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Q: CU-T May I please have your thoughts on Canadian Utilities as a Long Term investment .
Also , is it Financially Advantageous Tax Wise to hold Dividend Stocks in your TFSA & withdraw the Dividends TAX FREE when needed as opposed to using a Regular Non Registered Cash Account to make use of the Dividend Gross Up & pay taxes on this type of Equities ? Many TXS Peter .
Read Answer Asked by James on July 20, 2013
Q: I have some Gov. of Canada Dec 1/2021 4.25% R.R.bonds. Is it time to sell?
thanks Al
Read Answer Asked by Allan on July 18, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & 5i: Since closing at $6.15 on July 5th, Just Energy (JE) has closed higher than the previous trading day’s close every day through yesterday, and now may be pausing at around $7.50. The move doesn’t seem to have been fueled by any news that I have noticed. Could it be primarily a short-covering rally?
Read Answer Asked by Lance on July 18, 2013
Q: Hello Peter and the 5i team. EIF is presently trading towards the lower end of the 52-week price but has a yield of 6.5%. Can we expect any capital gain here, or should EIF be held mainly for income? I have a small position and initially bought it because it's a "dividend aristocrat". Do you think that there's room for any dividend increases going forward? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on July 18, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,
Could you compare the following 3 pipelines, ENB, IPL-UN and PPL, and indicate your preferrence and recommendations. Thanks a million.
Read Answer Asked by jacques on July 17, 2013
Q: FTS.PR.G I have a question about this pref share which generally trades within a tight range. That hasn't been the case over the last three quarters in comparison to a range of similar investments. Is this an isolated case or has this pref being down graded over the last six months?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on July 17, 2013
Q: Could you please give an updated opinion on Veresen (T-VSN). It has taken a hit with other utility companies over the past few weeks but still pays a good dividend of 7.84%. Is the current price of $12.75 a good entry point? It is right in the middle of its 52-week range of $11.22 to $13.91. The Royal Bank has a Sector Perform rating on the stock with only a $13.00 target. So there might not be much upside. Is it worth holding in an income portfolio, would you consider the dividend safe? As always, I appreciate your valued comments. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul W on July 13, 2013
Q: If you were to rate IPL.UN what would it be A, B, C or X

PB
Read Answer Asked by Peter on July 05, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

With the Renewable Energy Developers, RDZ, being acquired by Capstone Infrastructure Corporation. Would now be a good time to buy RDZ at current prices to capture the dividend increase that comes with it? or should one just buy Capstone?
Read Answer Asked by Graham on July 03, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & Co.
My portfolio lacks anything in the 'Healthcare' Sector..Facilities or otherwise. I have been watching DR-T (Medical Facilities Corp), CLC-T (CML HealthCare Inc)and ACC-T (Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc)and LW-T (Leisureworld Senior Care Corp).
Could you please give me a brief suggestion which might be the best to hold (1st,2nd,3rd choice) of the above for long term income ?
As always...I look forward to your informative reply. Thank you
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 02, 2013
Q: Hello, can you please comment on the indexed investment funds offered by most banks - Guaranteed capital with capped stock market upside (from what I see, usually 2 year + term). Would you know if there is a lot of fees within these products ? Do you really get a good share of the stock market upside ? Would it be wise to use it in the fixed income portion of a portfolio given the low yield environment and possible increase in interest rates. Thank you and Happy Canada Day to all.
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on July 01, 2013
Q: Peter: I've been exploring my new BMO Investor Line and just looked into their article on 'Value Investing'. To my surprise, I found that 12 of our 28 stocks were overvalued; AQN,BIP.UN,EMA,ENB,FTS,HSE,KEY,MG,PKI,PPL,TRP & CPG. Yout thoughts on these, and the concept of 'Value Investing' as well.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on June 30, 2013
Q: Hi, a couple of questions around underlying security of investments.

ETFs: If an ETF provider were to go insolvent, what would be the implications for investors, I assume the funds would be fully segregated, so would the ETF be wound up and investors receive their share of the NAV, or would the ETF likely be transferred to another provider to manage?

GICs: I recall reading that CDIC has reserves for only a small fraction of GIC deposits outstanding, so it is hugely underfunded in the (unlikely) event of large scale industry defaults. Typically I buy GICs from the highest rate providers which are typically smaller less established institutions. If CDIC is not the ultimate backstop as widely believed (do you agree with this?) then should I purchase GIC's primarily from only the most credit worthy institutions? Thank-you....
Read Answer Asked by Gary on June 30, 2013
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