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Q: Hi Peter and team

As I sit and watch my portfolio go down because of the rotation out of dividend stocks, I wonder who the sellers are and what they are doing with the money. Presumably they bought REITs for income and where are they going to find anything equivalent? As I try to decide what to do (if anything) I would appreciate any insights you have to offer. Thanks

Ross
Read Answer Asked by Ross on June 11, 2013
Q: I have been invested in XRB [real return bonds]for the past three years and have done very well, however the last month it has been in a strong down trend. With interest rates likely to rise in the not to distant future.Is it time to sell ?
Read Answer Asked by John on June 11, 2013
Q: Hi Peter
I am committing $15,000 of my TFSA money to a stock portfolio and would like to see growth & income. Could you recommend 5 stocks for the medium/long term, or should I have as much as 10 names?
GUY
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on June 11, 2013
Q: Hi Folks
I've been away and seem to have missed something. What is meant by the dividedn/REIT rotation. Are you saying investors are or will be moving out of dividend paying stocks?
GUY
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on June 11, 2013
Q: Hi Guys ,
I've noticed quite a drop off in A&W Restaurants - aw.un this week .
Just wondered if this was due to the recent market malaise or if there is something else going on in the company
Would this be a good time to add to a position . Cheers Keep up the good work !!
Read Answer Asked by Carol on June 11, 2013
Q: Hi Peter - One of last year's issues of Moneysaver talked about several convertible debentures. Where would be the best place to get up-to-date information on this type of issue and do you have any specific recommendations. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on June 11, 2013
Q: In your model portfolio, I see that there is only one "real estate" holding (FSV). In this sector, I own two REITs in my RRSP and realize that my weighting is way out of whack: (14% in REF.UN and 12% in REI.UN.) I am gradually attempting to diversify my holdings, using stocks that you have chosen in the model portfolio, and would like to know which of my two REITs to keep (or if neither or if both) and what percentage REITs should be in a portfolio. I have done very well with both of these REITs, especially REF.UN, but it's a bit painful to see these two stocks dropping daily. Thanks for the great service you provide.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on June 11, 2013
Q: Hi 5i Team,
Are all these reits still worth holding?
DI.UN, D.UN, MRG.UN, AX.UN, BTB.UN & CRR.UN.
Your opinion is much appreciated.
Henry
Read Answer Asked by Henry on June 11, 2013
Q: Do you have an updated opinion on AFN? I am holding a large position and have had a 10% gain since buying only a couple of months ago. Can we expect continued volatility and is the dividend sustainable? I'm wondering if I should trim my position and take the gains or keep for the dividend. Thanks for your continued help, you guys are great!
Read Answer Asked by Karyn on June 11, 2013
Q: WHAT WOULD BE YOUR FAVOURITE TWO U.S. STOCKS TO BUY TODAY? WE DO NOT NEED INCOME FROM THEM IF THIS MAKES A DIFFERENCE. THANYOU.
Read Answer Asked by John on June 11, 2013
Q: Hi Peter I'd like to get your opinion on Seadrill. SDRL recently raised its dividend to yield 9%, has a PE of 17.6 and a PEG ratio of .44. An order backlog of 2.9 billion for 2013 and 4.5 billion for 2014. Though I do wonder about financing for their new builds.
Your thoughts on the company and industry ?
Thanks Garth
Read Answer Asked by Garth on June 11, 2013
Q: Hello - What are your thoughts on the U.S. health care sector at this time? There are a fair number of ETF's that have come off their recent highs. Is this sector worth considering at this time?Thank you for your sound advice. Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on June 11, 2013
Q: Hi,
Could you please comment on whether it is better to hold XIT - S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index Fund
or just try to cherry pick among the 7 holdings(GIB.A,BB,OTC,MDA,CSU,CLS,WIN) there seems to be a good representation of 5i selections while the others seem to be
doing well or at least on the cusp. Thanks in advance
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on June 11, 2013
Q: With the recent bloodbath in the REIT sector, I've sold a handful of REIT holdings in our various portfolios. But have held on to the following despite the steep price declines: BTB, CSH, CUF, RMM and HLP. Do you see further declines with any of these? Are they likely to be fine in the long run? Our portfolios are reasonably diversified. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on June 11, 2013
Q: Hello Peter,
Do you have any advise on CTG (Global Minerals)? Recent drilling results on their silver/copper project in Slovakia appear to be quite encouraging. The infrastructure is there, initial capex is quite attractive, with production, I believe, to begin in for 2014. What do you think? Thanks for your continued invaluable insights.
Read Answer Asked by francesco on June 11, 2013
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