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Q: I hold the above in a RIF and have weighted to cover the required withdrawal amount with dividends. Does this sound appropriate and if not, would appreciate your thoughts. Do you see a major loss of principal if markets continue its downward trend. Thanks for all your help.
Read Answer Asked by diane joan on June 16, 2017
Q: I'm holding about 5% of my investments in cash in a US dollar account and looking to invest in a blue chip dividend paying stock. Maybe one of the two above or another name you like. I'm 80 so dividend and low risk is what I would like to find.
Thanks for your great service

Read Answer Asked by Greg on May 05, 2017
Q: Hello 5i team,
I am a value investor looking for dividend income. I would like to know if I should sell JNJ $3000 profit, M M M $4000 profit, T $5000 profit and others with $1000-$3000 profit. I do not need the money. I like to hold and sell only if there is a problem such as dividends disappearing.
If you write "sell" what do you think of "Old Republic", and "BB&T"? If you suggest "sell all with profits $1000-$4000" could you suggest replacements for dividends with a 10 year outlook?

thank you
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on January 23, 2017
Q: I am currently up 30 to 60% on these companies, all are held in an RSP or RIF account. Would you add, take profits, or sell full position in any of these funds. I have about $20,000 to invest currently in my RRSP and am wondering if it is to late to start a new US position. I am considering facebook or google? Thanks for your input!
Read Answer Asked by diane joan on December 12, 2016
Q: The above group of companies, so called bond proxies medical supply and consumer staples do not seem to be participating in the Trump boost post election. Many have sold off sharply. Do you view this as a buying opportunity?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on November 29, 2016
Q: Greetings
Have you ever considered a list of stocks to own, dare I say it, forever? Something so enduring that you can almost set it and forget it. My list would include Berkshire Hathaway, Phillip Morris, Coca Cola. It would discourage frequent trading, focusing on price targets, hand wringing over every quarterly, etc.
Looking forward to your thoughts.
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Tim on November 18, 2016
Q: Good day,

I know that your focus is not the US but the landscape is changing with the election so perhaps you could just be a sounding board. I have a large position in JNJ (for growing yield and broad diversification), a full position in EXE (for yield), and a 3% position in CRH (for growth). JNJ trades at a premium, justly so. I was thinking of swapping these holdings except maybe EXE for CVS, NVO and DHR. DHR is now focused since its spin off of Fortive and has been a long-term outperformer (it is devices and consumables). NVO (drugs) and CVS (broad healthcare) are great growth stocks that are beaten down compared to JNJ and together offer comparable yields. What would be your thoughts?

Thanks!

Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on October 07, 2016
Q: Your current opinion on these 2 companies in the US for a buy and hold investor? They have a good track record on dividends, the payout ratio's are not out of control and obviously a proven long term track record. On the more aggressive side, what is your opinion of HCP ?
Read Answer Asked by Tim on September 12, 2016
Q: May I have your thoughts on the talcum powder lawsuit? I am not so much afraid the company has known they are selling a carcigen or even that they have been unknowingly selling a carcigen. I am more concerned about the legal costs defending themselves from these lawsuits. The stock was up today inspite of loosing the case. I assume they will appeal.
Read Answer Asked by James on February 25, 2016
Q: Hello Peter and Team, I,m wondering if it is time to take profits on my U.S. stocks as two of these are up over 100% and the others between 30 and 50%. Also the currency gain of almost 25% I receive over 2000.00 U.S. in dividends per year for an investment of around 80,000.00 U.S. This is in my cash account so I imagine I will pay a fair amount of cap. gains tax. Thank you Herb
Read Answer Asked by Herbert on February 02, 2015
Q: Hello 5i.
We would like to increase our Healthcare sector alloc.
We purchased JNJ Aug2014 @ $100. We are currently up ~ 2%. It represents only 1% of Pfolio. Have read your reply to Satesh today re etfs XLV and PSCH, and we are considering selling our JNJ, and purchasing 2-3% position in XLV (it holds 10% in JNJ), and 1-1.5% position in PSCH.
What are your thoughts on this idea. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terrance on January 26, 2015
Q: I just turned 65. I have the following US stocks in my RRSP.
PG,JNJ,UTX,HIG,PVH,HON,GE,DXJ,T,YUM,IBM,USB,NOV,F,KEY,MS,NKE,AXP,ETN,VZ,GS,PFE,JPM,SBUX,COH. The total value of these stocks is $64000. Which one's would you recommend I keep and which one' should I get rid of. I do not plan to take the money out till I turn 71.

Thanks for help.
Read Answer Asked by John on May 15, 2014
Q: I have about $50,000.00 US which I am looking to use to purchase 3-4 US stocks in a non-registered (taxable)account. I am happy to hold long term. Am thinking of purchasing either Disney or Time Warner and one or two others. Can you recommend a couple of additional US larger caps? We do have AIG/Halliburton/GE in our rrsp. Thanks for the terrific service. Bill Y.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on May 14, 2014
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