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Q: hi
I own the above oil stocks. WCP is small and in TFSA, so I will keep it.
I have oversized position in Parex, but Vet and Fru are small. Looking to sell at least one, today, would you sell Vet or FRU or both ? I am comfortable with my position in Parex but wondering if better opportunities are available in other sectors. Which are your favorites sectors when coming out of this?
Read Answer Asked by Francois on April 13, 2020
Q: I am retired and have both a cash and RIF account. In my cash account are the big 5 Banks, T & BCE, FRU & IPL. I see that IPL has cut the dividend & FRU has a "1,437% Pay out Ratio (PoR)!! I have mostly REITs in my RIF & EXE & CHE.
I'm not concerned re the banks or telecoms but the PoR of FRU, CHE & EXE are of concern to me. I also feel that in the longer term, the REITs will survive especially with interest rates so low. Also, to replace IPL would you consider PPL
Your thoughts please.

Read Answer Asked by Brian on April 09, 2020
Q: Are there Canadian equivalent to TIP and STIP. I don’t want to add to my risk by not being hedged. I’m looking for a way to protect against inflation at some point. Is there another way besides inflation protected bonds?
Thanks as always for your insight
Read Answer Asked by Bryan on April 09, 2020
Q: I am looking for companies that should do well in the work from Home economy. Im also looking for companies such as $REAL and $DOCU that provide support to businesses.
I currently own $TDOC, $REAL, $ROKU, $VZ, $BCE. I would appreciate a few names that 5I likes in Canada and the US.

Thanks Valter

Read Answer Asked by Valter on April 09, 2020
Q: SU or CNQ: looking at all metrics, which one would you buy for the long-term? I realize that the oil price is the biggest factor: supply issue (too much) and a demand issue due to COVID-19; however, when the data for COVID-19 starts looking positive demand should start to increase - 1/2 of the equation. I realize dividends are dependent on the price of oil; but, perhaps one co. is more isolated in this regard? I am a long-term investor - NOT a trader, so, can wait. Also, a dividend cut may be a good thing for now?
Read Answer Asked by James on April 09, 2020
Q: Is CRS:CC a standalone company or one of a number of companies with common ownership?
Read Answer Asked by Elmer on April 09, 2020
Q: I'm interested in buying the preferred shares of some of Canada's stronger companies. If you were going to buy the preferreds of 5 companies today which ones would you buy? Of course price and yield are important factors. Please be specific as I know each company offers many different preferreds to investors. As always, thanks for your appreciated guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on April 09, 2020
Q: Considering a 5 year time frame, what would be your allocation toward cdn oil (xeg), cdn ag (ntr), utilities (zwu), fixed income (hfr) and US (zwa & xqq). Above average risk tolerance seeking yield and capital gain. Are there any other suggestions....LSPD would also be a holding. thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on April 09, 2020