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Q: Greetings 5i,

Trump retaliates in trade war with orders for American companies to "immediatly start looking for alternatives to China".

Where, what industries or companies in Canada, would you speculate there to be rising opportunities as a result?

Any additional thought would be welcome.

Cheers!
Read Answer Asked by Duane on August 26, 2019
Q: I have owned this stock for 10 years - 1000 shs - small position in portfolio - my cost base is approaching zero due to all the dividend increases over time which I reinvest in other opportunities. I also own 1000 shs of T which I bought 3 years ago when they were cheap. I notice that BCE pays out almost 100% of profits in dividends; so, I assume based on FCF the picture is not quite as bad? I was thinking of adding another 500 shs of BCE? I also own: NFI, TCL.A, BMO. CB, BNS, TC, ENB.IFC,BIP.UN - all in non-registered account. Or should I add to NFI & TCL.A after they report in Sept. - bought these 2 last year and have not done well - I can hold for the long haul.
Read Answer Asked by James on August 23, 2019
Q: I have 5-8% (20%total) positions on these utility type stocks; if we enter a melt-up type scenario in the markets? Would it be prudent to reduce my utility type exposure by selling 1/2 positions and invest in growth type names like Vtv, vfv, etc.? Or would it be in my best interest to hold steady and ride the curve and collect dividends, I'm approaching 70 years of age? Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Pat on August 20, 2019
Q: Looking to journal bce over to the US side of my rrsp and replace it with at&t to get more in US divides as well as higher yield do you feel these two names hold the same safety and growth profiles going forward or is there another stock you can suggest.
Read Answer Asked by dennis on August 19, 2019
Q: Hello there,
For the above stocks, which are in my RRSP, gains in about a year are 15%, 37%,26% and 15% respectively. I didn’t plan it but just happened to buy approx $5k in each of these on a near 52 week low I guess.
I read a comment about letting your winners run, but also am learning about taking profits and not being greedy for more.
What do you look for to make a smart decision, please?
In the examples given, are any obvious sells or keeps?
Thank you for your help!
Read Answer Asked by Hilary on August 09, 2019
Q: I hold all of the above in roughly equal weight in the income portion of my portfolio. The first three are at roughly breakeven, the latter five are up, two of them over 20%, as economic conditions have weakened. I am wondering why I don't simplify life by selling them all and buying the PDC ETF which provides greater diversification and has a dividend yield of 4.59%. I realize that 25% of PDC is in energy but mostly safer pipelines. Would this be a good move or am I better off to keep what I have?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on August 06, 2019
Q: Time to rebalance my portfolio. BCE has increased to almost 7% of my portfolio (4% in RRSP and 3% in Investment accounts). Is this too overweight and should I trim back? Which account, or both, and by how much? Can you suggest another communications/telecom stock to redeploy the funds? I also own Verizon at about a 1% of portfolio holding.

I am primarily a conservative investor, a few years from retirement, with a tilt to growing dividends.

Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on August 06, 2019
Q: Hi, I switched from BCE to Telus about 18 months ago for growth and dividend, but I see BCE is out performing on growth and has higher dividend.
Are my numbers correct ? And would you add to Telus within limits, as it may be undervalued?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on June 28, 2019
Q: Hello 5i team
Question:
What is going with Lightspeed today + Bell & Telus over the last 5 trading days.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on June 18, 2019
Q: Dear 5i,
For communication exposure in Canadian portion of the portfolio would you add today BCE and/ or T to well diversified RRSP and TFSA? This is for Income conservative investor. If yes would you suggest full or half position? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Hali on June 07, 2019
Q: Looking to lighten up on TRP and BCE and use the proceeds to purchase something of similar quality but perhaps more potential growth.Thinking to purchase BAM.What do you folks think and would you have other suggestions?Income and sector not an issue.Appreciate your input.
Read Answer Asked by Maurice on May 30, 2019
Q: Based on the information I'm getting from various sources, it seems to me that it's time rearrange my portfolio to reflect the possibility of a recession in the near future. Based on that premise, I've decided to buy the 'best of the best' dividend and dividend increasing companies in Canada. I would appreciate it if you would suggest the absolute best quality companies Canada has to offer an investor in the so called "more conservative" sectors. I'm thinking sectors like pipelines, utilities, telcos but I'm open to other sectors/companies you think will hold up well in a recession. I'm looking for at least 6-8 companies that you believe would fit these criteria. Thanks as always for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on May 28, 2019
Q: Hi,
Why is a small sleepy company like Cogeco growing faster (than T and BCE) especially in the last one year? Would CCA be a better bet for long term growth? Thanks.

Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on May 27, 2019
Q: Good Afternoon,

I am looking at raising some cash. Of the above, which 3 would be your sell preference, in order of 1st, 2nd & 3rd.


Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Larry on May 23, 2019
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