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Q: Everyone I know under 30 is basically a TV cord-cutter or a cord-never (sp?). I know that all three of the telecoms have had significant investments in the TV / cable, and I'm concerned that longer term, TV will go the way of the landline. Is this a valid concern, and should I be getting out of the telecom industry? I currently hold Telus (T) and it has done very little for me in the last 12 months.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 30, 2016
Q: Good Morning, I'm working at rebalancing our TFSA's. I've sold BIN and with this years money have enough cash for 4 or 5 new positions. I'm at around 16% info tech, 33% industrial, 6% finance, 6% energy, 14% consumer disc., 9% health care and 14% real estate. You can see I'm completely missing some sectors that I assume offer less growth. Would you recommend I add some telecom, utilities or materials in my TFSA's? considering I hold some of those in other investments? If not, how much would you add to each of the other sectors? and which would be your top two choices in each? Thanks for the great service. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rod on January 27, 2016
Q: Hi,

I am considering purchasing Telus as a long-term hold for a combination of rising dividends and capital gains. From the previous questions and the fact that it is in the balanced portfolio, I see that you like Telus. On BNN, some of the analysts are worried about Telus due to its Western exposure, given low oil prices as well as other factors that may cause a further slowdown in the economy of Western Canada (Such as Provincial and Federal carbon taxes, etc..). Do you think that this concern is exaggerated, or is it a serious concern that you may factored into your assessment of Telus? Also, for how long do you think that Telus can continue increasing dividends yearly, or twice a year?

Thanks,
IF
Read Answer Asked by ishay on January 04, 2016
Q: Hello 5i Team,

I am looking to add to the dividend growth portion of my portfolio and want to increase my positions in both Telus and Agrium to full positions (5-6% weightings). Would you recommend waiting to add or would you be comfortable adding at todays prices for a long term hold?

Thanks again for the great service,

Keith
Read Answer Asked by Keith on December 24, 2015
Q: Am I correct in interpreting Mr Entwhistle's purchase of $10m of Telus shares as a large expression of confidence in the Company and as good news for Telus shareholders?
Can you speculate as to where the funds to make this purchase might have come from -- cash holdings (re)deployed, or would he have likely sold other holdings? It would really be interesting to know what, if anything, was sold to finance this purchase.
Thanks.
And may all of you at 5i, and all your members out there, enjoy all the blessings and peace of this holiday season.
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on December 22, 2015
Q: Thought I was cute buying some at $42 once the dividend rose above 4%. Pretty much brought my telecom weighting up to 5% of my portfolio (I also hold BCE with a fairly small amount of VOD and VZ). Kicking myself for not holding off on my original purchase of Telus. One of my best investments was buying BCE when it got pummeled due to the income trust changes a few years ago. Wondering if this is a similar opportunity to add more Telus?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on December 17, 2015
Q: Telus today reported a 10% increase in its dividend, but I think it meant 10% for all 2015 including the previously announced 5% dividend increase from Spring 2015 of 2 cents from 40 to 42 cents. If my understanding is correct, then the Telus dividend increase is overstated and Telus is guilty of taking credit twice for the same positive news. Full disclosure - I have a full position in Telus and am well satisfied. Can you provide a general comment on companies taking credit for the same news more than once. If so, the politicians have competition.

Thanks as always to the work of the team.
Read Answer Asked by Pat & Cyril on November 06, 2015
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