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Q: Hello 5i team,
Need to build equity portion of a portfolio for a recently retired almost senior citizen.
Very conservative, sleep at night stocks. Not needed for at least 5-10 years.

Need about 10 for RRSP and 4-5 for TFSA.

Do you agree with above stocks or would you pick others?
No oil stocks and no significantly cyclical stocks.
Don't need to be dividend payers but looking for total return of 5-8% or more per year on average.
Can you provide about 12 choices including above suggestions if you agree for RRSP and 4-5 for TFSA.

Take as many credits as needed.
Thank you so much for this great service.
Read Answer Asked by Tulio on January 26, 2022
Q: These companies are in my husband’s TFSA.
They were chosen from your Balanced and Income Model Portfolios.
Would you suggest adding any other companies to this portfolio?
Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Donna on January 17, 2022
Q: Hello: I want to add an insurer stock in Canada and the USA. I admire and follow FAST Graphs. The following companies were recently reviewed: Aflac (AFL), MetLife (MET), Principal Financial Group (PFG), Prudential Financial (PRU), Great-West Life (GWO) iA Financial (IAG), ManuLife Financial (MFC), Power Corporation of Canada (POW), Sun Life Financial (SLF).

I would like your recommendations for the best choice in each country: Objective: solid, safe, long-term hold with capital appreciation potential and good consistent dividend income and dividend growth. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mary on January 13, 2022
Q: Which company do you believe has greater up-side in 2022: SLF or LWRK?

I currently hold both LULU (down 12%, TFSA) and ATZ (up 40%, cash account). Am contemplating:
* continuing to hold LULU
* selling LULU and buying more ATZ (thus raising my ATZ holding to 4.35%)
* selling LULU and purchasing AMZN. Your advice would be most welcome.

Thank you,

Maureen
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 13, 2022
Q: I have quite a lot of financials, mostly Canadian banks and insurers with about 20% US. Would like to sell down some and buy something with some more growth in the payment section but still relatively conservative.
Would you recommend one of MA, V, Pypl or other financial as currently looks like a buying opportunity?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Tulio on January 10, 2022
Q: Happy Monday Peter , just wondering what value stocks you might think are a good investment right now thx Kim
Read Answer Asked by Kim on January 09, 2022
Q: Withdrew $75000 plus in calander year 2021. Assuming I can contribute $75000 plus $6000 in 2022 .
The contribution will be stocks from my unregistered account. My choices to contribute are, AQN,BCE,EIF and SLF plus cash for which will purchase additional shares of BCE and SLF.
Am I correct on contribution? Any comments on my choices for contribution. Looking for some income plus enough growth to mitigate rising interest rates and inflation.
Read Answer Asked by Roy on January 07, 2022
Q: What are your current top 5 Canadian dividend stock picks? Looking to add to my TFSA holdings.

Thanks,,

Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joe on January 07, 2022
Q: With proceeds from a recently matured GIC that paid 3% I am thinking about buying 5 Canadian dividend stocks with a current yield focus and that as a mini portfolio gives me the best chance to get my capital back in 5ish years. In effect creating my own market linked GIC that I get income from, not my bank for guaranteeing the capital on a specific day 5 years hence

Categories and top contenders in each to buy today are;

Bank - BNS
Lifeco - SLF
Utility - FTS
Telco - T
Pipeline - ENB

What do you think of the strategy? What would be your top choices today in each category?

Read Answer Asked by Chris on December 21, 2021
Q: I am putting together a list of stocks to purchase in my TFSA for a 10 year hold. I am a very conservative investor and want income and some growth from my TFSA.
What companies would you add or delete from this list? Should I include a few US names?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donna on December 21, 2021