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Q: I have set aside funds specifically for the purpose of establishing an income portfolio. While I understand your reservations in trying to time the market, could you recommend a strategy for deploying the funds giving consideration to the weak seasonal period for equities we are entering, the imminent elimination of QE, and the potential for incremental increases in interest rates starting within the next six months. Would it be wise to place the funds in money market, or even a short term bond etf like VSB or VSC, and wait till later in the year to begin the investing process? What ideas in the 5i income portfolio are buy-able currently? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rupert on August 28, 2014
Q: Hi team:
one of the recent question by an investor was the beta for the Canadian banks, it is below 1.0 (the TSX is 1.0) which is good for a conservative investor
In my income portfolio to generate dividends, I have alot of REITS as well as Piplelines such as IPL and PPL which could be classified as utilities
I wonder what the beta would be for Canadian REITS as a group
and also for pipelines such as IPL, PPL and TRP/
Many thanks,
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 27, 2014
Q: I am looking for a higher dividend paying Financial equity for my income portfolio and would appreciate your comments on FN, MTG, MKP, AGF.B, and CFN. Which one would you prefer for a long-term hold and why? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul W on August 27, 2014
Q: Good day...how do you feel about Nif.un - noranda income fund. It has a great dividend that is payed monthly. I am comparing it with vnr and trying to decide which I like best..could you please give me your views..thanks
Read Answer Asked by gene on August 25, 2014
Q: Good morning. I am looking to start a portfolio of 5 Income Trusts. Which would you recommend, rating safety above yield. This would be a long term hold in a senior's taxable account.
Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on August 25, 2014
Q: Hi
I'm considering a position in Lassonde (LAS.A)and an wondering if it's price has got ahead of its value. There doesn't seem to be much coverage. Would greatly appreciate your opinion.
Regards Les
Read Answer Asked by Les on August 24, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,

Any chance of getting the article on Student Transportation (STB) posted? You have to register to read the article and I do not wish to do so. I want to enjoy a good laugh!

Thanks
John
Read Answer Asked by John on August 24, 2014
Q: I bought LIQ at 11.75. Their dividend has not changed, just like the CEO said after the stock dropped following the news that BC government will allow grocery stores to sell the same products. The dividend is 9%. You recently wrote that this stock is below book value. Do you like it at this level? I'm tempted to double my position, but I would like to know, do we know when BC grocery stores will start selling alcohol? And do we know the impact it would have on the stock? Is it baked in?
Read Answer Asked by Matt on August 24, 2014
Q: I have reduced my holding in EH. Should I reduce more?
Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on August 22, 2014
Q: Hi 5i I remember Peter talking about the value of compounding using DRIPs .A guest on BNN showed the power of this using Johnson/Johnson over a number of years, very impressive! I was wondering if you could suggest 2 stocks to buy with a DRIP that I would put away in a TFSA for about 10 years. Thx for all your work. Gerry
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on August 21, 2014
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