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Q: I own ZMT but don't notice much upside. Are direct mining holdings, such as the ones mentioned or others, be a bettter investment? What about cyclical considerations?
Your input is appreciated!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on January 09, 2017
Q: Greetings, Peter, Ryan & co.
While dividends are nice to have I do not require them from my portfolio. Reasonable safety is important to me. With that in mind would you please give me your top two or three picks (US or Canada) in each of the following: Healthcare/Pharma/Biotech, Technology, Energy, Precious Metals.
Please feel free to debit my account with as many questions as you deem appropriate.
With appreciation,
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on January 09, 2017
Q: Hi 5i team,

Are the dividends paid by this group qualify for the Dividend Tax Credit?

Thanks for your great service.

Henry
Read Answer Asked by Henry on January 09, 2017
Q: In pursuing my goal to maintain a well-diversified portfolio, I am trying to decide how and even why to differentiate between pipelines and utilities. Both sectors operate in regulated sectors (at least in Canada), both sectors will be adversely affected by higher interest rates due to debt levels and both sectors generally pay reasonably attractive dividends. As for their differences, I see utilities potentially performing better as the economy improves and the pipelines more affected by politics.

Should these sectors be treated as different when composing a portfolio or can companies be "mixed and matched" under a more generic "regulated" or quasi "fixed income" part of the portfolio and thereby treated as almost the same?

If your answer is "yes" would you endorse a switch from IPL to AQN for better long term growth with less volatility? (taxes not an issue)

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 09, 2017
Q: I'm considering adding one of these three stocks to my portfolio. Kindly give me your ranking in terms of preference, based on a longer term growth and dividend yield prospect. Much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on January 09, 2017
Q: Hi Peter
I am reviewing my so called balanced portfolio.as we head into 2017
Right now this is where its at.
NON STAPLES 10%--STAPLES 9%--FINANCIALS 18%--HEALTH 9%--ENERGY 9%
INDUSTRIALS 11%--TECHNOLOGY 10%--MATERIALS 14%--UTILITIES 4%
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 2%--
AS YOU SEE IT IS OUT OF WHACK--COULD I PLEASE HAVE YOUR COMMENTS ON ANY
SECTOR YOU THINK I SHOULD REDUCE EXPOSURE AND ALSO ANY I SHOULD ADD TO-
IF YOU WANT ME TO ADD ANY STOCKS TO SAY UTILITIES OR TELCOM--WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST---I CURRENTLY HAVE AQN-BEP.UN-FTS AND T--I GUESS I COULD ALSO TOP THESE UP----IN THE OTHER SEGMENTS I HAVE AT LEAST 4 OR 5 STOCKS.
THANKS --HAVE A GOOD 2017

PETER
Read Answer Asked by peter on January 09, 2017
Q: Hi Guys
Just thinking with the recent cyber attacks on the US election, as well as on our own Hydro grid, if this will be a concern for the next US administration, and should be a concern for our "picture Opt" guy in Ottawa.
What would be 5I opinion on this, and if it is a concern, would you consider panw to be in a good place on this, or are there any other including Canadian listed companies.
Thanks in advance and Cheers for 2017
Read Answer Asked by Rick on January 09, 2017
Q: Market reaction on the previous earnings report for Aecon, AutoCanada and Brookfield Asset Management brought me unpleasant surprises and the price of stocks substantially dropped. This makes me nervous as we approach the new earnings season. My questions are:
1. Would you recommend holding the above listed stocks or perhaps selling some of them?
2. In general, shouldn't it be safer to sell all stocks a week or two before earnings, an buy them again later?
Read Answer Asked by Rudolf on January 09, 2017
Q: In the REIT sector I currently own ZRE & XRE. I am moving my REITS to my RRSP due to the tax implications ( ie no Dividend Tax Credit ). 1)
1) What are you favourite investments in this sector ?
2) Do you see a need to own individual REITS as opposed to an ETF?

Thank you.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on January 09, 2017
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