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Q: Hi 5i,
When structuring a retirement portfolio (with no major pension for income) many investors try to optimize income from dividends and sometimes interest. Do you have any comments about using a total return approach that factors in not only dividends and interest, but capital gains as well? My thinking is that some of the capital gains could be realized as another form of income by selling a portion of a growth holding. Any further thoughts about how to decide what percentage of the equity portion of the portfolio should be dividends vs. growth (capital gains)? Also, in your view does this broader approach increase or reduce the risk/return tradeoff overall? I realize this is a complex question but any insights would be appreciated.
Thank you, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on September 27, 2017
Q: From 1-5, how would you rank the FAANG stocks on growth prospects over the next 5 years? How would you rank them on risk profile over the same 5 year period?
Great website.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dave on September 27, 2017
Q: Hi 5i, what's your thought on DGC? Is the worst over now? Google finance has one article said Detour gold stock has high short interest, how to check that is it true. I didn't sell it because A lot of analyst said gold price will go up to $1400 this year, gold price was up $1357 a few weeks ago but DGC was at 16 or 17 Dollar. Yesterday gold price was up 15 dollar but DGC stock was down,any hope for this company turning around? Is all articles on Google finance are true ? I bought in at $20.50.If sold DGC, would you recommend sell and buy small cap gold stock such as BTO or ELD replaced or hold? thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Hue on September 27, 2017
Q: I have equity positions across my wife's and my accounts ... tfsa, rrsp, and taxable. A good portion of my equity is in etf's mostly covering us and international positions. When I calculate a full position with my Canadian individual stocks(5%) do I use my full equity amount or just the amount invested in the candian stocks (I.e. The 5% of my Canadian portfolio would be closer to 2% of my total equity portfolio).
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 27, 2017
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