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Q: Hello 5i,
Thank you for providing a clear and modulated message through the past 2 months.
For a 5-10 year hold could you rank the top 10 highest (TSX) yielding stocks with the safest dividends. ( strongest balance sheet, lowest payout ratio, historical dividend growth, etc).
Could you also rank them separately in terms of bounceback / growth potential over the next 2 to 3 years?
There may be redundancy in this question vs others asked and the 5i portfolios - so please take as many credits as necessary.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on April 28, 2020
Q: I hold a small position in EIF (1%) and debating whether to add or move on here. I like the divvy, but is it sustainable (payout ratio?). 50% off recent highs made in Feb, is it likely to re-test lows of late March ($14) in a second wave of market downdraft ? What are it’s prospects in a post-Corona world, does its business lend itself to quick recovery?
Read Answer Asked by Tony on April 24, 2020
Q: Would you have any recommendations for convertible debentures? I would only consider companies with solid balance sheets.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Alex on April 22, 2020
Q: Dear sirs,
Looking for your insights into the outstanding debt of both company's, noting the large discounts in current pricing. Assuming I am comfortable with the volatility and can hold the debentures should one expect to receive par value on maturity
Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Brad on April 07, 2020
Q: I am underweight the following positions: ZDI, CTC.A, EIF, SIS. If I were to add to one of these positions, which would you recommend? For longterm hold. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on April 07, 2020
Q: What is exactly the problem with EIF as its SP keeps on falling daily? Is this company actually has an operational/financial problem, or is the market's perception that it could have such problems going forward? EIF is one of my key holdings and I'm down about 40% so far (actually closer to 90% from the start of 2020). If it's the latter I might have to consider cutting my losses. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on March 31, 2020
Q: Given the current environment, which do you foresee having a good recovery from today's lows. How would you rank these companies listed to purchase today to deploy some cash. Which would you rank this list for risk from high to low. (not considering sector allocation.
Do you have any other recommendations outside of this list that you think might have more potential?
Read Answer Asked by Gigi on March 30, 2020
Q: I have the following securities in what I consider a balanced portfolio. The fixed income portion doesn’t show here because it consists of OAS. CCP. Plus two other pensions.
I’m thinking of sell part position in MMX ( small loss);and ARE to realize a capital loss while at the same time raising some cash for the next pullback. I like TFII . We need to keep the food chain moving. Trucking an important part . The other is cargo jet. Am I on the right track . Your opinion. Or would you look elsewhere given the current holdings.
Read Answer Asked by Roy on March 27, 2020
Q: Gordon Pape suggesting selling marginal companies in this environment and claim the loss. Which of the above if any would you consider marginal?
Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on March 24, 2020
Q: Hello 5i team
Thanks for working through this mess.
I have BCE, ENB, EIF, FSZ, MG, PBH, SPB in a non registered. I can sell these for a tax loss presently but should I, and if I do should I replace them with similar dividend players or risk 30 days to buy them back? This might fall into the personal decision category but if there is any comments or advice that you could provide please.
Thanks
Jeremy
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on March 20, 2020
Q: I currently don't have either of these companies in my portfolio and need to add to my industrial sector. Both are related to the aviation industry. Which of these do you see as being a better long term hold and why? Do you have any concerns around the sustainability of either? Any debt concerns. I do like the much higher income potential with EIF, but don't wish to be short sighted either. Your feedback is appreciated. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Cory on March 20, 2020
Q: just wondering your thoughts on the pipelines right now. are the dividends safe at such high yields. would you be a buyer? also i have held EIF for a long time. is divy safe and would you purchase more?
Read Answer Asked by jason on March 19, 2020
Q: Would you be comfortable with these for long term income: MFC, EIF, CPX
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on March 17, 2020
Q: Please comment briefly as appropriate on the above stocks covered by 5i. Add,sell or hold? 1)EIF 1.5% position/ p/p$44 / Investment a/c. Recent big drop to $32.19 2)SU 1% / $42.59 / RIF. Sharp drop in oil price 3)AW.un 1.5% /$43.63 /Inv.a/c. 4)Real 2% / $14.25 / Tfsa. Sharp drop today. 5)STC 1% / $2.47 /Tfsa. Down since recent Q. 6)Ray.a 1.5% / $9.70 / Rif. Down trend.Decent results,but no love. 7)Qst 1.5% /$5.01/ Rif. Very sharp drop last few days. 8)Hr.un 3.5% / $21.33 / Rif. Its building in Calgary is leased to Ecana,now IVV( US$2.60.) Thanks for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 16, 2020
Q: Hi,

If you were to look at your Income Portfolio with a critical eye, are there any companies or ETFs there that you would consider at high risk of reducing their dividend/distribution? If so, why?

Thanks,

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on March 13, 2020
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