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Investment Q&A

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Q: I have held these equities in my well-diversified portfolio for many years; am a medium to long-term investor; not averse to risks; and do not need the cash. Which of these does it seem wise to dispose of and why? I intend to reinvest the proceeds in some of your recommendations. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Harold on August 01, 2017
Q: Hi 5i,

My portfolio has: AD, POW, REI,SRU, PPL, ATD, MG, BCE, EMA and GUD.
In your opinion do I have exposure to all sectors with quality stocks? Which ones would you suggest to add or get rid of?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Lizette on July 21, 2017
Q: I hold substantially less than 5% of each of the above securities in my diversified portfolio.The sector is not over-represented in my portfolio. I would appreciate your opinion as to which, if any, should be sold because of duplication; and/or to reduce the # of stocks held; and/or because of other specific concerns; and which, if any, should be added to. I do not require the cash from any disposition, am not averse to risk, and, subject to your comments, would reinvest it in this or any other sector which you recommend.Thank you in advance for your usual reasoned response.

Read Answer Asked by Harold on July 10, 2017
Q: Hi 5i,

I'm looking for some help picking my next 2 or 3 stocks or ETF to add to the income portfolio listed above.I started building this portfolio 5 month ago hoping not to buy at the top. I'm trying to buy 1 or 2 positions every month to average in to the market.
Planned retirement date December 2018.

Thanks in advance.


Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 05, 2017
Q: I would like to reduce the number of REITs in my portfolio but strike a nice balance in industrial, residential, commercial and perhaps care homes. My present holdings include CUF.UN, AP.UN, CAR.UN, GRT.UN, AAR.UN and SRU.UN. Which of these would you eliminate and what might you add?
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on March 27, 2017
Q: There has been a significant drop in the share price (~20%) over the last month which I can't understand from the quarterly results. Occupancy remains very high and all metrics appear good to my untrained high except for net income and comprehensive income over the last 3 months, but good over 9 months. Can you shed some light for me please?
Read Answer Asked by jacques on November 11, 2016
Q: Hi Peter,
Reits, Telecoms and Utilities have not been participating in the market rallies for a while now. Just wondering when you think that the yields on these types of stocks will start to hold up the stock prices. (a few of mine are starting to get come nice yields on them now.

Thank you,
Charlie
Read Answer Asked by CHARLES LA on November 10, 2016
Q: I have been watching SOT.UN and yesterday it dropped after making an acquisition. I have a balanced REIT portion to my portfolio for income, and I am wondering about adding Slate on this drop as it has an 8.8% payout. My other holdings are Artis REIT, Pure Industrial REIT and Smart REIT. Is Slate of a comparable quality to my existing REIT's and would it be a good addition for income?
Read Answer Asked by Kim on August 22, 2016
Q: I have a small position in SRU.UN and it has done very well. I noted your comment about valuation. I was looking at TMC as the stock I would switch to. I would certainly like the divvy uptick. Could you flesh out TMC's prospects a bit more and tell me what you think of this move? If you have an idea for a better trade please mention that.

TIA
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on May 25, 2016