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Q: I am 53 years old. I have worked 31 years in my Federal Government job, making $100,000 + a year. I will have a defined benefit pension. Currently, I have a $200,000 in an RRSP, self directed,with 100% in equity divided 60/40 between CANADIAN AND US dollar investment. I am planning to retire in 2-3 years.

With this in mind, I want to rebalance my portfolio to make it more conservative. What ETF funds/percent allocations do you recommend to build the fixed income/bond portion of my portfolio both on the Canadian and US side of the house? What funds should I buy (Canadian and US) and how much should I buy of each?

Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on October 19, 2017
Q: Hi. I have a overweight position in BCE which I have a 3% profit plus dividends over the last year. I'm looking to sell half the position to try to get a bit more growth in the next year, while still maintaining a good dividend. Can you suggest a couple names in a sector with a bit more momentum. I already have a lot of financials. Was thinking Chartwell?
Read Answer Asked by Jamie on October 19, 2017
Q: Hi Folks,

I'm interested in purchasing 1 or 2 of the FAANG stocks for a long term hold. How would you rank them at this time? Do you consider all to be good buys at today's prices?

Thanks as always...

Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 19, 2017
Q: "I have 300k to invest, I am 65 and plan to live off the dividends. Should I invest all in or do doll cost averaging? What are your recommendations? Thanks so much for the great advice.
Read Answer Asked by Jennifer on October 19, 2017
Q: I have chosen ten stocks from John Heinzl's dividend growth portfolio which are: AQN-T,AW.UN-T, BCE-T, BMO-T, DGRO-N, EMA-T,FTS-T, T-T, TD-T, TRP-T. From my previous question you had suggested these 10 Canadian dividend stocks: PBH, ZCL, SIS, FTS, GSY, ENB, ET, BEI.UN, AQN, and T. My question is should I invest in the 20 stocks or would I be better off sticking to the 10 suggested by 5I?
Read Answer Asked by Jennifer on October 19, 2017
Q: Peter, I cannot imagine how difficult it must be to come up with an idea a column every week or two. Please allow me to humbly make a suggestion.
I know in broad strokes the difference between the TSE and Venture, but I know nothing about the CSE. Perhaps an article on this and how it may affect me as a DIY investor.
Gord.
P.S. I rarely ask a question but enjoy reading the answers to the questions. Publish at your discretion.
Read Answer Asked by Gord on October 19, 2017
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