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Q: Hello 5i,
I am thinking of starting a long term position in oil that is not small or mid cap. I was looking at Suncor since they seem to have a closed system in place from oil in the ground to the gas station (Petro-Canada). What is their payout ratio?

Are there other canadian oil majors that are comparable to suncor that are as stable?

Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on December 03, 2018
Q: Hopefully, you can give me guidance regarding these three American companies. With a focus on their future prospects and how they have positioned themselves for growth, would you be cautious about investing in any of them? Which of the 3 seems to have the best opportunity for sustainable growth going forward? Thanks again for your appreciated guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on December 03, 2018
Q: Hi, I am looking for 2-3 stocks which have recently come down, but have strong revenue projection, low debt, and good track record.
I am not looking for Oil & Gas, Pipelines, or Utilities.
Please let me know if CGX, SIS, WEF, QTRH, NFI meet that criteria. If yes, how would you rate these.
If not, please suggest few other names.
Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Harpinder on December 03, 2018
Q: Can you suggest two or three US utility co's. that would be appropriate for a US dollar RRIF? I believe Ryan had mentioned one on market call, but I missed part of that broadcast.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by steve on December 03, 2018
Q: Looking BCI over as another way to play the aging population theme plus people are sitting around staring at screens most of the time, especially in the last 30 years (me too) and ruining their eyes. Your last rating on this Company was Nov 2017 @ B+. Do you still consider it worthy of a B+? If so, in the context of a year later. with very little movement, no dividend increases...why?

Thank You once again
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on December 03, 2018
Q: Can I please get your opinion of Lin. What do you think about the merger between Praxair and Linde? Do you see this as a good long term investment? Would the 15% widtholding of the dividend apply in an RRSP, as I believe they moved their headquarters out of the USA?

Are you as high on Box now as you have been over the last while? Thoughts on recent earnings? I own this in the TFSA. Worth keeping or can you suggest another company, similar sector with more growth potential. Thanks again
Read Answer Asked by Aaron on December 03, 2018
Q: I had an equal weighting , originally, in the above mentioned. companies. I assume ALA will cut its dividend. That said , The other three have no hair on them. Would you think selling ALA , I have lots of gains, and moving into the other three??
Kind regards.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on November 30, 2018
Q: Hello 5I,
I will be retiring in 3 to 4 years and I would like to know if the following ETF would provide a suitable diversification while reducing volatility and providing a monthly income to compliment my pension.
50% CND: CDZ/XTR/XEI/PDF/ZRE
30% United States: ZWH/ZDY
20% Intl: ZWE/ZDH
Feel free to add/remove ETFs as required
Finally, would you limit the exposure to each ETF to 15%?
Thanks
Sylvain
Read Answer Asked by Sylvain on November 30, 2018
Q: Hi,
I own BIP.UN shares and sold half of my position before they announced the acquisition of some assets from Enbridge as I thought they will come to equity market to raise capital. At present stock price is almost at the same level at which I sold. In comparison during the same time BBU.UN price has fallen from 58 to 48. Do you think its a good idea to invest that capital in BBU.UN rather than acquiring BIP.UN? Just to let you know I do hold ENB:T and ALA:T for income.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Piyush on November 30, 2018
Q: Hi Everyone at 5i! You have answered several inquiries about this company and from the answers, I gather, holding the stock and receiving its big dividend are risky. The Futura corporation just bough some more stock and owns 16.96% of the shares.( source yahoo finance)...This Corporation is owned by the same person, Amar S. Doman, who owns Canwel. Is this significant? Or in a roundabout way is he buying up his own shares via this corporation? Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on November 30, 2018
Q: Hello Team,
Which would be your preference for total return in the next one to two years between Brookfield Asset Management and TD Bank?
Thank You,
Barry
Read Answer Asked by Barry on November 30, 2018
Q: Hi Peter/Ryan, if you have a lot of shares and gains in a stock and if you are expecting the stock to split. Is it better to sell before the split or after or does it make a difference. Whats the best way to handle this scenario. Thanks, Nick
Read Answer Asked by Nick on November 30, 2018
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