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Q: I saw the question Murray asked on dividend increases of Canadian banks and it made me curious. Could you provide a historical annualized return combining dividends and capital gains for the same banks over the same 18 years { 2000-2018 } ?
Read Answer Asked by Garth on October 15, 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: Good morning
Based on current climate and uncertainty, I started to liquidate some holding or at least profits over the last few weeks....about 30% cash...however, I would like to place some cash in income producing stocks (REIT/XHY) or other such stable stocks...I fully understand we are in volatile market..but was wondering which you would recommend 5 or 6 names for income with what we would be considered less volatile in this environment..+4%..yields...when things settle will deploy back into my core holdings...thanks
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on October 11, 2018
Q: With the recent sell off, have any of the above stocks (contained in either the Income or Balanced Portfolios) reached the stage where you would call them "table-pounding buys"? In other words, has the market overreacted and the pendulum has swung too far?

Obviously, there is always the chance of a continued downdraft, but at some point you just step in top up your holdings.

The Income Portfolio is sitting on 10% cash...any thought to deploying some of it soon? Thanks...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 11, 2018
Q: In my husbands lif account we are going to need to replace enercare with safe dividend stocks. Sectors are not important. Current holdings are : A and W, BGI.un, Crius, Gamehost, RNW. Current dividends are greater than the withdrawal. We would be looking to add stocks whose dividends would be reasonable safe in an economic slow down.
How do you feel about the following strategy and please feel free to offer other suggestions or comments:
Bip.un, Bce, Alta gas, Bns-
Either fortis or Aqn
And then something with growth potential such as a corby ( as it has no debt) or transcontinental ?
We are also open to other suggestions.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maggie on October 01, 2018
Q: What Canadian stocks would be considered dividend growers?
Read Answer Asked by Herbert on September 25, 2018
Q: I know these companies span the financial category and they're not comparing apples to apples exactly but I'm looking to maintain stable dividend income and long term growth. Assuming equal weight except for IGM (much higher weight), would you recommend a weight shift? An addition/subtraction of position?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 24, 2018
Q: Good morning...my financials listed above make up 12.8% of my portfolio. (TD 3.8, BNS, 3.3, SLF 3.1 and GS 2.6)..I was looking at changing it up a bit and selling GS and adding to either TD, BNS or SLF..dividend not a big concern...looking for a bit more growth potential in the Financials...what do you think? or other alternative..
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on September 19, 2018
Q: As per u many positive comments,I am going to buy BNS for myself & 30yr old daughter.Please adise for which a/c-RSP,TFSA or Non-registered a/c.My RSP will be transferred to RIF by this year end,A required withdrawal in 2019 will most likely reduce my OAS..Also please which a/c should the purchase for my daughter,Thanks for u usual great views & services
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 04, 2018
Q: Out of the stocks you cover can i get your top 7 recommendations for good long term dividend/growth stocks for a non registered account that have a good DRIP option.
TY!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on September 04, 2018
Q: For a 8/10 year time period and about $20,000 what 4/5 stocks would you recommend for high dividend and security, including banks and others in order of preference.
Many thanks as always.
Harold
Read Answer Asked by Harold on August 31, 2018
Q: Hi group - BNS taking a hit due to lass than stellar results (compared to other Cad banks) in the 2 nd quarter. I also own TD (trading near its high) my question is should I cash in 1/2 (500 shares) of TD and purchase more BNS to try and take advantage of the lower stock price (I am thinking that BNS has a lot more upside potential in the coming mths and years. Also I own the US banks and am becoming frustrated with their performance - what going on? they should be trading higher due to the strong economy?...Thanks for your guidance on this
Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 30, 2018
Q: Yesterday,you listed BNS as your no.1 preference of the big 6 can. banks even after it missed estimated eps.whereas the other 3 that had reported beated.Subsequently,NA reported a beat.As of Aug 24,it was the worst performer of the big 6 on a 3mo,1yr & 5yr basis as per TRI.So please advise your reasons of choice,& is this a good entry point.Thanks for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 30, 2018
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