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Q: I am setting up a fixed income portfolio for 5 -10 years with little need for income. HISA @ 15%, HTB @ 5%, HBB @ 5%, PYF @ 5%, HFR @ 20%, MFT @ 50%. I would increase the Horizon's ETF percentages, but liquidity is low. Would you please comment on this set up. Thanks for your service.
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on November 28, 2018
Q: interesting, yesterday james hodgins on bnn had tfii as a short saying it is expensive wage inflation, possible recession and then in the evening david baskin was on bnn saying he loves tfii saying cheap gas etc and it js a buy.
i know you have it in your balance portfolio so you must like it but could you comment, it does not seem to get a lot traction but then nothing is getting any traction. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on November 28, 2018
Q: Greetings 5i,

My question is twofold, so please deduct two credits if you see fit. I have some cash to deploy into the bond portion of my fixed income allocation, and would like your advice about how to proceed. Currently, I have VAB.TO and AGG for broad based bond market exposure, and XRB.TO for inflation linked bonds. To this, I am considering adding an ETF strictly devoted to Canadian government bonds in an attempt to add increased long-term safety (I am becoming a little skittish of corporate bonds).

This addition would be a very long-term hold (likely 20 years or more), and would bring my bond allocation to roughly 15% of my total portfolio (the majority of my fixed income investments are comprised of GIC ladders).

I am 37 years old, debt free, and fairly conservative in my risk tolerance. My investments are solely for the purpose of providing for my retirement, and I will have no need of their funds for the foreseeable future.

My research has led me to either an overarching fund such as XGB.TO or VGV.TO, or to one with laddered maturities like CLF.TO or CLG.TO. Given my situation and style, do you feel as if the addition of a Canadian government bond ETF makes sense for my portfolio (as opposed to simply adding to VAB and AGG)? Moreover, if you do approve of said addition, which of the aforementioned funds would you consider to be the most beneficial?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Lucas on November 28, 2018
Q: Can you compare the two for me? What is growth expectation for each and valuation on a comparative basis. The yields are very attractive while BEP has committed to increasing their yield through 2022. Also, can you note why BEP.UN is rated an "A" and would it still be rated an A as it hasn't had a report in a while? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jordan on November 28, 2018
Q: I hold Can. Apartments and Northview (half as much). I am considering averaging down Can. Apartments due to low market yield and perhaps adding to Northview. Would you consider this ok, in order to remain in residential?
Read Answer Asked by Carl on November 28, 2018
Q: CU has been dropping steadily from over $42 in June 2017 to just over $31 today wiping out over 5 years' worth of dividends. What is happening? CU has raised it's dividend every year for 45 years. Is this the end of the dividend growth ride? It makes me afraid to invest as a senior looking for for the 5% dividend. Your advice? What utilities would you prefer [ie "safer" less volatile] with growing dividends around 5%.
Thanks......... Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 28, 2018
Q: I have been looking at Enbridge, and am confused about the increase in outstanding common shares. It seems that they more than doubled in the past 2-3 years. Is this from acquisition or from the company issuing more shares? Is there a way to tell for other companies (online), so I don't have to ask you for each one I find similar results?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Federico on November 28, 2018
Q: I am looking for quality dividend-growth Canadian stock, yielding at least 5%, mid cap or larger, for medium to long hold, in the following sectors: banks, pipelines, renewable energy.

I am considering adding to BNS, Brookfield Renewable (BEP.UN) and Enbridge (ENB).

I could add to Interpipe (IPL) or Innergex (INE) but am thinking that Enbridge and Brookfield Renewable are better choices at the moment.

Your opinion? Other names to consider?
Read Answer Asked by Carl on November 28, 2018
Q: Hi Guys - I am looking for 2-3 "core" ideas to invest in for the next 3-5 years to provide solid gains but also a couple of potential "home runs" - ideas that can go up 2-5x (but obviously have risk associated). Which names are you most excited about?

Thanks in advance,

Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on November 28, 2018
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