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Q: I don’t have any REIT exposure at the moment and am looking at DIR.UN. Although the yield is good and revenue is growing fast, it doesn’t appear to have a great track record on growing either earnings or the distribution. Forecast EPS is expected to rise significantly from current levels, however the ’24 and ’25 forecasts are still only about 1/3 of what was earned in 2021/22. The payout appears to have not increased since 2013(!) What needs to change for this REIT to restore earnings to past levels and to grow the distribution? Recent high rates I expect were/are part of the problem but likely are not the entire story.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 24, 2024
Q: My grandson's TFSA has done very well, in large part due to excellent advice/info from 5i Research. He now needs to raise some cash to make a down-payment. Of the following stocks (ordered by size, i.e. NVDA is his biggest holding and LMN is smallest), which would you be most inclined to sell, given he is in his mid-20s and has a growth focus? Top 5-7 sell candidates would be sufficient.
Thanks again for the excellent service!

XQQ:CA
IUSG:US
VFV:CA

NVDA
GSY
CSU
TOI
TECK.B
SHOP
BYD
TOU
KXS
ATZ
HPS.A
ISRG:US
REAL
BEP.UN
BEPC
LMN
Read Answer Asked by Ed on June 24, 2024
Q: Hi there,

I’m looking for a preferred for a small portion of my portfolio. These BEP preferreds are floating rate variety. Can you tell me how they will behave with the current interest rate forecast and which one to buy?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 24, 2024
Q: Payfare is currently under a CTO as (quoted from their press release):

"The delay in the Annual Filings is due solely to the delay in receiving the System and Organization Controls (" SOC 1") auditor's report from its material vendor (the " Vendor ") which is required in order for the Company's independent auditors to complete their required audit procedures to issue their opinion"

How much of a concern or potential red flag do you view this to be?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on June 24, 2024
Q: Hello. I used to rely on a Canadian stock total return calculator available on the Canadian stock channel. It allowed me to calculate the returns for Canadian stocks from the 1990s up to the present day. This tool was incredibly useful and helpful. However, recently, the site has become completely blank, and the calculator is no longer accessible. Do you know the reason behind this sudden change? Additionally, if you’re aware of any other platforms where I can find a similar stock return calculator, I’d greatly appreciate your insights! Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Esther on June 24, 2024
Q: I am retired
Looking for income with some possibility of growth
Please rank rio, Russell, Cisco, aqn
Any other suggestions appreciated
Many thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 24, 2024
Q: In a non-registered US account, I wish to purchase anything Now that .. 1. Pays no dividends or interest. 2. Keeps up with real inflation ( US inflation is greatly understated ) 3. Would survive a 50 market crash largely unscathed. Already have 10% precious metals …… thanks - JP
Read Answer Asked by James on June 24, 2024
Q: Can you please advise on the top 5 stocks for people looking for copper exposure in their portfolio? Please order in terms of risk-adjusted long-term returns, factoring in the current stock price. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Menaka on June 24, 2024
Q: Everyone, what three characteristics makes a good investor? Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on June 24, 2024
Q: What do you think of this company and its prospect going fwd long term? While do own lots of tech, I wonder if this might be a good addition?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on June 22, 2024
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