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Q: I have a question about ZCL Composites and Stella Jones.
I'm thinking of selling SJ and replacing it with ZCL. Other than the significant size difference, and assuming a balanced portfolio, is there a reason not to do this given the better momentum and dividend for ZCL?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on March 17, 2017
Q: In our combined RRIF's, my wife and I have a 10.88% weighting in Financials (TD, BNS, PWF) of which PWF is 2.7%. I would like to buy more lifeco shares and wonder whether I should sell the PWF and put the proceeds into SLF, or just buy SLF to make up about 5% of total portfolios weighting.
Read Answer Asked by John on March 17, 2017
Q: Hi: You previously made a comment on LFE in Nov 2016 about this Insurance company group. It has now paid a Dividend for 4 consecutive months. The effective yield is over 18%. Do you think this will last? What may cause this to stop paying a dividend, like it did a few years ago? Has your overall opinion changed. Thanks. Ken ....
Read Answer Asked by Ken on March 17, 2017
Q: Hi Peter and 5i Team

I don't currently own any senior living or healthcare stocks in my Canadian portfolio and have enough cash to add a full position in one company (or a half position in two) at this point. Stability and reliable dividends are priorities for me. Dividend growth would be nice. The ability to trade options would be a plus. Throughout this portfolio I've be focusing on adding Canadian companies with significant operations in the USA. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 17, 2017
Q: for a RRSP account, sector issues aside. I am asking for guidance regarding Exxon and CVS

My investor personality is buying blue chip dividend paying companies at a fair price;
A. present yield relative to historical yield
B. present P/E ratio relative to the companies historical P/E ratio
C. company I basically understand (this is not my day job.) i.e. how they make profit doesn't seem to be going into extinction
D. company I don't expect to go away anytime soon.
E. company with expectation of growth

do either Exxon or CVS fit my investor personality ?
if so which would you think is "better" value today relative to future growth potential ?
or would you recommend something else ??

thanks

Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on March 17, 2017
Q: I recently took a half position in TPK in the low 6's. I'm hoping for growth plus a solid dividend.
Today they reported earnings. Sounds like a strong Q4 helped salvage the year.
I'm curious on your thoughts given their recent report.
Is this a good long term hold? (5+)
Is the dividend safe/could it grow?
What is the payout ratio?
Should I add to my position at these levels or wait?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by EVAN on March 17, 2017
Q: Hi,

In light of the Donald's proposed 54 billion dollar budget to increase defence spending, including new aircraft carriers,

Would you suggest buying the rumour ?

From what I gather, chances are this will not pass in its current incarnation.

And if you were inclined to beef up defence in your portfolio, what stocks, mid to large caps would be your preference for a basket of stocks ( I prefer to avoid sector ETFs). Can you rank them ?

Thank you,

Karim
Read Answer Asked by Karim on March 16, 2017
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