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Q: Non-registered account with goal of primarily dividend income has done quite well, with all of the noted holdings nicely in positive territory. In hind sight MG and SYZ would have been in a registered account. SYZ is up 63%, MG 24%.
Overall account yield is currently 3.8%. Would prefer it closer to 5%
Need some help with this "good problem". Take capital gain now and move into yieldier positions, or let running stocks run and deal with bigger gain in future?
If I move out of some of the growthier stocks, which div payers minimum 3% yield to move into?
Overall portfolio diversification is pretty decent, and diversification within this account does not have to be perfect - dividend security within this account is more important.

Thanks,
Jim
Read Answer Asked by Jim on May 04, 2021
Q: Hi 5i

I have a 4% position in ABST and 4% position in SYZ. Looking for both income and growth. I'm considering selling all my ABST and buying more SYZ. (Dividend is higher for the latter) Is there any reason to continue to hold ABST or would the above trade make sense?

Thanks guys
Ken
Read Answer Asked by Kenneth on April 19, 2021
Q: I currently have Manulife in my RRSP account, I am thinking of replacing it with Sylogist for a little more growth. I have no Tech stocks in my account but do have TD and BNS. Can I have your opinion on whether the switch makes sense. I appreciate your advice.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on April 15, 2021
Q: Hi 5i Team, I have RAY.A and SYZ in my TFSA for some time now. Both pay a decent dividend of 4+ percent but growth has been underwhelming.. Outside the March crash RAY.A for last 2 years ranges up to 8+ then typically quickly drops down to 6 or lower 7 dollar range. SYZ follows similar pattern ranging over 12 but drop back below it again. Are these stocks you would support to continue holding in a TFSA or can you suggest 5 stocks in order of priority in the similar sectors for replacement. Looking at Canadian Options at this time.

Thanks for you help..
Read Answer Asked by RALPH on March 17, 2021
Q: My son hold these tech stocks and really need to start to invest in US tech stocks as all his holdings are in Canada. He would need to sell some of these holdings to get cash so he could convert to US dollars and then buy 2 US stocks. Which stocks would you sell first and can you provide 2 US that are similar to the stocks that he would sell. He has a RRSP account so no capital gains to worry about. He has 20 years before needing to withdraw.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked on March 15, 2021
Q: Good morning,

I have a basket of tech stocks that I am looking to add a few names too. Those already held include CSU, KXS, LSPD, ENGH, CTS, DND, and REAL. What stocks of the ones listed would you add to today for long-term hold? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on February 25, 2021
Q: 5i has stated in the past that the above companies have no debt (LNF "very little debt") - is that still the case? If possible, can you please name 5 additional good CAN and 5 US companies that have no debt or very little?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on February 08, 2021
Q: I am confused concerning your point of view regarding the growth potential of SYZ. Recently, you gave the following answer :
''We would view it as an income stock and see any gains as a bonus. Growth has not been great, but it has a solid record of raising its dividend and paying special dividends. It has too much cash and has been slow at making acquisitions. It should have a very strong 2021 in a recovery and we would still view it overall in a positive light. But there are faster-growing companies, with higher valuations. We would be fine holding it, but would classify it as income/slower growth.''
But in your last June Company Report, you grade the 5 Yr. Revenue Growth as A- and the 5 Yr. EPS Growth as A+. It looks to me contradictory. What am I missing?
In the past ten years, there was a yearly revenu growth of 15,5 % and 17,5 % for the earnings, which look great to me.
Thanks. I really appreciate your sound expertise.
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Pierre on February 08, 2021
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