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Q: I don't have any ETF's and I would like to have one of Canadian stocks and one for US stocks. What do you think of the above etf's or could you suggest another one for each of the markets.
Thank you Dorothy
Read Answer Asked by Dorothy on October 24, 2023
Q: Recently an analyst specializing on REITs said "We believe the ability for select names to maintain current distribution levels is ‘below average’, including Dream Office REIT, European Residential REIT, Extendicare Inc.,, Melcor REIT, Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT, etc. "
Does this mean there is a strong possibility that the distributions will be cut for the above noted REITs ?
Thank you as always for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on October 24, 2023
Q: Hi Guys,

I'm looking at a couple of smaller oil and gas companies and wanted to get your thoughts. i3 Energy and Gear Energy. Both of them got into a little trouble this year when they implemented a unstainable dividend. Their dividends have been dropped to a sustainable level, but both of their share prices took a pretty good hit for that. However it looks like they have good cash flow, both are paying down debt, and they seem to have pretty good land packages. I was thinking with all the cash floating around the oil patch right now, both would be pretty good takeout targets. Curious on your thoughts and if they would be a good hold.

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by john on October 24, 2023
Q: Peter, what are your top 10 defencive dividend paying stocks in Canada in order of safety please.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on October 23, 2023
Q: I currently have positions in HYG ( a bit underwater but no reason to sell) and am considering switching HYG for TLT. The current yield is lower, it seems, but the chances for a long term gain look more inviting. Your thoughts on TLT would be much appreciated. Good idea to switch?

All the best

al
Read Answer Asked by alex on October 23, 2023
Q: I know you dislike the terms “screaming buys” and “backup the truck”..how about “almost irresistible “ buys to hold for the next 3 years? 5 Canadian, 5 US.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on October 23, 2023
Q: I have been retired for 11 years and looking at de-risking a taxable portfolio consisting of HFR and corporate class index funds HXT, HXS, HXQ, HULC, HUC and HEQT. My registered accounts hold mostly corporate strip bonds. What would you suggest in terms of tax efficiency and capital preservation given the challenging investment environment ?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 23, 2023
Q: I'm looking to generate a reliable source of income to support my family's essential expenses over the next 5-10 years. Ideally, I want a mix of investment products with a high level of principal security (around 80%) while allowing for some capital risk (around 20%). What investment options would you suggest? Should I stick with GICs, or are there more creative approaches available?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 23, 2023
Q: Now that the yield curve inversion spread has narrowed substantially from over 1.00 to about.20, is this a good sign for the mkt overall or a bad one? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by george on October 23, 2023
Q: Everyone, I have some capital to invest in the tech sector, specifically LMN, for a long term hold. The market is in a downward trend and I am not interested in catching a falling knife but I was contemplating investing half in October and the other half in November OR should I wait to invest half in November and half in December? Your thoughts. Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on October 23, 2023
Q: Hi 5i Team - Should DCM's recent and steady decline be of concern and is its balance sheet in decent shape. Also is this a growth stock or more of a value stock. Some time ago it did an acquisition which had an immediate and continuing positive effect on the stock price but the enthusiasm seems to be fading. Do you expect there will more acquisitions in the coming months/years. Also is insider ownership fairly substantial and is it growing or declining. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on October 23, 2023
Q: I'm down 22% on Bank of NovaScotia. If history repeats again I should double down. I've lived thru cycles where the banks pay a yield over 5% and each time their price goes up and as a result yield goes to a more normal rate. I already have a 5% weighting on this stock, and my rule is not to go any higher, but this is so tempting. "Chasing yield". Where can I find charts showing prime rate vs BNS yield to compare over a 20 year period.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on October 23, 2023
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