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Q: In a world where indebted dividend-payers are being stressed by higher rates, how would you rank the following Canadian companies in terms of the sustainability of their dividend?

RY, TD, BMO, BNS, SRU.UN, FCR.UN, BCE, Telus, FTS, EMA, BEP.UN, BIP.UN, ALA, ENB, TRP, PPL, GEI
Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 03, 2023
Q: Hi Peter,
Of the bigger O/G Cos we own CNQ and IMO but not CVE or SU. IMO has been on a solid run lately and we're wondering why vs the group laggard SU (easy to see using ratio charts). For new capital would you stick with CNQ/IMO or add in CVE or SU. Do you agree that with higher rates the Oils are a good place to be ? Finally CNQ has committed to greater returns when their debt target is reached; are there similar committments from the others ? Thank you and pls deduct credits as appropriate,
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 03, 2023
Q: Please give me your view on Norfolk Southern Corp.

Thank You in advance.
Read Answer Asked by John on October 02, 2023
Q: In a year BEP.UN down 32.22 % , FTS down
3 .65 %. Why the difference; BEP.UN initially overpriced FTS “ underpriced “, green stocks way out of favour, etc? I own a fair amount of BEP.UN and do want to sell but if there is something fundamentally wrong with this company I don’t want to hold on until it’s a penny stock or something like AQN happens. I imagine Flatt and others are wringing their hands and hope they do something to improve the share price.
Thanks. Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on October 02, 2023
Q: For non-registered accounts:
a) Am I correct in assuming that capital losses can only be used to reduce tax on capital gains. and not any other sources of income, such as investment interest ?
b) Similarly, how about capital gains tax reduction through an RRSP contribution -- is this allowed ?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by TOM on October 02, 2023
Q: I own TDB977 (US Blue Chip) and TDB645 (Science & Tech) which both had a very bad 2022. These really underperformed the rest of the market and I'm considering a change to an ETF for each category.

For TDB977, change to:
a) ZSP
b) TUED

For TDB645, change to:
a) ZQQ
b) TEC

Can I get your thoughts on the changes? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on October 02, 2023
Q: same sector tax-loss strategy...What am I missing here...with the assumption that the banks move more or less in tandem...

If I sell BNS stock at a $30K loss and use the funds to buy BMO as a "placeholder", won't I be in the same position either way? i.e. after a 10% gain I would either recover my losses as the BNS stock increases or I would grow tax-free gains as the BMO stock increases (up to $30K)...

Surely for this tax loss strategy it is best to just stick with the company I most believe in, yes?
Read Answer Asked by Brett on October 02, 2023
Q: Hi 5i team,

I'm interested in your thoughts on Enovix, a seemingly new technology that is moving to commercialize an improved EV battery. Less fire risk.

ALSO - a suggestion that could be highly useful to subscribers.

The 5i portfolio analytics indicates I have gaps in my sector and stock diversification. I want to easily consider 5i rated (using A+ downward) system. I currently can filter for the year of rating, and 'letter grade' rating which is helpful. It would be super helpful to also be able to filter for sector. As well, what is most relevant to me is which countries the stock revenue comes from....rather than its corporate office location. Is this possible?

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Read Answer Asked by Glenn on October 02, 2023
Q: Hi Peter and Team, your readers may be interested to know that Tim Cesnick's tax and finance articles published by the Globe & Mail are organized and freely available in one location on his website, ourfamilyoffice.ca/our-thinking/articles/ Similar to 5i, he is generous in sharing his knowledge and seems driven by the motto, 'wealth is good provided everyone is wealthy'. I thank you for your significant contribution my and my wife's progress in financial knowledge and literacy.
Read Answer Asked by TOM on October 02, 2023
Q: Hi Team,
What’s your view on ABNB these days? The stock has been wanting to trend higher this year so far. Is the inclusion into the s and p an ongoing catalyst? I am trying to decide whether to keep it , or sell it while I am now positive on the name . I am a little concerned over regulations such as what NY has just done to them . I was debating if I sold it using the funds to add to my positions in LMN and Well. Looking for the biggest potential long term. Would you endorse the move , suggest a different name not mentioned instead , or just continue to hold ?

Thanks ,
Shane
Read Answer Asked by Shane on October 02, 2023
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