Investment Q&A

Q: Good evening!
I have shares of BCE at an ACB of $55.40, which today closed at $47.03. I thought maybe of establishing a rather large capital loss for future use by selling them and buying Telus as a proxy for the necessary holding time frame of 31 days to confirm the loss. However, looking at the charts I saw that Telus has been fairing a bit better than BCE lately, so I am not sure that there would be some 'reversion-to-the-mean' happening during the 31 days. That could mean I end up with less shares of BCE when the dust settles!
Sort of a two-parter here. First of all, is this a good idea at all? Second of all, if it is, is there perhaps another 'proxy' you might suggest I look at?
Thanks!
Paul K

Q: How safe is the dividend of Telus and BCE?

Q: Is there any CAD dividend stock paying over 6% yield that you feel are safe and can be invested for a long-term.

Q: Good day,

Is BCE still a buy at this price of $48.20?

Thanks,
George

Q: As boring as they may be, these six represent a large portion of the income aspect of my portfolio. Any of the six that you would say just sell?

Q: Good morning,

Please comment of Q2 Earnings for BCE .

Thanks,
George

Q: What canadian dividend stocks are most suitable now to buy on margin to enjoy the preferential tax treatment of dividends and possible capital gain due to lower rates.
Please list three stocks in order of preference
Thanks
Raouf

Q: Hi with interest rates beginning to edge lower what would be the sectors most likely to benefit? Could you give me a couple of your favourite picks for each of those sectors. Would you be edging in, fully buying in, or hold off for a possible October correction? With the likely chaotic return of Trump to the Presidency would the Renewable stocks such as BEPC be at risk of correcting under this scenario? He does not like windmills much... Thank you for your service and deduct credits as you see fit.

Q: I am contemplating to sell the LSPD (1.1%, -63%), MG (1.2%, -43%), TD (0.3%, -15%) and BCE (0.2%, -57%) from my portfolio and deploying the proceeds elsewhere. Please rate and recommend the selling preference order. Thank you very much. Bill.

Q: We have held BCE for many years in a RRIF account, generally for income (position size about 2%). Yes the dividend is great and likely to continue, but our position is now showing an unrealized loss close to 25%. I am thinking of selling and moving on to another opportunity that will provide better growth and returns. Comments please. Maybe the money is better placed in GOOGL, also in the communications sector? Or possibly into another USA dividend position? In our two RRIF's we hold ABBV, MSFT, PAGP, BTI. Rio Tinto, along with Canadian companies: MFC, WCP, BNS, TD, LIF, BIP.UN, AD.UN and USCL (for income). Growth may be a higher priority than income. Overall portfolio weightings for all six accounts combined is approximately 50% Canadian and 50% USA plus International. RRIF accounts are relatively small in value compared with non registered accounts

Q: Morning Team,

How would you rank the above 3 telcos from high to low and why?

As alway, thanks for your invaluable help.

H.

Q: My wife and I hold a blend of mainly dividend paying blue chip Canadian stocks (examples shown) in a diversified equity/fixed income portfolio. PE ratios on some of our dividend payers seem enticing to add to. As retirees with a reasonably conservative approach, what sectors does 5i feel have the best opportunity for P/E margin expansion over the next several years, assuming no 'abnormal' (whatever that is) market volatility and some moderation of interest rates? Consistent with the margin expansion theme, would 5i suggest we add to our existing dividend payers, or to more growth-oriented names like BN group?

Q: Why has the stock price of this blue chip company been beaten down so low.
Is the dividend secure? Such a high dividend yield is a red flag, no?

Q: Could you shed light on the change in BCE EPS since 2022 when it was a little above $2.50. EPS is currently below $1.50. It seems this is not due to an increased share count. What's the story?

Many thanks!

Q: In many of your recent answers as well as your report, you mention "interest rate decreases" and that they could help stocks like Telus and BCE, TD and BNS. I am wondering how much of a decrease this would have to be, as I am reading many articles that suggest we are in an aura of higher for longer, and interest rates will not be going back to the ultra low rates we have seen in prior years. So my question is, in your opinion, what percentage decrease would we have to see before there would be some sustainable upside movement to these stocks? Thanks.

Q: how low do you think the two telcos can keep going. at over a 10 year low now and even the unbelievable dividend [if it is not cut] does not stop bloodbath from going on and on day after day.

Q: I presently have these underwater stocks in a RESP. BCE, BEP.UN, ENB, FTS, LMN, XIC, ZEB, ZRE. The RESP will not be need for the next 10 years. I would like to sell some of these underwater stocks. Which stocks would you recommend keeping & which stocks would you recommend selling. Thanks … Cal

Q: No-one who ever bought BCE (including me) expected a >9% yield. If the fear is due to potential dividend cut and/or lack of growth, wouldn’t it be better for the company to just cut the dividend by 50% now and move on?

A 4.6% yield is still decent and maybe investors will actually make more in growth than they would have in income.

Q: We own Emera, BCE and Telus in a dividend portfolio and notes these three stocks were down today by around 3 percent. Should we be concerned holding any of these three over the next three years primarily for dividend income? Are their dividends safe and valuations reasonable to hold and/or accumulate?

Q: I have heard many times not to buy a falling knife. I currently own BCE and after many years I am now at an overall loss position. I am a senior and dividends are very important. What should I do, Buy more, or put a bag over my head and hold my breath, or sell?
thanks