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Q: Looking at investing in these Canadian companies paying US $ dividends for a non registered account to help with my snowbird expenses.
Would be 15% of total stock/bond portfolio of mainly banks, utilities, reits, pipelines. Age 69.
Appreciate your opinion on these. Any others?
Would you equal weight or what individual % would you allocate? Any other thoughts?
Thanks. Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on March 25, 2019
Q: Hello all.
Looks like GS has worked out ok for recent purchasers.
Given this:
"The Gluskin Sheff board of directors, after consultation with its financial and legal advisers, has unanimously approved the transaction and determined that it is in the best interests of Gluskin Sheff, and unanimously recommends that Gluskin Sheff shareholders vote in favour of the transaction." I would expect low likelihood of a competing offer- your thoughts?

Also wondering if you can recommend another pick, (in any industry), with similar qualities, especially a significant and solid dividend.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 25, 2019
Q: what would be you top five CAD equities that you would purchase that have a significant dividend and some growth that do not include the financial or energy sectors
Read Answer Asked by David on March 18, 2019
Q: Purchased this back in June 2018 for my RRSP account for some "growth" with a 2% position. Now down 22% - at what point does one say that's enough and move. Can you suggest a possible replacement a little less volatile.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on March 11, 2019
Q: Hey Guys,
I follow the Income model , I see that Crius was removed recently , I decided to keep it for the time being and got a bit lucky with the takeover and jump in the price. Now that it will be stuck in the $7.50 range I'm considering selling it now. If I do sell it and want to replace it with something what do you think of Algonquin Power ( AQN)? Or is this to similar to BEP.un, H and VNR already in the model? If you still held KWH.un in the model and moved it out now what would it be replaced with?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 14, 2019
Q: Most equity investments I make are made with a long term view (buy and hold). My recent readings of investment material have concluded in many cases that one of the best indicators of long term successful and rewarding investing is to invest in excellent company management. I would consider some examples of excellent management would be JNJ and closer to home BAM. Both of which I currently own.

Given the great many risks (domestically and internationally) currently threatening even a conservative approach to investing. I am looking to identify up to 10 large companies that have clearly demonstrated excellent consistent management capability. Your consideration in helping me with this by identifying some qualifying companies would be most appreciated. My thought is that at least 5 out of 10 would be Canadian and would be large companies.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by angus on February 06, 2019
Q: Peter could you suggest 5 can or us stocks that have a div us I have $15000 to invest for each one
I am a conservative investor looking for div income
Thanks for your opinion
Pat
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on February 06, 2019
Q: I currently hold a somewhat diverse 'long-term holdings' portfolio (PKI, FN, AEM, ENB, ATD.B, TD, BCE, CNQ, RY, ALA, ITP, TOY, and small DF). After topping up my TFSA and putting a bit of cash into my RSP, I'm looking to add two more names.

At first I considered adding BAM.A and TRI as they seem to be two names that keep popping up at 5i, but am hesitant primarily because that would probably put me overweight on financials, and secondly because I'm comfortable taking on some risk and I suspect BAM.A is a 'lower risk' name.

Thoughts on TRI and BAM.A, or any other names, that you think should be included in a "growth" (as opposed to income) portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on January 30, 2019
Q: I have to re-evaluate my RRSP holding now that I am converting to a RRIF. Because I am looking for 3.5 to 5 % dividends, capital preservation and some growth. Please provide the 5 best core holdings that can help me achieve this goal. Your reasons for choosing these 5 core stocks would be appreciated.
Thanks and Happy New Year

Read Answer Asked by Jean on January 08, 2019
Q: I am looking to, over the next several months re-balance my portfolio. Can you suggest 5 Blue Chip type names from that meet the following criteria. I am not sure if there is a true, generally accepted definition of blue chip (GE anyone?) but I am looking for some reasonable, groiwng yield, good management with a track record, a generally if slowly growing company, a busines that is both established and has a clear viable future.

1. Not resource or oil extraction companies.
2. Not one of the big banks (as I presume they would all make it).
3. No more than 1 utility plesae.

Thank-you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on January 07, 2019
Q: Do you have any dividend yield plays with this market correction,that a person could take advantage of? I prefer a yield with some growth,kind of looking at ENB,IPL,AQN. I currently have BNS,some preferred,debentures,etc. I would appreciate any suggestions you might have.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on January 03, 2019