Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i - what do you think the 10 year prospects are for BCE and Telus? Would you start or add to a position at current prices?

Thanks, Neil

Q: In the 2008 financial crisis Manulife a good mom and pop steady dividend payer cut its dividend that many small investors depended on and Manulife took over a decade to start to recover. I see BCE much the same as many of its stock owners have depended on it for growth and dividends and is in most Canadian portfolios. These small investors once bitten are unforgiving and will not return. What do you think?

Q: If I have a drip set-up, is there a reason why the reinvestment did not occur in January?

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BCE is trending down, ex-dividend. If YOU would cut the dividend, would you wait for next earning release in May, or sooner? What would be the probability the stock stays flat, instead of up or down when/if the dividend is cut?

Is Rogers a better bet at the moment or just a hold (I just sold it for tax loss) ?
I’m sticking with my Telus for now.
Thanks. Have a good week.

Q: Hello 5i,

I'm thinking of selling my BCE shares in my non-registered account for tax loss purposes since I'm also expecting a dividend cut shortly. I'm looking to replace the dividend income as much as possible and I'm thinking of putting the proceeds in Telus (which I already own) or FRU.UN (not owned but I already own TOU). I'm debating whether a possible capital appreciation with BCE following a dividend cut makes it worth rebuying after 30 days instead of continuing to hold T or FRU.UN for the long term? Overall, my goal is to maintain my dividend income with this particular trade.

I'm also thinking about replacing FSV with HPS.A (I had HPS.A FOMO a few months ago but I'm not sure it's going back to its previous days?) in my TFSA for overall returns and I'm wondering if you have a preference between the two?

Thank you,
Lisa

Q: I have 3% position in BCE down 30% nonregistered account. I am thinking of selling and buying BN for long term. Can I have your thoughts?

Q: I have noticed Rogers has paired up with Comcast’s Xfinity. Would you know what benefit this is for Rogers and is it a threat to Bell. Thanks … Cal

Q: What do you think of telus or bce for income and some growth. is there a recovery in the near future.

Q: Hello 5I.
I have a loss on BCE of about 30%.
Now I bought for the steady 7% div at the time and now am down a lot. Is there a stock with. Good future to switch too or just ride it out as it could recover in time and could be close to the bottom? Thanks.

Q: I own BCE and RCI and thinking of selling one and buying the other or possibly just leave it as is what are you thoughts. I do own T and am actually up on it. This is in an RRSP account.

Q: Hello. Notwithstanding the obvious issues with some of these names, as well as with the sector more broadly, how would you rank these 4 on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the best. Context is ~ 2 year timeline.

Thank you.

Q: Hi group can you please comment on Capitol direct trust - last quarter they paid out 9% + over last 3 yrs they have averaged 7+ %. What is your assessment of the risk rewards in this sector i suspect that restrictions on liquidly and management fees are concerns but the attractive quarterly payout are very attractive in this unstable market overall your thoughts please. I am 74 and retired so steady income is a driver. Also please rate the above stocks (1-10 . 10 being best) Thanks for your help

Q: BCE and MG are mine losers and I want to sell one. Please advise which one would you let go or do you still think I should hold both of them and why

Thanks for the great service.

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

With the intent of better opportunities elsewhere, would YOU be a seller of BCE held in a registered account? (A significant loss, given the time we've held BCE)

Or, would YOU consider it a hold?

If a seller, would YOU add to our current holdings in Telus?

Or would YOU not stay in the sector for the time being due to all the headwinds it’s experiencing?

Thanks for your help.

Q: Hi Group looking for some direction on following stocks. Looking for growth along with some dividend return. \plse give me a couple (5) of your suggestions that fit the guidelines lastly please rate them all 10 being best

Q: Hello.,

What would happen to either company if the MLS deal did not go through? For example: Would this be accreditive to rogers and negative to bell?

Thank you

Q: Have any insiders been buyers of the stock recently?

Thx

Q: Hello 5i,
I couldn't find an answer for this question, so I hope it isn't a repetitive one. If so, my apologies.
Given that BCE will cut the dividend (even if just for argument's sake), what will be the impact on the share price? In your experience, does the size of the dividend cut generally equate to a similar sized rebound in price, or a fraction thereof? If a 50% dividend cut, what might be the potential rebound compared to a complete elimination of the dividend?
And, finally, any sense of when the board would want to have that decision made?
Many thanks for your insights - much appreciated, as always!!
Cheers,
Mike

Q: Any stock suggestions for replacement of BCE.

Q: Regarding BCE under performance. In your opinion do you think a CEO replacement is in order and might rejuvenate the stock price and give investors more confidence in management. It seems to me that the current CEO is "reaching" for growth by looking South to a more competitive market and it won't end well. Has the board at BCE ever replaced their CEO? If I understand correctly the CEO said the dividend was not going to change in 2025 and from your last post you stated the board might reduce it. Am I incorrect or is this another example of misinformation from the current CEO?