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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
Q: I am trying to make a spreadsheet where I collect the best stocks I can find with different metrics and ratios and rank them. When I say best I think about quality and predictability, not price. Since these stocks will be from different industries, what metrics and ratios should I use to compare them against each other? Or maybe I must ask what ratios and metrics should I NOT use to compare stocks from different industries against each other?
Read Answer Asked by LARRY on March 16, 2017
Q: Is BB stock on the cusp of a price turnaround? BB software is currently used in over 60 million vehicles including all the big name manufacturers. BB recently inked a software contract with Ford. In addition, according to some analysts “BBRY can be the intelligent infrastructure system provider for the new collar industry" -- next-gen jobs that are a hybrid of blue collar and white collar -- "which we think could be 10% of [a] $200 billion infrastructure spend, or $20 billion,” It seems to me BB has the talent to continue to develop the new age software but can they execute?
What does 5iR think?
As always thanks team. Chris
Read Answer Asked by Chris on March 16, 2017
Q: Enbridge has a long list of preferreds, with two sets of symbols, PR and PF. What is the difference between the two classes? I was specifically interested in ENB.PF.V - any adders in the grass here? I realize volumes are very small, but this is for a buy and hold account. Finally, how come the preferreds are doing better than ENB and ENF? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kurt W on March 16, 2017
Q: Would you be kind enough to rank these companies as to your current preference & explain why? How does the insider ownership play a factor? Would the long term chart comparisons, figure into your decision? With interest rates possibly moving up in the USA & the Canadian real estate mkt. rather extended & a Federal budget on our doorstep, your comments greatly appreciated. Thanks for the hard work. Ken
Read Answer Asked by Sue on March 16, 2017
Q: For US tech I own NVDA,BIDU, FB and GOOG. BIDU has been underperforming and I am wondering about your opinion of it from a growth perspective. I am considering selling it and adding to the others.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 16, 2017
Q: I have owned IPL, PPL & KEY for many years & as a result have built up substantial capital gains & continue to receive very healthy monthly dividends. My question &/or query is whether to continue with these very staple equities or sell all or part to better deploy funds in other sectors. I do not NOW hold any direct oil or gas investments; having sold all in early 2015 as I firmly believe the oversupply of oil & gas will only continue to grow throughout the world until we have replaced it with alternate technologies. Your comments are always appreciated. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 16, 2017
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