Q: What are your thoughts about AQN as a stock. I'm thinking of adding it to my TFSA. I already own FTS, CU and BEP.UN, although they are in my RRIF account. I am currently retired and looking for income. Is there a maximum percent you would recommend for utility stocks?
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Investment Q&A
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Q: Since I last queried about it nearly 5 months ago, has your (negative) opinion changed with respect to CPI Card Group as a good risk/reward speculative investment?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO $18.58)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.28)
Q: For a person with no bond or preferred share exposure. What would be your top 3 or 4 holdings to add at this time? Keep up the good work, you guys do a great job.
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Pembina Pipeline Corporation (PPL $51.37)
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AltaGas Ltd. (ALA $40.49)
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Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (ENF $31.88)
Q: My only energy holdings are equal positions of ALA, ENF and PPL. These total 7% of my equity portfolio and are held in a registered account (RRIF). In your view does this represent an over-concentration in the energy sub-sector, and if so which of the three would you sell? I could sell ENF or PPL at a profit, but would incur a loss by selling ALA. Thank you.
Q: Thoughts on selling BNS at these levels for a cap. gain of $15 ooo, which is/will be offset by cap. losses. It represents 5% of our portfolio & the only Cdn bank we own.
Thanks,
Ted
Thanks,
Ted
Q: This Vancouver-based REIT pays monthly dividends in USD. Can you suggest other Canadian-based equities that also pay their dividends in USD. As a snowbird, it would be much more efficient to receive some regular income in USD.
Q: 5I Team,
I see that Founders Advantage Capital Corp. has been quite busy throughout December with number of announcements. I'd appreciate your thoughts on the news and your overall opinion on the company.
Thanks & Happy New Year,
Scott
I see that Founders Advantage Capital Corp. has been quite busy throughout December with number of announcements. I'd appreciate your thoughts on the news and your overall opinion on the company.
Thanks & Happy New Year,
Scott
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Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $100.62)
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BCE Inc. (BCE $33.02)
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Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (ENF $31.88)
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BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF (ZPR $12.40)
Q: A senior in his 80s has recently inherited 200,000. We have put 100,00 into laddered GICs. We would like to divide the remaining 100,000 into 4 income investments. We would like your opinion on the following stocks. Income and safety are paramount. Please list them in order of preference and feel free to add any we have not thought of. BCE,BNS,ZPR,ENF,AQN. Thanking you in advance for your opinion
Q: I want to add a bit to my energy allocation and am debating between Vermilion and Superior plus. Any suggestions? My only holding at the moment is PKI
Q: What are your current thoughts on MIC as a 3 to 5 year hold ?
Q: Hi Peter and team again
I am looking at my SDRIF.
I have TD and RY in this account. TD has grown to a 10% stake, so I am thinking of selling 50%. What replacement do you recommend? BNS or XCI or other.?
I also have VISA in this account that has been flat all year, also being a 10% stake, I can sell 50% or all. Was thinking of SLF, PWF or STB. I would really like to have high yield investments here. Do you have any other high yield investments to recommend?
I understand this account for two questions. No problems.
Thanks
Margita
I am looking at my SDRIF.
I have TD and RY in this account. TD has grown to a 10% stake, so I am thinking of selling 50%. What replacement do you recommend? BNS or XCI or other.?
I also have VISA in this account that has been flat all year, also being a 10% stake, I can sell 50% or all. Was thinking of SLF, PWF or STB. I would really like to have high yield investments here. Do you have any other high yield investments to recommend?
I understand this account for two questions. No problems.
Thanks
Margita
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
In my telecom basket I have a small position in QBR. It has done well but wondering over a 10 year period if you think it's growth and low dividend are likely to exceed those of BCE ,T,RCI, SJR or CCA
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
In my telecom basket I have a small position in QBR. It has done well but wondering over a 10 year period if you think it's growth and low dividend are likely to exceed those of BCE ,T,RCI, SJR or CCA
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
In my basket of non bank ,lifecos I have small positions in AI, CHW,FC,FN,FSZ and TF. I have been happy with all of them -would you drop any(which in order if so) in favour or MIC or CBL or be happy with what I have
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
In my basket of non bank ,lifecos I have small positions in AI, CHW,FC,FN,FSZ and TF. I have been happy with all of them -would you drop any(which in order if so) in favour or MIC or CBL or be happy with what I have
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
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BCE Inc. (BCE $33.02)
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Rogers Communications Inc. Class B Non-voting Shares (RCI.B $50.56)
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TELUS Corporation (T $18.58)
Q: Are you still happy with T? I have held it since August 14, 2014. Since then it has increased by 24.5%, according to StockCharts Perf Chart, while RCI/B has increased 34.4% and BCE by 32.4%. Do you recommend a switch at this point? Can you explain why or why not?
Q: Are the auto parts companies considered industrials or consumer discretionary? Thanks Bill
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Enbridge Inc. (ENB $63.54)
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TC Energy Corporation (TRP $74.90)
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Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $37.44)
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AltaGas Ltd. (ALA $40.49)
Q: In my 35-stock portfolio, I have a 9% overall weighting in the following:
ALA - 3%
ENB - 2.5%
TRP - 2.1%
BEP.UN - 1.4%
I am assuming that 9% is an "okay weighting" for this group (?) but my main question is, whether or not you see too much overlap in these stocks.
I know this group provides a mixture of storage and pipelines that move shale oil, crude, gas, etc. I also have exposure to renewable energy which has kept me from investing in other power-related stocks such as Fortis and Canadian Utilities.
Do you have any concerns about the weighting or overlap?
By the way, the only energy stock I have is TOU - 1.2%, if that makes any difference.
Thanks.
Jim
ALA - 3%
ENB - 2.5%
TRP - 2.1%
BEP.UN - 1.4%
I am assuming that 9% is an "okay weighting" for this group (?) but my main question is, whether or not you see too much overlap in these stocks.
I know this group provides a mixture of storage and pipelines that move shale oil, crude, gas, etc. I also have exposure to renewable energy which has kept me from investing in other power-related stocks such as Fortis and Canadian Utilities.
Do you have any concerns about the weighting or overlap?
By the way, the only energy stock I have is TOU - 1.2%, if that makes any difference.
Thanks.
Jim
Q: Your opinion on CCI.UN for income and long term hold , is the 10% plus sustainable?
Happy New Year
Cec
Happy New Year
Cec
Q: Since income trusts are taxed as income (highest tax rate), would it be a good strategy to hold them in a TFSA? and is there an ETF for income trusts?
Q: Greetings 5i,
Your thoughts on Superior Plus Corp.
Thank You and all the best in the New Year!
Your thoughts on Superior Plus Corp.
Thank You and all the best in the New Year!
Q: I have an allocation of about $66k for non Canada/USA equity Etfs. For maximum diversification (by country) Should I be looking at a few different ETF's in different regions (BRIC/Asia/Japan/AU) - or should I be buying one or two World (ex USA/Canada) ETF's - If so what what are your top 2 or 3. - Also is there a very broad international bod ETF as well?