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Q: What is your opinion in MSFT and GOOG ...... Looking for some safe bets with potential for upside over 1-2 year period.... I have some money sitting in a savings account doing nothing, wanted to park that in Safer stocks with potential for some gains.....any other stocks in your opinion which would be good candidates..?

Also what is the difference between GOOG and GOOGL
Read Answer Asked by HARRY on January 19, 2021
Q: Hi Peter,your thought about Wish,how does it compare to AT?
I am in the process of adjusting my TSFA,you think its a good addition or would you prefer PHO.
What about martello?this one seems to be a laggard.
Read Answer Asked by Josh on January 19, 2021
Q: I have held LSPD and GSY for quite a while now in an RRSP and RESP respectively with still 10 plus year timelines on those portfolios. I purchased LSPD at about $33 (it's now around $90) and GSY at about $50 (it's over $100 now) and I have taken some profits out along the way. Do you see these two continuing to do really well? I'm wondering if you would recommend just holding onto my remaining shares for the foreseeable future (say another 1-3 years) or would it make sense to sell while ahead and put that money in something with a bit more growth potential? THX, Jeff
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on January 19, 2021
Q: Hi Peter/Ryan I hold 200 shares of LSPD in my RRSP and was thinking of transferring it in kind to my TFSA how bad would the tax implication be for me and Is it worth it. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Nick on January 19, 2021
Q: May I please have your opinion for IDEX? Is this company you would have any interest in at current price 3-5 years hold? Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by Hue on January 19, 2021
Q: I have a small USA portfolio consisting of these darlings which I've held for approx. 3 yrs. It's like watching a snail race. Can you recommend a replacement or two for each? I've done OK with SYK and was in good shape with Vertex until last October. Take as many Q credits as needed.
Read Answer Asked by Carl on January 19, 2021
Q: GEVO Hi Peter and team,
Could you please comment on this company? I would appreciate your opinion. Do you think it is a good investment for 1-2 years term?
Thank you very much!
Read Answer Asked by Jinlong on January 19, 2021
Q: Now that Biden had made it clear that he will cancel Keystone pipe line. What impact does this have on the above four companies? With this in mind how would rank these companies based on growth and safety of dividends?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Saad on January 19, 2021
Q: Hello 5i Team
Canadian Utilities (CU) has announced a $0.0044 (1.010565 %) increase in the quarterly dividend, continuing CU 49 year dividend increase streak.

1 – Why do companies increase dividends by “oddball” amounts, in this particular case why would CU not increased the quarterly dividend from $0.4354 to $0.4400 (instead of $0.4398) which would increase the total annual dividends by approximately $218,000 on total annual dividends of $475M.

2 – Is this a sign the board increased the dividend a “token” amount to maintain their 49 year history of increased dividend and that CU is facing stagnant growth in their business (which is not surprising given the majority of their business is Alberta based)?

3 – CU increased their dividend by 1 % and ATCO (which holds 52.2 % of CU) increased their dividend by 3.1 %. Does this make ATCO a better investment, given ATCO’s other divisions (Structures & Logistics and Neltume Ports) are providing better growth, leading to a higher increasing dividend rate, although a lower overall yield?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 19, 2021
Q: I just moved my RRSP over to Questrade from PH&N and have lots of cash to deploy (5+ year time line). For tax efficiency, I want to hold REITs, bonds, interest investments, US div stocks/ETFs, royalty income funds or any other investments that are not tax efficient in my MARGIN, TFSA and CORP accounts.
(1) Industrial REITs: I have half positions in DIR, GRT - should I diversify and also take positions in WIR and SMU or focus on DIR and GRT?
(2) Other REITs: Can you recommend any other quality value REITs? Is it a good time to invest in residential REITs?
(3) Can you recommend a good high yield bond ETF that has performed as well as PH&N High Yield Bond?
(4) Can you recommend some good value US div stocks (preferred) or ETFs? I am considering ABBV, PG, VZ.
Many thanks for any/all suggestions/comments!!!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on January 19, 2021
Q: Hi group can you give me 2 of your top picks for each of main sectors (tech, Industrials , materials .health, real estate . consumer staples, consumer discretionary, financials, I am a medium risk invertor (US or Canada does not matter) Thanks for your guidance
Read Answer Asked by Terence on January 19, 2021
Q: May I please have three or four junior/intermediate gas producers that will benefit from the Kitimat LNG project if/when in is operational in 2023?
With appreciation.
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on January 19, 2021