted to ignore the interest and exchange rate issues and just top it up.

Your thoughts?

Thanks, Steve

Q: If we believe all we are hearing there could be a lot of government spending on Infrostructure both in Canada and the US. With this in mind how would you rate the above companies for growth in the next 2 - 3 yrs? Which would be benefitting most from US expenditure? Any others you would prefer?
(If this is more than one question - OK) I always appreciate your good advice. Thks.

Q: Hello 5i team,
I would like to purchase a utility stock (maybe 2) and was wondering what are the best for what is out there. I already have BEP.UN.

Thank You,
Andrew