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Q: Hey guys, thanks for all the great advice.
Would you have any insight to why BCE is struggling while markets seem to be bolstering with prospects of interest rate reductions next year? Paying a 7.0% dividend and last quarter report seemed positive, any detractors you are aware of beyond CRTC ruling on opening its fibre network while exempting BC?
Merry Xmas to all, Ted!
Read Answer Asked by Ted on December 18, 2023
Q: Dear 5i Team,

As the holiday season approaches, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the outstanding service your team has consistently provided. Your expertise and dedication have been invaluable.

Considering the current financial climate where interest rates seem to be stabilizing or decreasing, I'm contemplating whether it's an opportune time to invest in split shares mostly for dividends for 1 to 3 years hold. Do you see any issues? if not would you recommend top 2 split shares in Canada.
Read Answer Asked by Atchuta on December 18, 2023
Q: Can you recommend 4 large Canadian stocks that have a good upside with a dividend in the 4% plus range.I do have RY,TD,BMO,BIP and TRP. Looking for a total yearly upside of 10% plus range.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Al on December 15, 2023
Q: IMO Recently completed a $1.5 Billion Substantial Issuer Bid,(Fancy name for share repurchase)buying roughly 19 million shares at $78.50.Can you explain to me other than improving their EPS and not having to $38 million in dividends a year going forward how this is good stewardship of $1.5 Billion and can you tell me question number 2-What happens to these shares are they simply “retired”so in other they just vanish from circulation never to be seen again and $1.5 Billion also retired. Thanks and Merry Christmas
Read Answer Asked by Greg on December 15, 2023
Q: I wish to make my holdings in the energy sector more resilient to market turmoil and retain those holdings that have strong economic fundamentals plus pay a reasonable dividend. Can you recommend any that represent a good entry at this time.
Read Answer Asked by Denis on December 14, 2023
Q: In my investing account, Telus is rated a sell based on 4 analyst sells, 6 holds, and 1 buy. I just read your comparison with BCE, and it seems to me that while you prefer BCE, you hardly regard Telus as a sell. I hold both and was planning to continue. Would you see any objection? (I'm retired)
Read Answer Asked by M.S. on December 14, 2023
Q: Regarding BIP.UN and BIPC, you answered to a member back in early November: “These are 'paired' companies and economically equivalent, owning the same assets. They are essentially the same company exactly.” Then, why is BIP.UN down -1.51% and BIPC down -14.50% over the last 3 years? I got those percentages from the Company Profile section, comparing the 2 companies together using the Interactive Chart with Percentage Change. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on December 13, 2023
Q: Hi, Further to the Tax-Loss selling question on BCE, the Ex-Dividend Date is Dec 14th. While selling/booking the capital loss, would it make more sense to sell between Dec 14 to Dec 27, so not to lose 97 Cents dividend, and then buy back after 30 days ? Generally, my experience is that, on the Ex-Dividend date, the stock price drops, but recovers to previous levels, within a few days. Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on December 11, 2023
Q: Hello Peter,
I am thinking of increasing my weight to 5 percent for Fortis. I understand that the company has been stable for long time with increasing dividends, but is it possible that it could run into headwinds as Algonquin did? I am wondering if i should stick to 3 percent and put the other 2 percent in hydro one and Emera.. Thanks very much
Read Answer Asked by umedali on December 08, 2023
Q: Can you recommend a few other Canadian value stocks like SLF, with a low P/E, good dividend and little or no debt - it would appear that SLF has a net of about $74B in cash.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on December 08, 2023
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