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Q: With gains over the past year, I'm overweight in these holdings - BAM 7%, BEP 12%, BIP 8%. I'm not uncomfortable with BAM and BIP but BEP is high.
Do you think there is more short-term upside in either BEP or BIP due to the addition of corporate structures?
What overall weighting would you recommend for these 3 companies and do you have a preference for any - these would be long-term holdings (8-10 years) in an income focused portfolio?
If trimming is recommended, what are your top 3 recommendations for reliable and growing dividend paying stocks, sector not being an issue?
Thank you
Ian
Read Answer Asked by Ian on January 29, 2020
Q: Good day I have a large gain in the above stocks in an outside account. I am thinking of taking half off the table and putting it into a canadian dividend etf VDY. I understand that i would have to pay some tax but i would net a higher dividend from VDY than the other three and i live from my dividends. Or should i just leave them to grow as each is about a 4% position in my total portfolio. Could you please give me your thoughts on this....Gene
Read Answer Asked by gene on January 21, 2020
Q: Greetings,

I've held WSP for quite a long time and done very well with it. However, it is in my RRIF and I'm looking to go a bit more conservative. Seems like a swap to BEB.UN might make sense. What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on January 14, 2020
Q: Greetings 5i team,
I am looking to start a position(s) in the following:
- two of STC, GUD, REAL or MMX, and
- four of BYD, MX, CAE, WSP, TRI, GIL, ENGH or BAD
From a quality of investment with a 3-5 yr potential, perspective (not sector nor type of account etc,..) in what order would you make the purchases within each of the two groups?
Thank you for all of your good work
SP
Read Answer Asked by Steve on January 12, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team,
Looking to add 2 stocks (2-4% position) in my RRSP portfolio from the following (MG, KXS, CSU, GSY, WSP) for a holding period of 5-10 years, not too concerned about market volatility. Looking for quality company (good operator in his business, good balance sheet, etc…) with good growth potential.

What would be your top 2 picks from these and why ?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Luc on January 10, 2020
Q: Hi, I have tripled my money in WSP and was now thinking of selling it and buying BIP.UN to bump up the dividend bit. I already own BEP.UN and have no plans to sell it. Your thoughts please.

Happy Holidays.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on December 23, 2019
Q: I am interested in adding "infrastructure" sector stocks to balance my investments. I would appreciate your comments on ARE, WSP, BIP.UN , STN. or other options in this sector. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on December 17, 2019
Q: Why has ARE performed so poorly in comparison the others? Results have generally been positive. Should I stick it out or move on?
Read Answer Asked by David on December 17, 2019
Q: Portfolio analysis shows that I am underweight in consumer cyclical, consumer defensive, energy, and industrials. Can I get your top picks across these industries. Deduct credits as you see fit. Thanks as always for the great service!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on December 16, 2019
Q: i see you use the phrase “need to own”, so in your opinion what are 5 need to own stocks.
does goeasy fit the bill, i am sure you will say csu.
i know you hate the oil space but there has to be one you like, maybe parex.
i never understood need to own, that phrase only works as long as nothing company specific changes.
dave
Read Answer Asked by david on December 10, 2019
Q: Greetings 5i team,
I recently read an article that talked about these three companies.
Q1. Please comment on Toromont Industries as an investment.
Q2. Please compare the investment qualities of Stantec Inc with one of 5i favourites; WSP.
Thanks again for all of your good work.
SP
Read Answer Asked by Steve on December 06, 2019
Q: Hi,

I'm looking to start investing a lump sum over the next 12 months or so. What list of Canadian stocks would you recommend at current levels? Do you have 5-7 names that you find particularly attractive right now. Looking for a mix of growth and income with not too much risk.

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on December 02, 2019
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