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Q: Seem to be some good deals out there. Would you be able to suggest a list of top 10 compelling buys in this current market decline?
Read Answer Asked by D on March 14, 2023
Q: hi
I own MFC. Would it be pointless to add another for diversification? Is SLF still your favourite? Or would you just add to MFC?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on March 14, 2023
Q: Any stocks being unfairly punished today because of SVB fallout that look interesting to you?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on March 13, 2023
Q: What are the companies getting attractive in these times?..I bought some BN..it had a 4% drop yesterday..Please suggest any quality companies to watch. Thanks.

Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on March 13, 2023
Q: Non registered account : I sold a majority of stocks in 2022-2023 in order to convert them into a diversified dividend ETFs portfolio.I though intend to only keep" safe stocks for long term".Please could you rank them in this "safety perspective" , a "hold,buy, or sell" comment would be greatly appreciated,considering the fact that in this case,selling a stock would result in "buying an ETF in the same sector" .Many Thanks for your excellent website ,J-Y
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on March 13, 2023
Q: In my RIF, the SLF position is now 5.5%. I have a very small starter position (< 1%) in BRK-NE. Thinking of reducing SLF by 1.5% and putting it into BRK . I realize there will be an overall reduction in dividend from the reduced SLF position but am anticipating growth in BRK will more than offset this issue . Any concerns on such a move ?
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on February 28, 2023
Q: Would you have better stocks
ATZ,CGY,JWEL ,HORIZON ETF
to buy now?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by gabriel on February 24, 2023
Q: Hello, I have too many financial stocks and I would like to sell one of the above but I'm not sure which one to let go of. I was thinking of letting X go or one of the Brookfield stocks. Your thoughts please, I feel I can get enough diversification with only four stocks in this sector. Thank you in advance.

Cheryl
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on February 24, 2023
Q: I've dithered and let my position in Shaw run. To get prepared for the takeover, I'm thinking of moving in Bell, Telus and Sunlife in equal weightings. Looking for safety and dividends, any better ideas?

thanks in advance for the help,
Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Roger on February 21, 2023
Q: I am a value dividend investor of 77 years, Portfolio analysis says I am over 20% in Financial industry. I hold BAC, BNS, FSZ, JPM, MFC, SLF, TD, X. I am up in all except one and the dividends keep rolling in. I am loath to let any go. If it is needed, please suggest a substitution.
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on February 13, 2023
Q: HI guys

Wondering if you were looking at buying an insurance stock today and hold over 5 years looking at some dividends but mostly total returns would you buy Intact or Sunlife? Do you see a stronger management team at either?

Thanks

Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on February 09, 2023
Q: I HAVE TD WHAT WOULD YOUR FAVORITE BE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY OTHER. A U.S. BANK WOULD BE OK TOO.
AND AS FAR INSURANCE WHERE WOULD YOU PUT MONEY NOW
THANKS.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 26, 2023
Q: These 3 equities are part of 13 in an income oriented portfolio. SLF is the only financial. If it were you, would you sell one of the Telco.s and purchase a bank? In a word, where would you want to tilt, do you believe the better return lies with financials or with Telco.s. If one is to be sold, which Telco would you let go?

Read Answer Asked by Leonard on January 19, 2023
Q: Which would recommend for overall returns: BAM, BCE, ENB or SLF? Looking for solid dividends with some growth.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 18, 2023
Q: Growth investor, high risk tolerance, who enjoys dividends as well. Im currently sitting close to 21% in Financial Services, a combination of long held holdings with big gains; GSY, SLF, newer purchases down slightly; ZEB, HCAl, and the newest and worst performer ECN. Stock positions are close to 5% each, I add or trim accordingly, ETF's are smaller. I wrestle with knowing holding good companies long term is the way to outperform, against opportunity costs of holding underperformers and or overweighting the wrong sectors for the year. If you managed your own $, what % would you hold here, if trimming, what order ? Emotionally it's much easier to trim GSY with big gains than ECN at a loss, but then there is the trimming the winner and holding the looser thing?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on January 17, 2023
Q: Hi there. I am looking for a dividend growth company or ETF to add to our kids RESP with a 10 year time horizon. What do you recommend from the 5i Research universe to initiate a position in now. After the initial purchase, I intend to dollar cost average on an ongoing basis. I already have Telus, Abbvie, and BMO in two other accounts and those are my highest dividend payers.
Read Answer Asked by Zohreh on January 17, 2023