Investment Q&A

Q: Could we have your opinion on the Canadian Banks please? What would be your top 3 picks?

Thanks

Q: Hi Team,

I went looking through the questions and couldn’t find one like this. I am not looking for personal advice but the context is that I am closer to winding down the working years and am trying to build some income into the portfolio through dividend growers.

What would be your top seven dividend growers in both the US and Canada where the starting dividend is at least 1.5% indicating that management sees the dividend as a meaningful part of its capital allocation strategy? Obviously, I would prefer some sector diversification as well.

Please feel free to deduct as many questions as you deem appropriate.

Thanks for the great help!

Q: Wondering you thoughts on the Canadian banks. I currently hold TD and CBIL.

Q: Hi, can you rank these stocks for best to worst expected total return over the next 3 years in a non-registered account. Also, rank them for the lowest to highest risk.

Thanks for the great service!

Q: I am looking at buying Canadian Dividend payers. What are your highest conviction dividend payers. Can you provide top 10 list. Please keep in mind valuation.

Thanks

Q: Senior, in 80's, have full positions in these 5 dividend paying stocks already, and have cash to invest in another 5. Suggestions please for safety first. Don't need the income; reinvesting all dividends. thanks for your help.

Q: Hello all,

I am helping aid my young adult children in developing a portfolio of strong companies that pay a dividend. They were not comfortable buying during the VIX 30-50 range so they have not benefited from the recent rebound.

They are looking at holding any of these positions for 5 years (when they may need to liquidate a bit for a down payment on a property)

Please note, the American equities would be CDRs and hedged.


Here are my questions:

What entry point/range would you be comfortable buying any of these securities listed?

Do you recommend half positions in any of them at this time? Please list.

Taking into account the time frame, are there any companies you would recommend not buying?

Are there any sectors (with a particular security) which perhaps I should consider that is not on my list?

Please mention if there are other securities that might be better in satisfying the stated objective.

Do you forsee any problems with this approach and do you recommend something else to help offset anything?

I know that you don't have a crystal ball but your opinion is appreciated.

Please take as many credits as required.

Respectfully,
Arturo

Q: Both TD and J&J have become to large in my RRIF and I need to rebalance and sell some shares. What stocks would you suggest would be good alternatives to both. I do own RBC.

Thanks

Wayne

Q: Which names in the Growth and Balanced portfolios respectively do feel best about currently for a 3-5 year hold? Any related sector comments?

With thanks.

Q: Looking for some growth and a good dividend. Which two CDN banks would you go with?

Q: If I were to add two of the big five banks - TD, CM, BNS, BMO and RY - to my portfolio for yield and long term growth, which of the two would you recommend?

Thanks.

Q: Is TD as sell at this moment???.....Tom

Q: Good Morning,
I'm finally back at a break even point with both BNS & TD from where I bought them some time ago.
Are they worth holding, or are there other growthery choices that you would recommend. (I already have BN & BAM, so please exclude them from any suggested additions)
Thank you

Q: Added to my position near the lows this year. What did you think of their earnings?

Thanks for all that you do.

Q: Whats your current favorite financial in Canada ? 2nd choice ? How does IFC fit in ? Thank you.

Q: Hi Peter, I would like to get your opinion regarding a TFSA income portfolio with a bit of growth coming from Lumine. Can you give me your thoughts on dividend safety and dividend growth of the following. The objective is to use income in retirement and have a bit of growth. Dividends have been targeted at 4-5% as an average.
thank you in advance

Q: Thinking of switching from TD to RY since RY has dropped recently. The EPS and PE looks much better. The dividend pays out on April 24. When would I have to buy the stock to get the dividend. Cheers Steve

Q: Hi Peter. TD has been fined $3 billion by US authorities for their drug related money laundering transgressions (vs only $9 million in Canada). TD remains exposed to potentially an unlimited number of class action suits from the families of fentanyl victims, both in the US and Canada.

Do you believe that this class action exposure, as well as the potential for additional fines from Canadian authorities, to be a credible risk that may not be reflected in the current share price? I am concerned that this may be a drag on the stock for a lengthy period and am contemplating swapping my TD holdings for other Canadian banks. Your thoughts?

Q: What are your top dividend paying recommendations for a long term hold?

And how does SouthBow compare to them?

Q: Hello 5i,

Thanks for the detailed and quality answers during these "interesting" times. I know predictions are pretty much "off the table", but ... I wonder if you could ponder the chance over the next few years of a dividend cut at the Banks. (1 = impossible, 10 = possible if things get really bad).
Knowing that such an action would be a very tuff call for the banks to make. All Canadian banks in general, but specifically TD and BNS (which are some of my TSFA holdings and used to generate retirement dividend revenue.