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Q: Gentlemen:
I notice some preferred shares have an option to convert to another issue and are also redeemable on the same day. Can you exercise the option or do they redeem them?
Thank you
Ken Beatty
Read Answer Asked by Ken on April 03, 2018
Q: At what point does 5i acknowledge the severity of the problems at these companies, including reducing their 5i stock ratings? Both of these companies have been severely punished for very good reasons. Too much debt. Cant get the prices they wanted for asset sales. Cant sell shares into the market for a decent price. Interest rates are rising. They have backed themselves into a corner and have really damaged themselves, ENB more so then ALA. ENB future dividend increases are a fantasy, a cut is more likely. Yet still rated an A- ?
Read Answer Asked by Joel on April 03, 2018
Q: Thank you 5i for helping me realize it is time to refocus my investment philosophy.
Ignorance is bliss. In more recent times, my bliss has turned to self scrutiny full responsibility for my investment decisions. Thus I signed up with 5i because what I see offered is good common advice, not hopeful returns.

About a year ago I was in a blissful state and followed some advice to invest in these companies as potential Canadian 10+ baggers: TSO3 INC, CRH MEDICAL, SUNOPTA, EXCO TECHNOLOGIES, PIZZA PIZZA ROYALTY CORP, MEDICAL FACILITIES, MAJOR DRILLING GRP INTL, WESTAIM CORP, CORBY SPIRIT & WINE-A, TRICON CAPITAL, and AUTOMOTIVE PPTY REIT
Consequently, I invested about 5% of my total portfolio in the hopes of winners. One year later all are down 10% or more with a combined loss on paper, ytd, of almost 20%.
Thankfully, the majority of my stock investments are in ETFs. I am not opposed to owning individual stocks. Based on your views of these companies, should I sell off all or any of these and make some wiser, less speculative choices? Any other sage advice would also be welcomed.

Read Answer Asked by John on April 02, 2018
Q: Added positions in SIS and SJ today on the dip. Any other really good buying opportunities off the list in the portfolio (dont need energy or financials) with the current volatility. SIS and SJ where on my add next list and hadn't really made a plane beyond those...
Read Answer Asked by Tom on April 02, 2018
Q: We are divesting our last mutual fund worth ~$82K. It is currently providing ~$6300/yr as mainly ROC with a high MER. Not impressed. I am mainly an ETF purchaser having 88% of our total portfolio in ETFs and the 1 mutual fund. In comparing our holdings to the Canadian MoneySaver ETF portfolio we have about 15% in fixed income to CMM 20%, are low in utilities but generally our allocations correlate. I consider us conservative investors requiring income over growth as we are unemployed and needing to use income generated from investments. So not interested in holding US growth ETF. Realized that we do not hold any technology or consumer discretionary ETFs. In wanting to replace the mutual fund I have looked at 5i Income Portfolio and am thinking that taking about 1/3 of funds from sale into each of KWH.UN, ET and ECI. This would result in about 2%-2.5% allocation to utilities, consumer non-cyc and technology. This would bring our utility alloc to CMM ETF % and give more direct exposure to consumer and technology then small percentage that occurs in ETF holdings. What %/$ allocation would you consider appropriate for a sector overall? This allocation would provide ~$5600/yr income, the decrease is ok if consider that may get some growth over time. Intention is to not use capital for expenses for next 15 years. Have no pension plans. Would you consider the above as conservative direction to generate replacement income from fund or are there other alternatives in your opinion that could generate this level of income that may be a better option?
Read Answer Asked by Betty on April 02, 2018
Q: I notice that the portfolio buy and sells occur on the 15th of the month. Is there a way a subscriber can see this other than waiting till the portfolio is released on the 5th of the month? Second question all three portfolios have roughly 5% cash which is pretty damn bullish, is that the 5i outlook?
Read Answer Asked by Don on April 02, 2018
Q: Hello 5i team - you have/had a great long weekend!

My question is about Alta gas and their receipts for the WGL deal. The receipts are trading at 24.65 and the stock is at 23.84. If I understand this correctly if the deal goes through the receipts turn into stock so at 24.65 that would still be 8.88% dividend. And if the deal falls it gets paid at $31 per that would be a 25%+ gain ... what am I missing here - why shouldn't I purchase these receipts?

Thanks,
Sean.
Read Answer Asked by Sean on April 02, 2018
Q: “The dark side of dividends: Ballooning corporate debt”. Could you please comment on this article in the Globe this week suggesting significant increased corporate debt (to support corporate dividend programs) actually poses a looming threat to dividend viability going forward. To what extent do you feel this applies to the utility and pipeline sectors in particular and specifically which companies might be most impacted. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on April 02, 2018
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