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Q: For the last 11 years - I have been investing in Canadian companies with a track record of dividend increases. I have been a 5I member for most of those 11 years and you have always provided very insightful guidance - Many thanks!

The strategy has worked pretty well and is very tax efficient owing to the Dividend Tax Credit. Recently there has been alot of political talk about "taxing the rich" particularly vis a vis the capital gains inclusion rate - with less - but still some talk about elimination of the DTC. ("Rich" of course means anyone with any taxable holdings at all).

Aside from the obvious impact on my tax bill if the DTC were reduced or eliminated - I worry that there would be huge impact on the Canadian market. What are your views on the likelihood of a change to the DTC and would you expect a large impact on the stock price of Canadian dividend payers.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gary on October 25, 2021
Q: Hello 5i:
I am thinking of replacing AQN in my TFSA as I feel the company has become stagnate lately and I have a 50% profit from owning it since 2014. I have been thinking AQN and buying either PPL or TRP.
Can you rate which pipeline you like best and why? Or, would you stay with AQN?
Read Answer Asked by James on October 25, 2021
Q: Can you please clarify for me the following:

In terms of dividends, there is an "ex-dividend date", and a "pay date".
If one owns shares as of the ex dividend date and sells before the pay date, does one collect the dividend anyway?

Appreciate your help.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on October 25, 2021
Q: What metal sector(s) would you recommend that will stand to benefit the greatest from the move to renewables. Please provide 3 growth companies to consider.

Would you also please provide 3 value companies that show solid values and good rebound opportunities in the same or similar sector.
Thanks, Peter.
Read Answer Asked by PETER on October 25, 2021
Q: If you were to invest in oil related stocks now for a 2 year hold what companies would you be inclined to invest in?
Read Answer Asked by shirley on October 25, 2021
Q: Thanks for the wonderful service. I owe Antero Midstream. It has recovered quite a bit I am still down about 6%. My other Oil stocks are even worst hit with Suncor down 27% and VET 42%. These are the only holding in Oil. Are we near the top of the hill on Oil prices. Should I cut the loss on AM or is there still room to run. If I cut the loss can you provide any suggestion to play the Oil or stay away for now. Holding period is not a constrain and everything is in registered account so no tax consequences
Read Answer Asked by Nimish on October 25, 2021
Q: These companies appeal to me for various reasons, some of which I currently own. For new money in an unregistered account, in your opinion which two would have the most pop in the near future and likely for a 3 yr hold? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David C. on October 25, 2021
Q: What are you thoughts on thermo fisher for a long term hold. It seems like the magna of health care industry providing products for making drugs without the risk of drugs going of patent . They also make some drugs on limited runs for companies. How do these companies do in a rising interest rate world if that does come to pass.
Read Answer Asked by Geoff on October 25, 2021
Q: PYPL just stated that it is not pursuing an acquisition of PINS at this time Please note "at this time" Please comment & should we hold on to Pins. On Oct 22 Pins stated it will report Q3 on Nov 4. Txs for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 25, 2021
Q: Can you rank these US technology stocks? Perhaps based on risk, and another ranking based on growth.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on October 25, 2021
Q: hi can I have your opinion on Intel earnings/guidance. and can I get your top picks for a semiconductor stock please...
thx chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on October 23, 2021
Q: what are your thoughts on thermo fisher at current prices for a long term hold. I would like some health care exposure without drug specific concerns.
It seems to me that Thermo is the Magna of pharma and biotechs is that a fair comparison ?
As they produce all the products necessary and even produce drugs in small batches for some pharma companies.
Read Answer Asked by Geoff on October 22, 2021
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