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Q: Ours is a very conservative portfolio, with one third in dividend-paying equities, half of that individual stocks and half no-load funds. The latter's performance doesn't seem to justify the MER's so I would like to reduce, maybe eliminate, that cost, roughly $5,000 per year. Any thoughts you might have on how best to effect that change and what form that should take, eg less funds, more stocks and/or ETF's, will be much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on June 01, 2016
Q: I have some cash in my account and am thinking of adding to MAL and to XHY. Recent news and performance of MAL has been good, but I am concerned about the effect of US rate increases on XHY. My account is well diversified. I would appreciate your comments on both.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on June 01, 2016
Q: Alerion appears to have begun recovery from an extended down trend with what looks like significant accumulation. However, doubts have been raised with respect to volumes for transport in part related product price and demand issues. Do you have an opinion on this issue and AMLP prospects please.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on June 01, 2016
Q: This ETF in your Income P/F has been pretty flat since 5i started it, I think in 2014, and do you think it will remain a long term hold? How much of a hit would you expect it to take with a quarter point rise in the Fed rate and what is its duration? Thanks, J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on May 31, 2016
Q: I would like to divide $100,000.00 into 4 ETS of equal weights. Preferably high yield but still conservative. I have been trying to do it myself but I am overwhelmed by the choices. I currently have the two above but they may be too much the same.

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Bryan
Read Answer Asked by Bryan on May 30, 2016
Q: Hey Guys,
I am trying to create a balance portfolio and I also need to consolidate a few of my positions, way too many individual stocks (40+)!
What are your thoughts on both Keyera and Prairie Sky (total of 3%) for a long term hold. Should I sell one of them and move it into they other one OR sell both and purchase something else (please provide a few names).
Thanks
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on May 30, 2016
Q: I am trying to decide on one of three stocks for income and a bit of growth. How would you rank Boston Pizza (bpf.un), A & W (aw.un), and Pizza, Pizza (pza)?
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on May 30, 2016
Q: Hi Peter & Co.,
I sent in a question yesterday regarding Dream Industrial REIT (DIR.UN), however the answer I received was geared towards Dream Office REIT (D.UN). Could you please let me know your thoughts on DIR.UN, and whether or not the industrial space is preferable to the office space at this time? thanks,
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on May 26, 2016