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Q: Which one is / are your favorite (s) to add at this time and please explain briefly why. Long term investment. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on December 03, 2021
Q: Good morning,
I have noticed that my holdings in the above shares have declined to about the issue price of $25 in the last couple of weeks. I understand that BIP.PR.D is due to reset in January 2022 and ALA.PR.K in February. The price movement suggests to me that the companies plan to recall these shares but I haven't found any statements that they intend do so. It would make sense if they did as they will otherwise have to continue to pay a 5% dividend for the next five years. Do you have any information on this? I'm thinking that if I can buy more shares at $25 or less I will get one dividend and then a return of my $25 or I will continue to get 5% on those shares for the next 5 years.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on December 03, 2021
Q: Hi Team,
On your response to M Atal today, I am concern by
"The main issue is the tax deferral set up". ?
Horizons has already had to change its structure to adapt to new tax regulations. Horizon clients knows that, I had HXT & HXCN before the change structure. The change structure was made smoothly.
Can you develop "The main Issue" ? Do you mean Horizon will not be able to maintain the TRI structure in future ?
I like TRI structure for deferred gains.
Thanks
Best Regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on December 03, 2021
Q: What sequence would you add for largest overall return for 2 years and least risk for AND, ANRG, DCBO, LCFS, NBLY, STLC
Read Answer Asked by David on December 03, 2021
Q: hello 5i:
At present, we have no preferred shares in our portfolio and I'd like to add some. In a September question directed to you, you said:

"We are very comfortable with the credit of Fortis for income investors. We would rank: I, M, J, H, K, G, F"
Can you explain why the series I is ranked first? I'm looking at both the series I and the series M as there is a fairly large difference in yields. Is there a higher yielding company, utility-like, that provides a yield of 4-5% that would be considered very safe (almost bond-like; obviously looking for yield)
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 03, 2021
Q: Hi there, I've held FFH for a number of years in my unregistered account. I'm down 6%. This morning TD notified me of a corporate action which I don't understand. Can you explain what it means? I'm a growth oriented investor anyway and wonder if I should just sell and move on.( I already own the big 6 banks plus IFC and SLF.)

Thanks,
Andrea
Read Answer Asked by Andrea on December 03, 2021
Q: Hi Everyone at 5i! I need your advice. I have a non registered portfolio, half I have invested in Canadian and US growth and income stocks. The other half I would like to invest in something more secure. GICs come to mind, but with low interest rates, inflation and unfavourable taxation, they seem like a loosing proposition. Any low risk suggestions??? Thank you for all that you do!!! Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on December 03, 2021
Q: Dear 5i,
I have CCPC and my savings in this corporate account are significant (over 1M). I am comfortable with 80(stocks)/20(bonds) portfolio and my time frame is 20+ years.

My plan was to buy the following etfs:
Canada - VCN.TO (24%)
US - HULC.TO (32%)
Developed Markets - HXDM.TO (16%)
Emerging markets - HXEM.TO (8%)
Bonds - HBB.TO (20%)

Questions:
1) Do you think this geographical asset allocation is adequate?
2) Horizon etfs consist 76% of this portfolio. Do you think this is good idea, or should be limit my exposure to horizon stocks. If yes, what percentage of exposure would you recommend and which etfs I should replace them with?


Read Answer Asked by Atal on December 03, 2021
Q: Today Pizza Pizza (PZA) has announced it has signed a franchise expansion deal into Mexico. I have a preference for Canadian companies paying attractive dividends (for income supplement) that have an international presence. I am considering purchasing Pizza Pizza given the price is low and they are about to enter a market with a huge customer base. I'm assuming there are no other major North American pizza franchises in that market, if not, getting one's foot in the door is a smart move on Pizza Pizza's part. I think people have to still eat and pizza is cheap, delicious and filling so it should do well In Mexico. What is your opinion? Is this a good time to purchase Pizza Pizza stock?

PS I have read your comments about the company and your main point about it was from a 'growth' perspective. Does this new direction now place Pizza Pizza in the 'growth' category? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lucy on December 03, 2021
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