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Q: Hi Team

Which of the 2 etfs, zdv or cdz would you recommend for income ,dividend growth and some capital gains. ZDV seems to have a lower MER and higher yield. Thank-you in advance. Sam
Read Answer Asked by sam on September 29, 2016
Q: A broker came out with a report on VSN today that put the target price at 12.00 (CIBC is at $14), below the current price of 12.75. Upon further checking it appears most analysts share that view. Their payout ratio seems to be high, and projects are unsure. Time to sell? Move to TRP? BIP.UN?
Read Answer Asked by Kurt W on September 28, 2016
Q: Enbridge and TransCanada have both been buyers this year down south. Does consolidation of other Canadian energy infrastructure companies seem likely to happen and if so which ones would be most likely targets to be bought? Decent dividends and a good possability of a takeover seems like a good idea. THANKS
Read Answer Asked by John on September 27, 2016
Q: Your thoughts on a portfolio in a non registered account consisting simply of these 3 etf's (ZRE,ZPR,ZDV) to hold forever. Dividends received put into VIG.US, I'm 45 years old, I have no mortgage and no debts looking to borrow and bring my accounts to 100k for each of these 3 etf's totalling 300k, in retirement will use only dividends. (This would act as my deferred annuity but I get to keep my money) is my thinking clear?
Read Answer Asked by Nino on September 27, 2016
Q: I have no REITS in my portfolio and since I do my own taxes I like to keep things simple and did read that it better to hold REITS in an RRSP account if you don't want to be bother with return on capital, etc. I am wondering if I have no room in my RRSP would it be okay to put in my TFSA? I am looking at ZRE and XRE which one you prefer and CSH.UN or is just one index fund good enough.

Thanks
Dolores
Read Answer Asked on September 27, 2016
Q: HI Peter. Thanks for your great service. My question today is I am going to sell RBF 1340 formerly PHN bond. I would like to replace it with stocks that consistently and regularly increase their dividend for the past 5,10 ++ years. They would be inside a rrsp fund. I have a company pension and receive cpp and oas. Please suggest 5 to 6 stocks. Thanks Frank
Read Answer Asked by Frank on September 26, 2016
Q: Hi,

Within an overall balanced portfolio, I am looking to add one "high yielder" to supplement dividend income. Which of the four listed would you prefer and feel the dividend is the "most" secure going forward? Is their a different equity that you would recommend other than the four listed?

Regards,

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 26, 2016
Q: Recently, there has been much in the news about improved Canada-China relations, and the Liberal government pursuing a free trade deal with China. As it appears that more business opportunities are on the horizon (e.g., SNC-Lavelin, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board), what Canadian ETFs or specific stocks I should be considering?
Read Answer Asked by Jean on September 26, 2016
Q: According to the RBC Direct Investing data base MRU has a lower p/e, higher roe, lower debt to capital, higher net profit ratio, larger sales growth and a better 3 year stock performance { 50% vs 100% }. Why do you favor L so much? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 26, 2016
Q: Would MRE be a good investment or would one of the larger parts companies be a better bet? How is its debt.It has 3 new plants in Mexico etc. & I'm wondering how they'll impact the company.It seems cheap but is it a value trap or too speculative? Will the market for car parts hold for a few more years or have we reached a tipping point.It appears that people are still driving older cars even though sales of new ones has gone up dramatically.Thanks as always for your valued advice.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on September 26, 2016
Q: CGX dropped since its last Q results,but lately is turning around with announcement of acquistion of Tricorp on 9/21 & recommendation by Motley Fool that it should be part of any portfolio on 9/23.On Sep 24,TD increased its target price to $59 with a buy rating.May we have 5I's concise views.Thanks for your normal great services & views.Looking forward to seeiny Ryan on BNN on 9/30
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 26, 2016
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