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Q: I want to consolidate my utility sector as I have too many.I currently own the below in my non registered account. Which would you sell and which would you add to? Below are the weightings:
EMA 5.7, BEP 3.4, ENB 5.2, FTS 5.10 , AQN 3.0, BCE 7.5, TRP 3.3
Looking for income
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Read Answer Asked by Jennifer on October 04, 2018
Q: Hi,

Looking at taking up a position in IPL and/or ALA. 2 year timeframe.
Looking for both growth and dividend.
Any other recommendations certainly welcomed.

Thanks.

Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on October 03, 2018
Q: I am retired and have significant positions in vsb and vab and both are valued less today than a couple of years ago.
I was thinking to sell one or both and purchase xhb and /or xcb and bep.un and/or ala.
I look forward to your comments. Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by JACK on October 01, 2018
Q: Hi 5i team,
Brookfield equities (BAM, BEP and BIP) represent 8% of our portfolio. I am down 8% on BEP but am wondering whether the current dip down to $38.87 per share represents a good buying opportunity, especially given it's dividend yield at around 5.5%. So, my questions are: 1) is an 8% total Brookfield weighting too much in general, and 2) what about buying more BEP or do you think that it's likely to slide further given their broad holdings in emerging markets. Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Martha on September 24, 2018
Q: I have been a long-term holder of Atco. Where do you see the company's prospects and would you advise switching to another name in this sector. If yes, please name.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Yvonne on September 10, 2018
Q: I have owned these names for a few years. I did ok with them and was planning to add simply because I have some liquidity to invest. Do you expect decent return going forward (5 years time horizon), they have been going sideways in the last year or so. Do you consider these names as ''high quality'' ?
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on September 10, 2018
Q: Is BEP.UN, bought on the Canadian market, eligible for the Canadian Dividend tax credit? I buy US dividend stocks in my RRSP and Canadian DRIPS in my non registered account. Where would you recommend this stock sit as the dividends are paid in USD (I would like to get the Canadian dividend tax credit but would like to avoid the bank currency exchange costs everytime the dividend is used to but back stock? Thanks, Anne

Thanks. Anne
Read Answer Asked by Anne on September 05, 2018
Q: I would like to get both these stocks up to 5% levels within my portfolio. I'm quite sure you are fine with these two businesses. However, being aware that the Brookfield accounting methods sometimes get negative comments, would owning a total of 10% weighting within the Brookfield family concern you?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by James on September 04, 2018
Q: I have Richard's packaging in my portfolio the past 3 yrs.....Its a Very reliable stock, pays a good dividend. Great for my portfolio. I can put this stock in a drawer and not worry about the day to day price fluctuations.....

Can you provide at least one or two sleep at night stocks like RPI.UN I can stash away in my portfolio.......Can be either U.S or Canadian.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on August 27, 2018
Q: Within my Utilities sector in my RRSP I have Fortis(3% holding) and BEP.UN (2%). I recently read in Q&A Fortis growth anticipated to be in 1%-2% range in 2018 and 2019. Is BEP.UN growth expectations similar? Would you recommend selling Fortis and topping up BEP.UN?
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on August 07, 2018
Q: I am a fan of renewable energy and have positions in the following - NPI - 4%, BEP.UN - 3% and INE - 3%. I would like to add to either BEP or INE to bring one of them up to 4%.
What would your preference be for a long term holding considering dividend safety and dividend growth as well as capital appreciation over the long term - 5 years +?
When I look at BEP on Morningstar I see a long term debt / equity ratio of 2.3. INE shows the same ratio at 7. Revenue growth at INE seems better. Is INE's debt level a concern?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 31, 2018
Q: What do you guys think about all the bond proxy stocks that have been beat up due to their high yields? Is it safe to pick away at a few, what are your favorites in the group for yield with growing dividend?
Read Answer Asked by Kuldar on July 19, 2018
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