Q: I'm 56 years old with no fixed income and have been quite comfortable with this choice up until now. I recently have decided to have 5% in fixed income but have no knowledge on bonds. I have a balanced portfolio of stocks and try and hold 5% in cash to take advantage of good stocks in a down market. I was thinking of VAB and a 5 year GIC for fixed income. What are your thoughts and recommendations. Have a wonderful holiday to all at 5i and your families. Merry Christmas!
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Q: If a fella was overweight tech and underweight financials - I own a 6% position in BNS and a 2.5% in ECN, would a sell of GOOGL and a purchase of JPM make sense?
Thanks for your great service, it is truly an exceptional business you all have created.
Thanks for your great service, it is truly an exceptional business you all have created.
Q: Hi, I want to purchase a good dividend paying stock. I am thinking of either BCE or FTS. What are your thoughts on BCE and/or FTS maintaining & growing their dividend yield. Thanks.
… Cal
… Cal
Q: No question just a great BIG THANKS to all the team. You are more help then you probably know. Don't know what I and many others would do without you!
A very Merry Christmas and a great New Year to all.
Casey
A very Merry Christmas and a great New Year to all.
Casey
Q: Misters Hodson, Modesto and southern,
Merry Xmas and happy holidays gentlemen. Thank you for your excellent work, and for having helped me to reposition my portfolio into a winning one.
Best wishes to you all!
KR
Merry Xmas and happy holidays gentlemen. Thank you for your excellent work, and for having helped me to reposition my portfolio into a winning one.
Best wishes to you all!
KR
Q: Many years ago I bought 2000 shares of Artic Glacier income fund.
This is the name showing on my statement from Disnat:
AG.UN.CQ-U FD ARCTIC GLACIER IN PART
It is worth almost nothing now. I am not sure if the company is still running and traded.
Is there a way to take a capital loss on this asset?
Thank you
This is the name showing on my statement from Disnat:
AG.UN.CQ-U FD ARCTIC GLACIER IN PART
It is worth almost nothing now. I am not sure if the company is still running and traded.
Is there a way to take a capital loss on this asset?
Thank you
Q: if it takes 3 days for deals to clear can you buy equities now for 2017 contributions ?
Q: Wishing all at 5i a relaxing, warm and happy holiday. Much deserved.
Q: You have one very greatfull customer here as I had to take over kuz my so-called advisor was buying very high commission products and losing money on top of that. Had to grab the bull by the horns and wasn’t to sure of what I was doing but reading your comments everyday helped to build confidence. With a 7 figure portfolio it was very intense.
I am moving slowly in 5i stocks mostly income generating.12.7% total return this year!!
Very happy holidays to the team and families!
I am moving slowly in 5i stocks mostly income generating.12.7% total return this year!!
Very happy holidays to the team and families!
Q: I can not find the research report for Telus yet it is included in your Balanced portfolio. Is there a reason why or am I blind?
Bob
Bob
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD $13.49)
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BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF (ZPR $11.86)
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Global X Active Preferred Share ETF (HPR $10.10)
Q: I wish all 5i staff and they families Season's Greetings' I hope 2017 sees our portfolios grow ever healthier.
I want to gradually add some preferred shares to my portfolio, partly in lieu of some fixed income. In looking at potential candidates, I am attracted to the above three ETFs, particularly ZPR with its laddered feature. Do you have any thoughts? Are all distributions of such ETFs taxed as dividends? Thanks, Bill
I want to gradually add some preferred shares to my portfolio, partly in lieu of some fixed income. In looking at potential candidates, I am attracted to the above three ETFs, particularly ZPR with its laddered feature. Do you have any thoughts? Are all distributions of such ETFs taxed as dividends? Thanks, Bill
Q: Could you expand on the implications of the new "contract" TA has with the province of Ontario
Q: Wilan is taking me on a wild ride. Do you think they are gearing themselves to be bought? And would 4.00 be a fair price for someone to buy their patent portfolio? Stock is moving up everyday!!!
Q: Please review MAIN'S financials with AD - they are in the same business, but of course size does matter! However main has nearly a 60+% profit to offset their risk positions. Your comments please. Thank you.
Q: Could you give your latest outlook on nxo volumes and price up time to get in or not.
Q: Could you give your opinion and outlook for Tamarack valley energy.
Thanks
Thanks
Q: I have 2 US Banks in mind to choose, but I can only buy one, First United or Bank of America or do you have a better choice you can suggest.
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CCL Industries Inc. Unlimited Class B Non-Voting Shares (CCL.B $79.04)
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NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI $205.16)
Q: Hello and Merry Christmas. I have been doing some reading in regards to RFID and the multiple uses it has in everyday life. With Amazon looking to change the grocer business would you have any suggestion on companies in this field to look into, that would be listing in Canada or the USA? I have found zbra, gpic, rop listed in the states already. Thank you for your time have a great day
Q: WhaT do you think about Teck at these levels? Is it a good time to get in for a two year hold? Is there another company/etf you like better?
Q: My question is on fixed income. Am looking for higher interest rates with guarantee.
I have found CDIC backed institutions but what about the Manitoba based credit unions that offer a different protection up to 100,000$.??
. I need to spread the risk in various institutions.
Thanks for your usual great advise and best Holiday wishes.
Jean
I have found CDIC backed institutions but what about the Manitoba based credit unions that offer a different protection up to 100,000$.??
. I need to spread the risk in various institutions.
Thanks for your usual great advise and best Holiday wishes.
Jean