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Q: It seems counter productive and counter intuitive to me that a company would pay a dividend when their profit margin is so low. For example, CSH.UN (1.63%)? Is it because it is a REIT? Or PKI (0.86%)? Are these profit margins healthy? In general what is considered a healthy profit margin, regardless of the sector? Thks
Read Answer Asked by LARRY on March 26, 2018
Q: I own shares in a small company, AFE if it is relevant, and today it is trading in what appears to be some form of automated fashion. Can you explain the logic and meaning, (if any), of this to me. I have seen it before with other issues as well.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 26, 2018
Q: Good morning 5i
While skimming local media this morning the article in globe business caught my attention; Acasta.

Taking the article at face value highlights the benefit of not being rushed to put capital to use. Mistakes can be costly; overpaying and large debt levels.

I don't like seeing Gud underwater but I know it is not permanently impaired nor priced for destruction.

Pg b17. Globe business. Mar. 24

Thanks for the service.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on March 26, 2018
Q: Can you please give me your figures on long and short term debt for ENF. Looking at data from Morningstar, Enbridge Income Fund has a market cap of $4.7 billion and a tiny debt of only $400 million. Are these numbers correct?

If indeed there is very little debt how does the company "buy" drop-down assets from ENB. Is it done through issuance of shares. If there is very little debt, and it's pipelines likely to run at or near full capacity for years to come would you agree that the dividend is quite secure for the future.

What percent of ENF is owned by ENB?

Do you have any other concerns about owning ENF as a long tern income holding.

Thank you.......... Paul K.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 26, 2018
Q: Hi 5i

In 2017 I sold everything in my RBC margin account, and I have made Totals Gain of $127,000 as per RBC Direct investing statement for 2017.
I have also Unused Net Capital Losses from other years of $55,500.

Please tell me how much maximum of my Unused Net Capital Losses from other years of $55,500 can I use to offset my gains in 2017 income tax return.
Andrew.
Read Answer Asked by Andrzej on March 26, 2018
Q: HXS is a swap based ETF and VFV has a traditional ETF structure.
If these are held in a non-registered account I understand that the VFV
adjusted cost base likely changes every Year due to distributions and
creates "tax tracking" paperwork. Am I correct in assuming the adjusted
cost base base of HXS will not change every Year because there are
no distributions and hence "no tax tracking" paperwork?
I essentially want to buy HXS and hold for the long term and
not have to concern myself with annual changes to ACB
usually associated with ETF's.

thanks in advance
Read Answer Asked by Ian on March 26, 2018
Q: Assuming the current spat with China escalates into a full blown trade war, which securities would you advise taking shelter in, and which ones would get hit the hardest? I realize that’s a broad question, but are there any stocks in particular that come to mind as ones to avoid/buy, especially among the prominent names in US industrials, tech & consumer sectors? Are there sectors you would avoid completely? If rates are set to rise, would it be unwise to take refuge in utilities and other defensives? Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on March 23, 2018
Q: if i purchase a stock and sell it for a profit is the 30 day rule to repurchase in effect?
Read Answer Asked by ed on March 23, 2018
Q: Hi 5I team, we will appreciate a list of at least 10 growth stocks that beat earning estimate most of the time in the past 8 quarters. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by victor on March 23, 2018
Q: Hi 5I,

Could you please suggest 3 or 4 ETF's that would be tax suitable for a non registered income account. I now have a mix of large cap Canadian Dividend stock (Bank,Utilities), in the account and a GIC ladder.
I'm looking for minimal 4% monthly payout , higher is better.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 23, 2018
Q: Your last comments about Enerplus in January 2018 were more promising. Also on March 21 there was a 9% pop in the share value after the company announced a stock buyback over the next 12 months. After having this stock in our RIF for a few years I lack confidence in the company and certainly have not been receiving much of a dividend either during this time. I am still down 29%. Wondering if I should just move along or is now the time to hold for awhile longer. Your opinion please.
Read Answer Asked by Sharon on March 23, 2018
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