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Q: My wife owns BCE, CU and ENB in her TFSA. She has a 10-20+ year timeframe.

Would you rate any of the three as a SELL or trim?

Can you suggest a replacement to BUY in the Industrial sector.

Can you explain the reasons for the BUY/SELL? Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Blake on October 02, 2025
Q: Looking for a few suggestions for a new position in the Utility space (Cdn) that you think is at at a favourable valuation based on a mix of reasonable growth potential and history of dividend increases together with healthy balance sheet? Please omit Fortis, Hydro, Enbridge and Brookfield companies even if they would be your first picks. Thanks so much.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on September 17, 2025
Q: Yesterday you answered a question regarding three companies you would buy for growth for five years, asked by Judith. You gave the first three and left out your favourite company of all time, CSU. I imagine that is because we are focusing on growth and CSU, being bigger than the others will likely grow less. I tend to be a little leery of lmn and don’t have a high percentage. But, where would it fit, and what would your choices be, if the question was asked in such a way that growth was important but also relative safety? Safety, not in the sense of say, the banks, but something with good prospects for above average growth?
Read Answer Asked by joseph on September 12, 2025
Q: Your thoughts please on this TFSA used by a retired banker that is very simple but has vastly outpermormed the TSX. I realize only 3 sectors are covered but looks to be all quality companies?

Thx
Read Answer Asked by blake on September 04, 2025
Q: Please rank according to current buy rating. All of these equities are dividend aristocrats with current dividend/distribution higher than 4.5%. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on July 28, 2025
Q: With the passage of bill C-5, many expect projects regarding roads, electric grids, pipelines and railways, will be expedited. Could you pls comment on the following companies, if they stand to benefit and would you recommend investing in each
Read Answer Asked by Howie on June 24, 2025
Q: Hit "enter" to fast on my last question. Looking for some ideas with the understanding you can't offer direct recommendations. I have 40 K to add to my non-reg account. I have full positions in all the pipelines, OLY, GWO, BNS, CU, NPI, BIR, PEY, TPZ, CNQ, PRL and BMO. I have no need for any income for at least five years, not opposed to going overweight if necessary, have lots of higher yielders so would perhaps benefit from some choices with capital gain and dividend growth potential versus just high yield.
Read Answer Asked by Art on April 30, 2025
Q: Hi,
I've been very careful in the last year with stock market at all time high and I've been building a relatively high position in utilities in my portfolio and I am clearly overweight in utilities. I know that timing the market perfectly is impossible but at what point in time would you suggest to start unloading utilities? Do you think that there is still some upside in these names due the Tariffs and the associated panic in the market? If you had 3 companies to sell now in my list which companies would you unload first. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Michel on April 07, 2025
Q: What order would you place these for buying right now...and maybe a bullet point as to why or why not for each? Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Doug on March 31, 2025
Q: I am retired and rely on dividend income. I understand that LIF is quite different from the other 2 companies but would would be your thoughts on these stocks with a 2 to 3 year investment timeframe?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 20, 2025
Q: I have these stocks in my TFSA. How would you rate them for growth and dividend.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 11, 2024
Q: I know that utility and pipeline companies usually have higher than normal debt levels but would any of these cause you concern? A quick comment on each company would be appreciated and whether you would buy, hold or sell. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on December 02, 2024
Q: CHINA

Is there any Hope for China to stimulate their Economy. They are well built in everything Housing Roads Infrastructure Etc, They have an aging Population and a Low birth Rate Not a good combination. The 21 to 30 year old have no jobs, Factories are closing and moving to other countries,

They have a huge military and their defense is fully built. Ships Tanks Aeroplanes etc.

Copper and Oil prices need China to expend other wise these prices will go lower.

What is your view on Copper TECK and CS also BABA

CU will benefit from AI, EVS, Bitcoin , Is CU a buy ? RAK
Read Answer Asked by bob on November 18, 2024
Q: I've held these partial positions for some time now and am below water on all but NTR.

The objective here is income with some growth.

If all positions were sold and you had to consolidate all proceeds into just one of the four options provided, which would you choose and why?

What would you choose if you were forced to sell all four and reposition into one new company?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 07, 2024
Q: At what price would Canadian Utilities be a good point to buy the stock for dividend income? If there are better companies in the utilities market, please comment on that. I am looking for a company with good dividend prospects for the next 5 years.

And is CU a good bet for capital growth in the next 5 years? If not, what are better options?

Thank you for your valuable input and have a great day!
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on March 21, 2024
Q: I will be making a case to our investment club to replace CU with ENB..The portfolio mandate is conservative growth with above average dividends. How would you compare these two companies, what metrics would you use, how would you frame the presentation ?
Thanks. Derek.
Read Answer Asked by Derek on February 28, 2024
Q: Hi,

I am contemplating replacing Fortis with a greener utility. I already own BEP. What are your best suggestions please in Canada and the US and their relative risk rankings. Thank you, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 19, 2024
Q: I HOLD ALL FOUR OF THESE AND WANT TO SELL ONE OR TWO WHICH WOULD YOU SELL?
Read Answer Asked by Dorothy on February 07, 2024
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