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Q: The Telus earnings release includes a statement that they raised the Q dividend 7.1% to .4925 (from .48). Looks to me like a 2.6% increase. Am I missing something here? Perhaps the 7.1% (incorrectly) includes a 2nd increase that they may make later this year (as they did in 2016)?? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gary on May 11, 2017
Q: I will have no other income in retirement and am looking to build a non-registered portfolio of dividend stocks for retirement as per an article you shared : http://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/you-can-earn-50k-in-tax-free-dividends-but-theres-a-catch-you-cant-have-a-job. What would be a list of candidates good for a long-term hold where I just collect the dividend to live off? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by A on May 11, 2017
Q: What do you think is the potential impact of the following? Thanks.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Commences An Investigation Into The Proposed Sale Of Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. And Encourages Investors To Contact The Firm For Additional Information

Details: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170510006321/en/SHAREHOLDER-ALERT-Brower-Piven-Commences-Investigation-Proposed
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 11, 2017
Q: Hi Team,
I believe the short interest in Shopify is now about 4.77% of the US float. Do you have any guidance on when the short interest can become large enough that the stock could become the victim of a short attack? I also know that SHOP has a fair bit of cash on hand and no debt, which may help protect it. Any thoughts you have about how a short interest in SHOP, or more generally any company, might become debilitating for a stock's price would be appreciated.
Thank you, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 11, 2017
Q: Hello team 5i !
How important is the relative sector allocation in your different portfolio ?
For example: Technology is 21% in the balanced portfolio vs 7 % in the income.
Financial 13 % in the balanced vs 19 % in the income portfolio.
Do you expect to change eventually those sector representation ? If yes why ?
I am right in assuming that this sector allocation could a determinant factor in performance and volatility relative to Canadian ETF (always high on financial and energy) ?
Keep on the good work ! You're much appreciated !

Read Answer Asked by Martin on May 10, 2017
Q: I bought this stock earlier this week en route to emulate your Growth portfolio in my TFSA. I currently hold a 1.6% position. The stock dropped 7% in 2 days,is that the normal volatility for this stock or there is something to be concerned about? Does this drop become an opportunity to take a full position (~5%) as per you portfolio allocation. Thanks for you insight
Read Answer Asked by Francois on May 09, 2017
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