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Q: I am looking to add a little to some positions the criteria is :
1. capital preservation
2. dividend safety
WIR.UN, ENB, IPL, ZWE, BEP.UN, CHW, PIF, SPB SYZ, HEP, AD, SIS, NVU.UN, HOT.UN

please order the above and if you could give some reasons that would be helpful.ThanksYossi
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on October 21, 2019
Q: I notice that Enb is in your energy sector.Would KEy,Ppl and Trp be rated as energy? I recall that you recommended a 5% weighting in energy. How much of that would be for energy producers and how does those weightings compare to the the Tse energy sector index sector?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on October 10, 2019
Q: I would appreciate a recommendation on 6 Canadian dividend paying stocks with a growth element to them.

Read Answer Asked by Donna on October 02, 2019
Q: I am up 50% on BEP.un over the past couple of years. Would it make sense to sell my position and roll it into ENB? ENB performance over the same period has been very weak. In addition I will pick up significant yield.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 01, 2019
Q: Enbridge has been a long time favorite of yours but I find myself questioning the merits of holding this company. Three and five year charts are dismal and, I think, totally out of character with the type of stocks that you prefer. Every bit of perceived negative news causes a downward move in the share price. I have to assume that the current dividend is what supports the price but if interest rates start to rise this stock has all the look of a stock that will fall further. So I would really like your rationale for holding it your portfolio. Is there not another pipeline that has better growth characteristics?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 01, 2019
Q: Disregarding anything else, do u think investing in these three companies would be too concentrated or is there at least some diversication there, thanks?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on September 27, 2019
Q: ENB is u favourite.TRP in the same space had appeared on the Tech Analysis( which is very good) on Sep 10.Would U prefer ENB over TRP? or buy both? or buy TRP? or do not touch? Txs for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 27, 2019
Q: Hi, i have one TFSA account that represents 3.7% of my total investments. i want to change the objectif of this account for revenue. No issue on risk and a time horizon of 5 to 10 years. What would be the TOP 5 dividend paying stocks that could potentially pay approximately 5% yield with low or reasonable debt levels and growing dividends.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by André on September 25, 2019
Q: Hi,

I'm looking for another lo volatility, long term dividend payer with some growth like AQN, which I own. I also own TD and RY. Can you pick two choices for me from the above list? (as there are so many different offerings from BEP and BIP, I hope these are the correct ones? If not please suggest the better choice.)
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on September 19, 2019
Q: 3 part question
1. Are the dividends paid by AW.UN and BEP.UN eligible for the Canadian dividend tax credit ?
2. How safe would you consider the above 7 dividends stocks given the large payout ratios?
3. Do you favor calculating payout ratios using free cash flow?
Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on September 19, 2019
Q: I hold the above stocks in my portfolio. Thinking of adding QSR. Your thoughts. Or should I keep my cash for better opportunities during tax loss period ? BEW and PNG are my play money. Playing PNG with house money.
Read Answer Asked by Roy on September 12, 2019
Q: I am aiming for a 20-stock (or slightly less) portfolio of dividend payers. So each position will be 5% or slightly more.

In the pipeline / utility sectors I currently have ENB, TRP and BEP.UN. I am hoping to add one of the stocks below. I have a preference for good dividend growth and good management, but would prefer not to have too much overlap with BEP.UN if possible. Mind you, I suppose BEP.UN is quite diversified geographically which might make a case for being different anyway (your opinion ?). Which one would be the best fit, or is BEP.UN enough ?......

Canadian Utilities (CU)
Fortis (FTS)
Emera (EMA)
Algonquin Power (AQN)

Thanks.
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on September 09, 2019
Q: Based on current evaluations, would you swap FTS for ENB? Currently, also own BEP. I have owned FTS for a few years and have no concerns but wondering if ENB might provide a bit more upside (and larger dividend) at this point with a minimal change in risk. Owned in RRSP so no tax issues and doing this for a long term hold.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 06, 2019
Q: Hi 5i,
Hold the above companies in my TFSA ($30,000). % holdings around 10% for each, except CAE, OSS TRI, AD which are 3% - 5%.

Looking to deploy $5,000. Looking at d-un, dir-un, Telus & Fortis.

Safety and Income preferred, as in mid 60's. I would certainly welcome any other suggestions.

Thank You.


Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on September 05, 2019
Q: Hello 5i,
I need to increase the following: ABBVIE, CCL, AQN. ENB. LSPD. and TCL. Some like LSPD I hold as a satellite as I am mostly a value investor but will take advantage of your suggestions on a good growth opportunity but smaller scale than my value equities. Please list the above in the order that I would slowly increase these holdings by $2,000 at a time.
thank you
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on August 22, 2019