Q: Thoughts on bond allocation in this current environment? I'm relatively young and have an aiming for a total allocation of ~15%, specifically in XBB.
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Q: This is a repeat of a question that I believe did not get through because of a time out.
It's almost a year since I purchased a 5i membership and will happily renew in Oct. I find the the Q&As most interesting and the more I read I find I seem to be picking up on subtleties. I do have a problem understanding what seems to be a subtlety with the grading system. It seems that 5i considers B- and certainly C+ companies more risky but suitable for income. I would think that someone requiring income would be looking for less risk and security of income.
To give you context I have recently taken control of my investments at a discount brokerage to reduce cost. I'm working toward building a portfolio that will provide 4% annually as a living allowance within a year plus a little extra to cover inflation and the odd treat. I hope I'm not being too optimistic or aggressive.
I now hold B- and C+ with AFN, CS, MCB, NAL and EH and wonder if I should consider replacing. I also hold 12 A to B stocks, a couple of blue chip Canadian large caps as well as ETFs that give me Canadian, US, Global less US and fixed income to round out the holdings.
I would appreciate comments on B- and C+ companies and my use of these as well any other thoughts you may have.
Many thanks,
Brian
It's almost a year since I purchased a 5i membership and will happily renew in Oct. I find the the Q&As most interesting and the more I read I find I seem to be picking up on subtleties. I do have a problem understanding what seems to be a subtlety with the grading system. It seems that 5i considers B- and certainly C+ companies more risky but suitable for income. I would think that someone requiring income would be looking for less risk and security of income.
To give you context I have recently taken control of my investments at a discount brokerage to reduce cost. I'm working toward building a portfolio that will provide 4% annually as a living allowance within a year plus a little extra to cover inflation and the odd treat. I hope I'm not being too optimistic or aggressive.
I now hold B- and C+ with AFN, CS, MCB, NAL and EH and wonder if I should consider replacing. I also hold 12 A to B stocks, a couple of blue chip Canadian large caps as well as ETFs that give me Canadian, US, Global less US and fixed income to round out the holdings.
I would appreciate comments on B- and C+ companies and my use of these as well any other thoughts you may have.
Many thanks,
Brian
Q: Hello 5i staff, John Degoey recently picked FSL on BNN Marketcall. Could I please have your opinion on this ETF? Would you expect money market returns or better? Do you see much risk here? Thanks again for the excellent service
Q: Now that Premium Brand Holdings has fallen from its highs, what do you think are it's longer prospects. It's debt concerns me but the dividend is great. Would you say buy this dip is buy more, hold or sell?
Q: IPL has announced a dividend increase, "the single largest". Do you know if the dividends going forward will now be eligible? I note the ticker has changed, so assume the conversion has been finalized. Thanks, J.
Q: Question: I bought this Brookfield Infrastructure {BIP.UN} a while back on the recommendation of Scotia McLeod. It appears to pay a fair yield but has shown no indication of growth so far.
It dropped in value shortly after I purchased the shares and has shown no growth to speak of since. How does this stock compare to the other Brookfield stocks?
D. Campbell
It dropped in value shortly after I purchased the shares and has shown no growth to speak of since. How does this stock compare to the other Brookfield stocks?
D. Campbell
Q: if Roy can wait 30 days, he could earn 1.2% with a 1 year GIC redeemable after 30 days. Minimum purchase $10000. For information only,
CDJ
CDJ
Q: I have a small position in ALA and it is now a bit underwater. Would I be wise to dump it and put the funds into GEI which pays slightly better dividend? Which has better chance of growth?
Q: Would you rate CPD a buy, sell or hold? I am concerned about the recent volatility. Thank you.
Q: Hi,
Would you please give me your opinion on Carfinco vs Rifco.
Carfinco announced a new aquisition in the U.S., which means they are expanding but in the U.S., and we all know the hazards of that, ie: Tim Hortens ect. Is this a game changer for CFN.TO or a wait and see while I hold on to my Rifco.
Many thanks for the great service, it sure beats standing at the window taliking to myself!
Would you please give me your opinion on Carfinco vs Rifco.
Carfinco announced a new aquisition in the U.S., which means they are expanding but in the U.S., and we all know the hazards of that, ie: Tim Hortens ect. Is this a game changer for CFN.TO or a wait and see while I hold on to my Rifco.
Many thanks for the great service, it sure beats standing at the window taliking to myself!
Q: Hi Peter and the 5I Team
Could I please have your opinion on VNR. It can come down lately and pays a good dividend. Is the current dividend safe?
Could I please have your opinion on VNR. It can come down lately and pays a good dividend. Is the current dividend safe?
Q: Any thoughts as to why DCI ( Direct Cash ) has been dropping lately......looked at the releases and aside from A$ weakness can't see anything too untoward....
Q: Hi Peter & Team, Which 3 stocks would you recommend for income growth? Thanks,
Q: PFD.UN - are you familiar with this new product? It makes sense...but I'm uncertain as it has no track record. Any thoughts?
Description from website:
The Limited Duration Investment Grade Preferred Securities Fund’s investment objectives are to provide shareholders with: (i) a stable stream of monthly distributions; (ii) to preserve the net asset value (“NAV”) per Unit; and (iii) to reduce the risk of rising interest rates by managing Portfolio duration. The Portfolio will be actively managed by Nuveen, seeking to capitalize on historically wide credit spreads currently available in the market.
The Fund will invest at least 80% of the Total Assets in preferred securities (including hybrid securities), at least 80% of the Total Assets in Investment Grade securities and 100% of the Total Assets in U.S. dollar denominated securities.
“Investment Grade” refers to a security / issuer, which, at the time of purchase, has at least one of the following ratings: (i) at least BBB- by S&P; (ii) at least Baa3 by Moody’s Investor Services, Inc.; (iii) at least BBB- by Fitch Ratings, Inc.; or (iv) the equivalent rating by another “approved rating organization” as defined in NI 81-102
Thanks!
Description from website:
The Limited Duration Investment Grade Preferred Securities Fund’s investment objectives are to provide shareholders with: (i) a stable stream of monthly distributions; (ii) to preserve the net asset value (“NAV”) per Unit; and (iii) to reduce the risk of rising interest rates by managing Portfolio duration. The Portfolio will be actively managed by Nuveen, seeking to capitalize on historically wide credit spreads currently available in the market.
The Fund will invest at least 80% of the Total Assets in preferred securities (including hybrid securities), at least 80% of the Total Assets in Investment Grade securities and 100% of the Total Assets in U.S. dollar denominated securities.
“Investment Grade” refers to a security / issuer, which, at the time of purchase, has at least one of the following ratings: (i) at least BBB- by S&P; (ii) at least Baa3 by Moody’s Investor Services, Inc.; (iii) at least BBB- by Fitch Ratings, Inc.; or (iv) the equivalent rating by another “approved rating organization” as defined in NI 81-102
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Q: I am considering buying Davis & Henderson DH for my RRIF because of its 4.89% dividend but I am weary as I see it's payout ratio is 103.51% while the industry average is 79.76%. Is there something I am overlooking? Thanks, Bill
Q: Peter; Could you update your opinion on ENF and would you add to it at these levels? Thanks.Rod
Q: EEP-N: Largest liquid oil pipeline in the US in which Enbridge is a stakeholder. It has a fairly large yield of over 7% and dividends have been slowly increasing over years. Although this co. is not high growth, would this be a good holding in a RRSP. Do you see any valuation risk or stagnant/lowered divided in the next 5 years?
Q: For the fixed income portion of my US holdings would stocks like MTGE, AGNC, NLY, HTS and CMO be appropriate. They all have high yields. Or does the downside risk on their share prices when interest rates increase make this an unwise investment plan?
If so, what would make more sense?
Thank you.
If so, what would make more sense?
Thank you.
Q: Good Morning Peter,
Would it be possible for your team to recommend three or four stocks that pay high, safe, and growing dividends (at least 7%), and positive growth going forward? Or am I just spitting into the wind? In my income portfolio I already own BCE, CPG, DR, ECI, ERF, LW, STB, VSN with an average dividend payout of 8.07% (many of these stocks long-term holds since 2009). And in my wife's portfolio, she owns AQN, BNS, MBT, NFI, PKI, PPL, RSI, ZRE. We have a couple of $50,000 GIC's coming due this month that have been paying 4.35% for the past five years and need to re-deploy these funds.
Thanks!
Would it be possible for your team to recommend three or four stocks that pay high, safe, and growing dividends (at least 7%), and positive growth going forward? Or am I just spitting into the wind? In my income portfolio I already own BCE, CPG, DR, ECI, ERF, LW, STB, VSN with an average dividend payout of 8.07% (many of these stocks long-term holds since 2009). And in my wife's portfolio, she owns AQN, BNS, MBT, NFI, PKI, PPL, RSI, ZRE. We have a couple of $50,000 GIC's coming due this month that have been paying 4.35% for the past five years and need to re-deploy these funds.
Thanks!
Q: Thanks for your update on CGX. I am curious to know whether ticket sales from Events like Live From the Met, Bolshoi Ballet and National Theatre make a bottom line contribution to CGX. These performances probably raise the average ticket price but I am curious whether they are stand alone profitable as they are frequently sold out. Interested in your thoughts.