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Q: I don't have any communication stocks and It was suggested to increase by 8.3% by Portfolio analysis. These will have to be held in a RRSP. Would you be able to give me your top picks? Thank you so much. Love your new service.
Read Answer Asked by Louise on April 10, 2019
Q: I realize these companies market caps are quite far apart,but I consider them both utilities which one would you buy for a 2-4 year hold and why ,could you me tell about both as far as management,cash flow and growth thank you
Read Answer Asked by Greg on March 27, 2019
Q: I am very fortunate to be a member of 5I,Thanks
I wish you were actively advising on US stocks meanwhile however
for me to start please suggest some US stocks or etf for not very aggressive
stocks with high volatility but something like BNS,SLF,td in Canada Income is not my priority but steady growth is in my mind not stocks like canabis?
I appreciate your sugestion and has always benefited from them
Nizar
Read Answer Asked by Nizar on March 19, 2019
Q: Hi Peter and team, I'm just starting to look into setting up my RRIF and wanted to ask if 5i could recommend any good reading materials, with respect to what sort of assumptions I should make? Currently my portfolios are producing income which would equate to about the minimum I would consider withdrawing on an annual basis. This will be my only income other than CPP and OAS. Is there any benefit to equalizing my US/CAD exposures when I'm not really planning much travel to US? For example, I could replace my Telus with VZ or my RY with JPM. Thanks again for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by KEITH on February 14, 2019
Q: Peter could you suggest 5 can or us stocks that have a div us I have $15000 to invest for each one
I am a conservative investor looking for div income
Thanks for your opinion
Pat
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on February 06, 2019
Q: Hi 5i,

What would be your top 10 names for a U.S. growthy balanced portfolio?

TIA
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on January 28, 2019
Q: HI 5I.
PLEASE RATE YOUR TOP 5 US DIV. INCOME STOCKS BEST TO WORST FROM MY LIST.
ING, AMC, NHI, DWX, VZ, CCL, UN, PFE, PG.
OR YOUR OWN PICKS BASED ON CORE HOLDINGS. THANKS
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 21, 2019
Q: Hi, please comment on my method of transferring unwanted volatile stocks (nflx,vgt,itx,vmd) to safer div. options. I have placed 5% trailing sell orders with a 2% limit until sold or cancelled in order to capture more upside in this likely short bull rally.
Please suggest your best 5 core div. names in Canada, USA and international.
Please use appropriate number of question deductions.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 21, 2019
Q: I am now down to three companies that are under a 2.5% weighting. I would (as usual) appreciate your thoughts about these three. Thanks. RAM
Read Answer Asked by Ray on January 02, 2019
Q: I'm looking to diversify a little more into the US and would like a couple of your top pick value stocks in the consumer cyclical as well as consumer staple sectors.
Happy Holidays to all your staff.
Read Answer Asked by Lyle on December 19, 2018
Q: Hi there
Can you suggest 3 companies outside Canada for good dividend and some growth something reasonably safe ideal dividend in the 4% range
Sam
Read Answer Asked by Sam on December 13, 2018
Q: My weightings in each of the listed companies is less than 2.5%. I wish to eliminate some and build up others to the 2.5% level. What are the strongest candidates to keep and what are the weakest candidates to get rid of. As always, I appreciate your responses. RAM
Read Answer Asked by Ray on December 12, 2018
Q: Could you please suggest 2-3 US not technology stocks to buy after this decline.

Thanks,
Milan
Read Answer Asked by Milan on November 21, 2018
Q: Hi there,

In the process of transitioning my US 401K from a balanced portfolio to an income portfolio as i get ready to transition to retirement. If you could recommend 5 US stocks or low cost ETFs for income what would they be.
Read Answer Asked by kelly on November 12, 2018
Q: I have some funds available to add to one or two of the stated holdings. What looks best at this time?
Much appreciated. RAM
Read Answer Asked by Ray on November 09, 2018
Q: Would you recommend buying these companies for a conservative investor? Or others?
Finally, Is it important to hold American stocks in ones portfolio and which stocks would be your favorite conservative stocks?
Many thanks rose
Read Answer Asked by Rose on October 15, 2018
Q: I am a conservative investor who would appreciate your recommendations as to the best 5 US stocks/ETFs to own over the next 2-3 years. Dividends are not necessary, however preference is for low risk stock recommendations.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on September 07, 2018
Q: Good Afternoon,
I don't follow the US market that closely, I'm looking for a handful of safer blue chip dividend payers ? Such as AT&T , perhaps you can list a few other names in various sectors you feel are well managed companies with good yield.
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by Chris on July 30, 2018
Q: Greetings 5i,

I currently hold a full position in BCE, and consider it one of my "core" holdings. Moreover, I very much like the prospects of the telecom sector as a whole, given its (at least in theory) ability to hold up well under adverse economic conditions. Thus, I have been considering adding a position in either AT&T or VZ to diversify my geographical exposure to the sector. I have a fairly long time horizon (I am 36), and am in no great rush, but would, nonetheless, greatly appreciate your insight into each as a long-term "core" addition to a generally conservative portfolio.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Lucas on May 28, 2018
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