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Q: In July 2018 you had a b+ rating, hoping for growth in AUM, and possible acquisitions, can you provide current scorecard on these points please? Opinion on sale of Mutual Fund business to Canoe and how that will effect previous points? Your report was accurate forecasting slow and steady and enjoy the dividend, suppose I'm bored and looking for a reason to not bail and look for more capital appreciation when markets are flying.
Read Answer Asked by Charles on February 27, 2019
Q: Hi 5I.
What is your take on these stocks? Debt level and earnings? Next reporting? Growth potential?
Are they worth keeping?
I bought FSZ for income. Is income safe?
Many thanks,
Dick
Read Answer Asked by Richard on February 07, 2019
Q: I bought Fiera some time ago and am at a loss, but, do appreciate the dividend being paid. I am a senior, very conservative investor and a "buy and hold" investor to a serious fault. Please advise if the dividend is sustainable. Should this be sold or can I buy more to bring my cost down? I know you are not a fan of averaging down. Please suggest other stocks that provide a good dividend and have a favourable outlook.
Thank you for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Stella on February 05, 2019
Q: Please recommend one of the financial companies to be added in my portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Dev on January 09, 2019
Q: Given the uncertainty in short term market direction,I have 50% of my TFSA in cash.I believe Canadian interest rates are not going to rise.I am considering the choices listed above, unless you can suggest others.I also have some cash in my US$ RRSP and am considering the Vanguard fund for this cash.US rates may climb further,but not much.Perhaps you could rate these according to risk.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Allen on January 08, 2019
Q: I'm 75 and sort of religiously line-up my rrsp based on your income model portfolio,granted i dont expect always 2017 performance and i'm ready to surf the wave but in few case a Tsunami hit few holdings at this point i wonder if GS and FSZ will ever recover or end up like KWH . Mandatory disbursement (wich you are not responsible)and losses could seriously jeopardize my capacity to keep the divi/income in line.
Thank You
Daniel
Read Answer Asked by DANIEL on December 06, 2018
Q: Hi 5i, Seasons Greetings. I generally am a buy and hold type but could use some tax losses against earlier gains this year. The above mentioned stocks could be sold and repurchased in early January. Would that be prudent? Is there anything I should not repurchase? Thanks, Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on December 03, 2018
Q: Hi 5i,
I am considering small average down purchases of the listed companies but unfortunately cash is limited so can't choose all of them! Could you rate/order them for rebound potential ? Currently MX & TOY are approx 3% each, FSZ 2%,and TSGI/SLF/SIS have been driven lower to approx 1% each.

Thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by mike on November 26, 2018
Q: What is your outlook/opinion on CIX with it's reduced dividend? Will it ever be a $30 stock again?
On an Oct. 23 question, FSZ was mentioned as maybe a better option when looking for income in retirement, but FSZ has a large 6% yield currently. Would you also like MIC with a solid 4.5% yield and a recent 9% dividend increase announcement. (we are looking to stay in the financial sector, but not the big banks or insurco's - already have those covered. Thx. (multiple credits here..).
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 06, 2018
Q: As of today, what is your best guess or guesses for companies that pay at least 4% dividend, that will have a chance at more than average capitol appreciation going forward. In my income account, among others, I own CGX, GS, TCL.A and VET. Size, sector and risk are not factors, I dont rely on the income and sleep very well during high volatility.
Read Answer Asked by Charles on November 05, 2018
Q: Good morning...we own gs and are down but this had a good dividend and we are long term investors but are looking to add fsz for both dividend appreciation and larger company. Would you have an equal allocation to these two or move out of gs which we are down on in a cash account and move that money into fsz...thanks for the great service...Gene
Read Answer Asked by gene on November 02, 2018
Q: Regarding each of the above,please advise if you consider each of these dividends is safe and also if the dividend tax credit applies. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 30, 2018
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