Q: Re Jim's question 26th June about his daughter's RSP & TFSA.
Don't think she can get the dividend tax credit if shares are held in these accounts. Did I miss something?
Q: My 36 yr old daughter has a current portfolio of $150k in RSPs and her TFSA. She is interested in enrolling in 6 true company DRIPs that she would start with approximately $5,000 each and contribute to over time. Her intent would be to keep these shares to ultimately use the dividends for retirement income in 20-30 years. In the meantime, the dividend tax credit would be useful offsetting the income earned. Is this a good strategy and if so can you suggest 6-8 companies that she might consider for this purpose? Thank you for your help. Jim
Q: Hi 5i: I bought MG and MRE about 6 months ago. MG is now down a little and MRE is up over 30%. I know that both have interests in Europe, and that MRE went through a rough patch with management issues, as well as some plant problems, both now behind them. Does this explain the recent difference, or is there some other explanation? The news on the auto parts sector is not particularly rosy, and I've been thinking about a switch to some other sector. What do you think? Sell both, sell one (which one?) or just hold tight? I'd appreciate your advice.
Q: I had sold AW a while back at a nice profit, thanks for your quality advice on these shares last year. I did not think the shares would get this weak, im thinking of getting back in. When is the next quarterly report due? what is a fair price for the shares if same store sales growth does not return?
Q: I own Series 2 Adjustable Rate Preferred Shares. The company has given notice that these shares can be converted on a one-for-one basis into Series3 Preferred Shares. Would it be more advantageous for me to keep the Series 2 Adjustable Rate Preferred Shares or convert them into the Series 3 Preferred Shares?
Q: Hi All at 5i!!! Would now be a good time to invest in Google, or should I wait for a better entry point as it works through its troubles? Have a great long weekend ( it's only Wednesday and my mind is already in weekend mode). Cheers, Tamara
Q: Hi.
I have been watching the insider trading reports lately and there has been what I would describe as significant purchases of these 2 companies by a "GMT Capital\Bay Resource" insider. Considering your industry background I was wondering if you might know them and if so, what your perspective would be on this activity.
Thanks
Q: I am wondering about the benefits of using market and/or limit orders. My normal purchase is between $5,000 - $10,000 and I am a long hold investor type. I have used the limit option maybe twice and frankly, found it kind of stressful - always having to check if the order got placed or looking to see if the share price is increasing and therefore I miss out altogether. My initial reaction is that in 3 years I won't really care about the few dollars I might save today. Or am I being too blase about this and throwing money away needlessly?
Q: Slowly building up my TFSA portfolio. Currently have BNS, T, IPL, AQN, BIP.UN and ECI. Thinking about adding ARE and ITP and wondering your thoughts on these companies or suggested alternates. Thank you.
Q: Hi Peter, I am looking to generate income selling options (both put and covered call). Ideally stock has the dividend, some blue-chip characteristics in case I have to hold. , How you view this as a strategy. Please some good US stocks /ETF for this strategy. thanks.