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Q: Because I cannot contribute new funds to my LIRA, I have a number of high-yield stocks to generate income that can be reinvested in growth. Full position in PDC for diversification and smoothing effect, half position in everything else. How safe are these utility and REITs dividends with 7-9.5 % yields? Alternative suggestions for 10 year plus strategy? (Please deduct as many credits as required)
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 01, 2018
Q: Hi 5i Crew,

I am considering a entry position in CGI Group. I like the sector for future growth and am a believer that "buying at all time high" is a good strategy. My reservation is that it does not generate a dividend. I think if it did, 5i would be more favorable to the company (as I believe you are strong supporters of dividend stocks - for many good reasons). Question. Do you think CGI would consider initiating a dividend in the near term ?
Read Answer Asked by Jim on February 01, 2018
Q: On a business new channel I heard a comment about Utilities NOT being as "safe" an investment as we are generally lead to believe. I didn't quite catch if "safe" was referring to the stock price or the under laying business. You would think the safety of the under laying business would be based on expansion and price they can charge for their product. In terms of the proverbial "Utilities are safe defensive plays" would the stock brokers be referring to share price or the business model?
Read Answer Asked by Phil on February 01, 2018
Q: Hi 5i,
For an RSP focused on growth, which two would you pick for cybersecurity exposure? Or would you pick something else (other than an ETF)?
TIA
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on February 01, 2018
Q: SALES BY INSIDERS
I have seen some insider selling activity for the above noted companies. A few officers of Enbridge sold over 50,000 shares each in December. As well, I noted a few ALA directors sold over 15,000 shares each last month.
Do you view these insider selling activities as unfavourable?

On the other hand, another Energy company (IPL) had favourable insider selling activity, in my opinion, since there were only buyers and not sellers.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 01, 2018
Q: Good Morning. My question is about AVO. I owned this stock for several frustrating years, lost lots of money and finally sold it in August 2016. At the time, the CEO seemed to be particularly insensitive to what it means to be a public company. Avigilon was engaged in what it called the "price adjustment model" which effectively trashed operating profit in the name of longer term growth potential. The stock was in a downward spiral.
I see 5i is recommending this stock again and has it in their model portfolios. What is your opinion about management now (assume it is the same CEO) and how much of a discount should this stock get in light of past operating performance.
Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Sue on February 01, 2018
Q: I can put one of these into my TFSA, the other two into my cash account. Which would you suggest for the TFSA?
Read Answer Asked by David on February 01, 2018
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