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Q: Hello Team,

If you could only pick one of these two companies for an investment, what are the pros and cons of each and which would you choose? Please assume an already well-diversified portfolio and a long-term horizon (e.g., 10 years).

Many thanks.

Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 21, 2016
Q: Peter; Could you comment on the nearly 11 million share volume today? Is there some sort of hedge being done and if so what is it? Thanks.Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on March 20, 2016
Q: I have held this for a while, and regrettably let it slide to the point where I am barely even, including dividends (all ROC). My initial thought was that as rates rise and their loans mature, they will roll over at higher rates, thus protecting or even enhancing the dividend. Now, rates don't appear ready to move by any substantial amount any time soon. Is there a danger that they will issue new loans at lower rates and reduce the dividend? Do you know what their current payout percentage is? This is held solely for income - would you hold for now or sell?
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on March 18, 2016
Q: What do you think of the deal of TRP to buy Columbia Pipeline Group?
Read Answer Asked by OSCAR on March 17, 2016
Q: An RRSP portfolio has been designed with some ETFs and high yield/dvd payers/growers based on some of your recommendations I've picked up over time. The yield is required for withholdings so its a delicate balance between high yield for a safe distribution and increasing yield potential. Holdings listed below.

Do any of these concern you as too high risk? Considering switching the weakest 1-2 to ECI which should have more short term growth potential given the accretive acquisition value that is not being reflected at this time. Many of these are under water but some have had some good short term momentum.

CSU.DB, AI, TMC, AD, ENF, BPF.UN, BIP.UN, BEP.UN, BPY.UN, DIV, DRA.UN, EIF, NVU.UN
Read Answer Asked by Husseinali on March 17, 2016
Q: Hello everyone;
I need to have fixed (Bond) portion in my portfolio, which currently resides in hi interest savings account. This is primarily because I do not understand effect on bonds by market forces such as interest rates, etc and what optimum term should be. iShare core ETFs seem to make sense. They are as follows: XQB (75% of fixed portion, 8.6 yr avg term), XSQ (15% of fixed portion, 3 yr avg term), XSH (10% of fixed portion, 3 yr avg term). I intend to keep it for long term. Please comment on suitability and timing.
Read Answer Asked by Shah on March 17, 2016
Q: I own some of each of these Pfd's...one has the symbol BM in it's name, the other BK...would you be kind enough to make the distinction for me , please and thank you...also if you would comment on their credit quality ...and whether the reset rates in 5 yrs time is the minimum rate or whether the rate is reduced if we have negative interest rates...many thanks ...cheers
Read Answer Asked by Cam on March 17, 2016
Q: Have targeted the following as having good balance sheet and higher than average dividend for my TFSA/RRSP: EIF,FN,PKI,ECI RPI.UN.
Any standouts or duds? Your comments on these would be appreciated.
Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on March 17, 2016
Q: Hi,
I am looking at my bonds portion of my portfolio and would like to make some investment ($30K)into etfs. Can you recommend a few of the funds at this time. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by serge on March 17, 2016
Q: Hi 5i team,

Can you explain how this etf functions? Why would someone buy this type of investment and what would be some of the risks?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on March 17, 2016
Q: Along with picking individual stocks. I wanted to started buying ETFs that would cover US and international markets. I was thinking VSP for the US (S&P500), VXC for international and VAB for a bit of exposure to canadian bonds.

What do you think of these choices? Are there better choices out there?

Thank You,
Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on March 16, 2016
Q: Please comment on recent quarterly and annual results and compare to First National.
Based on current valuations and future potential would you take profits on FN and buy SCB.
Thanks,
Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on March 16, 2016
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