Investment Q&A

Q: I have Student Transportation in my US account. What would be some good US dividend Stocks and/or ETF's I could invest in to replace the lost dividends that I receive when it is sold later this month? I am looking at 3 or 4 stocks and 1 or 2 ETF's.
Thanks for the advice as it is always welcome.

Q: Could you please suggest 2-3 undervalued US stocks with dividend 4% or more.

Thanks,
Milan

Q: Hello to all at 5i:
Is there some proxy you can suggest to gain an alternative exposure to the telecom sector other than the traditional companies in the space? I own Telus common shares and Bell preferreds and don’t want to increase those positions but am still underweight the sector. I’m really not interested in owning “more of the same” in Canada (RCI.B) and really don’t want Vodofone, AT&T, Verizon or a U.S. telecom ETF (which I think will be largely the latter two companies?). All I really see are slowing revenues and slowing dividends and lackluster share performance. I’m having trouble identifying opportunities that fit my usual investment thesis in this sector. Is there another way to play it that I’m not seeing?
Thanks for your thoughts,

Q: I am thinking of selling T and would like your recommendations on what to replace it with in the Telecom sector. I have 7% in this sector and 4% if it isBCE.

Q: On further weakness, I will be looking to initiate a position in a solid lower BETA growth stock in US. The sort of steady Eddy for the long haul, like BCE in Canada. Would D fit that bill, or would you have any better suggestion?
Thanks

Q: Hello, I see that AT&T has not been doing very well, actually down by about 22% since the beginning of the year. How do you explain that poor performance? Should we switch for another name in the same sector? Regards, Gervais

Q: Greetings 5i,

Just curious and for fun, do you have a "DOG of the DOW" pick?

CHeers!

Q: Would appreciate an update and your opinion on Verizon.

Wayne

Q: now that Verizon has acquired yahoo, what are your thoughts re: increase in share price, since the shares are floating a little above the 52 week low.
thank you.

Q: I am interested in an american telecom for RRSP

I was considering Verizon or AT&T

Please provide your thoughts on which one is presently the better buy based on
A. valuation
B. dividend growth
C. earnings

and the magnitude of the difference ( my perception is that the difference is small, but I would appreciate your thoughts.)

I would also be happy to consider any alternatives to these 2 in the telecom sector that you think has better upside. longterm hold.

thanks

Q: What is your opinion about Verizon? I understand Telcos are not necessarily good in a rising interest environment. I hope the news is already factored in the share price. I am looking to buy it for the dividend and about 4 to 5 percent capital appreciation. Thanks

Q: How do Canadian telecoms compare to US or European telecoms? If attempting to build a globally-diversified portfolio, which region would you suggest an investor go to for telecom exposure? Which companies would you recommend? Thanks in advance!

Q: Your thoughts on Verizon would be appreciated.
Thanks so much.

Q: Which of the three would be better to own in terms of safety, as well as income and some growth? If it were one of the US telcoms I would hold it in my RRSP.

Q: Hi guys I have just come in to a few Verizon shares and am wondering how you view Verizon in the next 6 months or so.
Thanks
R.W.

Q: I've almost completed a diversification of my current portfolio, and need only to build in more telco. In another portfolio I have plenty of T and BCE. What do you think of VZ? Any other suggestions, Canadian or foreign?

Q: Hi, I'm considering selling my Qualcomm (QCOM) for Electronics For Imaging (EFII), selling my Oracle (ORCL) for Verizon (VZ), and buying Celgene (CELG) with some unused $US. What do you think? Do you see any issues with any of these? Thanks a lot.