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Q: Hello 5i,
I am not very bullish on the Canadian economy considering the provincial and federal politics and lack of leadership in regards to the Energy and now Agricultural Industry.
So I am thinking of splitting my portfolio up into 3 categories, Growth Stocks, Dividend Paying Stocks and ETF's for global and sector diversification. ZLU & ZWH for US low volatility and Dividend, CDZ for Canadian Dividend and VGRO & XWD for global diversification and growth. Your thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks,
SF
Read Answer Asked by Steve on March 27, 2019
Q: I have a question about Richard's Packaging Income Fund ; I am looking to put new money in either CCL or RPI. 5-year time horizon. Is there a preference?
Read Answer Asked by Kimberley on March 27, 2019
Q: I hold some ING in my US margin account and was puzzled by this statement from the ING report of Feb 12, 2019

Proposed dividend of €1.10 per share
In line with the Group's dividend policy, a proposal to distribute a dividend of €1.10 per share will be presented to the Annual General Meeting of shareholders on 11th June 2019, representing a distribution rate of 36%. This dividend will be payable in cash or shares, according to the holder's preference.

Is this an annual dividend?
If not annual how often is it paid?
Is one share of an ADR = one ING share?
In USD should I consider that about $1.25?

Thanks....
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on March 27, 2019
Q: Hi,

With the takeover of GS, I'm looking for a new name in the world of Canadian Finance. I can't find a company that pays the great divy (with special) that GS did, so I'm looking for some growth. With the recent pullback of GSY, would you support moving my cash into GSY as a within-sector replacement?

When did GSY last raise their divvy and did they give a reason why?

Cam
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on March 27, 2019
Q: This question is in regard to how Revenue Canada handles the buying then selling of this mutual fund: TD US Investment Savings Account which has been my vehicle to put US cash. In doing my taxes the proceeds of this fund appeared on my T5008. This proceeds are balanced by purchases, however the Canadian dollar has fallen in value. Technically this is a capital gain. Is it? If so, this type of fund can cost money, and are there alternatives?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on March 27, 2019
Q: I realize these companies market caps are quite far apart,but I consider them both utilities which one would you buy for a 2-4 year hold and why ,could you me tell about both as far as management,cash flow and growth thank you
Read Answer Asked by Greg on March 27, 2019
Q: HOM.U is a Canadian REIT that owns multi suite residential rental properties in USA. It trades on TSX in US$ & pays its monthly dividend in US$. How will Withholding Tax & Dividend Tax Credit(if any) affect each of RRSP,TFSA & non-registered account? Please advise which is the best account to use for purchase. Thanks for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 27, 2019
Q: Good day...we own aqn and vnr and are looking at pif as a dividend stock to add...our question is first about the company and its forward looking forecast do you think they will grow in the political situation in Nicaragua and secondly is the dividend paid out in Canadian funds and thus eligible for Canadian dividend tax credit without holdback when placed in a cash account....thanks for the great service....gene
Read Answer Asked by gene on March 27, 2019
Q: this is a comment on questions about CDN companies and US dividends:
At NBDB I transferred Magna shares from CDN RRSP to US RRSP. The shares were journaled from MG to MGA. I get US dividends. No exchange fees. Dividend exactly what it is suppose to be.
Question to 5i: any possible downside of holding US shares instead of CDN shares?
Read Answer Asked by JR on March 26, 2019
Q: In regard to comments re double conversion of dividends paid in U S dollars. This happens with RBC direct with the Brookfield companies however is not consistent. Algonguin Power for example is paid in U S dollars without conversion.
Read Answer Asked by Lynda on March 26, 2019
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