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Q: These are my current holdings and I am looking forward to 2023. They are held in relatively the same quantities in 5 different accounts, a RRIF, 2 TFSA's and 2 Non registered accounts. I am retired an enjoy the income. Do you see any issues with these holdings or have any suggestions looking forward. The only non dividend holding is AR.
Take any extra credits as necessary. Thank you in advance. Enjoy and appreciate 5i'S help. Happy New Year.
Read Answer Asked by John on January 10, 2023
Q: I am a 60+ retired income investor,

I consider the above noted equities to be my riskiest holdings.

About 1,000 each - mostly in my cash account.

I understand SYZ reduced its dividend today and of course the issues with AQN.

Still up on AQN. Underwater on all the rest.

Looking for some advice - sell or hold by holding?

And of course any general comments would be appreciated.

Thanks very much.


Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 18, 2022
Q: Its been a busy earnins seasons.
A few dividend increases you missed on your wonderful dividend change site
GRT.UN Nov 9th 3.20% increase
AD.UN Nov 9th 3.00% increase
CTC,A Nov 10th .6.25% increase
DIV Nov 14th 2.10% increase
Thanks a bunch

Read Answer Asked by Madeline on November 16, 2022
Q: My Cash account. My plan is to top up existing positions in the following equities:
LIFE, AD.UN, BNS, WSP.

My thoughts were to buy in this order = LIFE (up overall, small capital loss on paper), AD (up lots, ETF-like stock), BNS (small paper loss), WSP (sensitive to economy-related projects?).

Could you please provide the sequence that you would buy these and why. The funds are available now, but I plan to spread out my purchases over time.

Thanks for your help....Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 19, 2022
Q: Please rank these stocks and would you be comfortable buying them now for their generous yields with at least a three year hold?
Any individual company comments are welcome. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on June 15, 2022
Q: Please rank the above 7 stocks in terms of the negative impact a recession-based bear market would have on their price, and also on their ability to maintain their dividend.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Chris on May 25, 2022
Q: I am looking at expanding my holdings of small

cap higher paying dividend stocks which currently

consist of EIF, AD.UN,and SPB.

Please provide 3 additional names ( 5% plus

yield ) which would

be of interest. A comment on each company’s

strengths/weaknesses would be appreciated.

Thanks. Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on May 11, 2022
Q: I need to sell one stock from my income portfolio which is overweight financials. I am looking for steady reliable income. Growth is a bonus. Risk should be low. Between EIF, AD.UN and DIV, which one would you sell and why? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on February 14, 2022
Q: I own small positions in Fiera, Firm Capital, Alaris and Mcan for their outsized yields. I'm close to even on three and down 5% on Fiera (8 5% yield).
Would you keep them as long term investments and please rank them. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on January 31, 2022
Q: Hi 5I
I have $180,000 split evenly amongst above companies in RRSP. I was going to begin withdrawing $10,000 every year and am looking for strategy to draw down to maximize growth of account. Is there a ranking of companies to sell first, or take a bit from each? I like them all so tough call for me. Appreciate all your advice since my initial membership in 5I.
Read Answer Asked by Craig on December 08, 2021
Q: These companies pay high dividends. Any red flags?
Are the dividends relatively safe?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on December 03, 2021
Q: Hi 5i Team.

Really enjoy this service.

I am primarily an income investor and will be retiring within the next few months.

No pension.

Need to make some adjustments to my non-income holdings.

Have most of the Income Portfolio.

Looking for 5 - 10 new ideas. Preferably with a little higher yield but still reasonably safe and enough growth to keep up with inflation.

Thanks very much for you help.



Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 10, 2021
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