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Q: I'm short out of the money covered calls for August expiry for some of my shares in BEP.UN. Given the BEPC shares dividend, I expect the BEP.UN shares to drop after the July 24th expiry date but I'm a bit confused as to whether the BEPC shares will follow the option or remain with me after July 24th. In other words, will the option be priced for just the BEP.UN shares or the BEP.UN + BEPC shares after that date.
Thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on July 21, 2020
Q: Based on BIP.UN and BIPC performance i'm thinking of switching from BEP.UN to BEPC on the first day of trading. I think July 24th is the ex-date and that BEPC trades on a when issued basis starting the same date. Please confirm. I know there are tax pros and cons but as an investment can you comment on the short term and long term of doing this switch.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 20, 2020
Q: I know Chartwell is and will be under scrutiny under the current context. I fell in love with the drip and the monthly high dividends not so much the stock.

What would be your 2-3 suggestion to replace it with? Considering I want a high monthly div that a can drip without investing 100k in!

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Claude on July 17, 2020
Q: Please rate the above for the following criteria (best first):
Safety, valuation, dividend sustainability,long term strength,
thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on July 17, 2020
Q: I gave up on this stock WPK after several years in Tfsa. I am in early 60’s so don’t wish to go too far up risk scale, however our portfolio is fortunately quite significant so can take some risk.Hold BYD and Kinaxis. Do you have one or two other suggestions? Thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on July 14, 2020
Q: Asking for a retiree in their early 70s -- Need some Canadian Dividend stocks mainly for income. If you an provide 3 that is safe that'll be great!
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on July 14, 2020
Q: I have these 13 stocks at equal weighting of approximately 5 percent each in my RSP, along with 35 percent in fixed income. Stock value of approx 1,300,000. Fixed income is approx 650,000. Cash 50,000. In your valued opinion, is the above stock selection diversified enough?, or are there other sectors I should be in. I am 69 and going to retire in the next year.
Read Answer Asked by Allan on July 07, 2020
Q: Hi. I would characterize myself as an income investor, but like many others am also trying to position myself for "conservative growth".

I currently hold 3% positions each in BIP, FTS, BEP and a 3.5% position in CPX. I also have a 4% position in ENB (I see it as a pseudo utility/energy).

I'm down about 5% on FTS and BEP, even on BIP and up 15% on CPX.

I'm thinking of selling FTS at a tax loss and picking up AQN for the higher dividend and what I see as better potential for growth.

I may consider adding FTS back in at a later date. What do you think of this strategy, or would I be better to leave things as is? Do you see BIP, BEP, AQN and CPX as having better growth potential in the next 1-3 years? What would be your recommendations given this mix of holdings?

Thank-you in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Cory on July 06, 2020
Q: I will retire in two years at 62 and receive OAS and max CPP at 65.

I have significant savings and investments.

At this moment in time what are your top five long term income producing investments. Relatively safety with some growth potential.

Thanks much.

Read Answer Asked by Dave on June 30, 2020