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Q: I am retired living on dividend income. I just sold my EFN as it hasn't really done anything the past two years. I have a small position of ECN from the spinoff and am wondering if I should add my EFN proceeds to ECN?
I am ok with the 1% yield as an income investor if you expect above average capital gains over the next 2-3 vs bank stocks (TD or BNS).
Or if ECN returns will be similar to TD or BNS, then I will sell ECN also and just invest the proceeds into the bank stocks.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on October 13, 2017
Q: Have been waiting for CXI shares to do something for a couple of years now. Do you think ECN offers more potential at this point or should I at least wait until CXI reports near the end of the year given that the summer is their busy time and last quarter was very good.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 28, 2017
Q: Hi,

What is your list of 5 stocks which seem to you to be irrationally under-priced today?

Thanks,

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on September 27, 2017
Q: First off I am 30yrs old slightly more growth investor and plan on holding for long term. I have a 25 CND stock portfolio of approx. 300k and Pension of 100k split between a Global Fund and CND Fund. In reviewing my personal portfolio I feel my financial exposure maybe needs some work (17% Weighting). I have a full position in GSY, TD,SLF and a half position in CXI. My question is because TD and SLF are probably already represented in my pension fund and they don't really fit the style of my portfolio would you look at switching them out? If so what suggestions would you have that would compliment GSY and CXI. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by justin on September 20, 2017
Q: What would be your top 5 dividend stocks (excluding banks & resources)which are presently undervalued based on their most recent earnings and would have the highest potential growth in the next 12 to 18 months. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on August 30, 2017
Q: I own a small percentage of ECN (no gain/loss) and EFN (at a loss currently). I'm thinking of consolidating my stocks by selling one or both. I'm wondering whether I should sell both ECN and EFN and consolidate in a stock such as GSY, or whether I should sell the EFN and consolidate in ECN. What do you think? Do you have any suggestions or recommendations in other similar stocks that I could consolidate in? Any help would be appreciated, thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Esther on August 28, 2017
Q: Hello 5I, Am I right to assume that min rate-resets less vulnerable to future rate increases as regular ones? I am looking at ENC.pr.c, pays min 6.25 divs. redeemable at $25.00, trading at $23.45, new issue was underwritten by TD-BMO and RBC how safe is it, can they stop paying this div? I would appreciate your advise, perhaps suggesting a couple others.
Many thanks, J.A.P., Burlington
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on July 21, 2017
Q: I need to add to the financial sector of my portfolio. I own 3 stocks in this sector, a full position in BNS and would like to add to SLF or ECN. I was going to add to ECN but began to wonder if ECN would be negatively impacted by rising interest rates especially with their debt being over 2x or would they simply pass on their increased expenses to their customer? Not sure how much competition they have in that space. Thank you in advance for your expertise.
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on July 21, 2017
Q: My financials consist of the above two stocks and a full position in GSY. AIF has been week and I am down 9%. AIF is 1.85% of my portfolio. ECN has done well and is up 12%. It makes up 2.25% of my portfolio. Which would you top up to a full position at this time. I also have a managed account that holds the usual canadian banks so I have narrowed my choice to the above two.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 18, 2017
Q: Good morning Peter et al. I have $68K in a rrsp and $80K In a cash account to invest. A full position in each account is $20K. Time frame is 3 to 5 years. I have full positions in other accounts of shop,pbh,gud,nfi,sis, and toy. My thought was to add Boyd, CAE in each. I also have 1/2 position in Photon. Can you give me some direction on what else to add other than going bluechip defensive.
Thanks in advance david
Read Answer Asked by David on July 11, 2017
Q: Hi 5i
I am heavily in financials 32% am working to diversify in my portfolio. I have listed a number of my invested companies. Investments are in Can. Cash, TFSA & RRSP heaviest in (RRSP)
I would like to re-invest in divided stocks and 2 ETFs. can you advise which would be best replaced and list a few that are in your top considerations.
Thanks,
Scott


Thanks, Scott
Read Answer Asked by Paulette on July 04, 2017
Q: I am very impressed with your ability to limit your balanced portfolio to 25 stocks. Currently I hold the above six stocks in the financial sector whereas you hold three. The only one with large imbedded gains is REF.UN which I have held for over twenty years. one third of our total portfolio follows your balanced portfolio. The other 2/3s is managed for us and includes a large allocation to canadian banks. I am willing to sacrifice some stability for more growth. Would you consolidate any of the above stocks to simplify the portfolio? Below is my current allocations. My bias is to keeping REF, GSY and ECN.
2.23% aif
3.16% ref
2.36% ecn
1.90% fsz
2.54% gsy
1.86% slf
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 08, 2017
Q: Question related to the new preferred share offering: ECN.PR.C which yields at the very minimum 6.25%.

Deal was sold out and as soon as it started trading the share price dropped below the $25 issue price and is now below $24.

Why would anyone buy the issue at $25 and sell it right after. Any ideas?

Also, would you recommend adding to it below $24. I have 700 shares which represents around 1.2% of my portfolio.

Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Mayur on May 31, 2017
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