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Q: Hello, I am a young retiree in my sixties I have a portfolio focused on growth while promoting dividends. I would like to add to the titles mentioned so that they reach 5% of the portfolio. Could you place them in order of preference according to these criteria with a horizon of 3 to 5 years. Feel free to suggest reducing or eliminate any of them to free some cash to add to others. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Yves on August 20, 2018
Q: I acknowledge that these two stocks operate in two different industries but which one has the best long term prospects for dividend growth?

PLC appears to be more expensive but the business they are in is stable. Good looking chart.

STN has been flat over the past 5 years and perhaps is building a base. Would you agree? Is their water business significant enough to have any impact on their future?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by James on August 13, 2018
Q: hello 5i:
I'm interested in PLC (should never lack for business), BUT I notice the company has a so-so record of meeting Operating Earnings, and a dismal record of meeting Operating Cash Flow projections. This doesn't inspire a lot of confidence in the company, and so provides me with a bit of a quandry. Can you comment? Do YOU think the company will be able to achieve or beat projections in the future, as they haven't in the past? Why?
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 09, 2018
Q: Hi can you give me your top 5 dividend paying stocks with a drip I am looking for a 3 to 5 percent discount on the drip thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dale on July 19, 2018
Q: My wife and I are looking for growth and have a high tolerance for risk in our TFSA accounts. We have full positions in SHOP, TSGI, KXS, GSY, SIS, PHO, PBH, COV and half positions in RHT, WCP, GC and GUD. These will remain long term holds as long as there’s no material change in any company. We’re considering CSU and TOY. Could you comment on purchasing these at today’s prices and indicate potential future headwinds (China dispute on TOY). As a second question do you have any other suggestions that look particularly interesting to you today? Thanks for your incredibly valuable service.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on July 13, 2018
Q: Hi
I refer to Stuart's question concerning PLC.

When Arbour Memorial went private, I made very good money.

PLC was the only opinion available in Canada so in April 2015 I first purchased at $12.90, then at $13,.9 in 2016 and 2017 at $18.98 .

One of my kids is in the funeral business and speaks very highly of what they are doing.

Hope this helps.

All the best
Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 03, 2018
Q: Hi Peter/Ryan
I owned Park Lawn for about a year and did quite well on it before selling. Interested in getting back into it. One reason I got out was bad memories of the Loewen ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Loewen ) group which I am sure you remember. I assume Park Lawn is more conservative with dept? Obviously Service Corporation is much bigger but in terms of valuation how do they compare?

Much thanks

Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on July 03, 2018
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
Helping a friend - wanting to start a small position in 3 of the above -5 year timeframe - which would you pick ? I am guessing CSU is first ?

Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 03, 2018
Q: Good day 5i

For my TFSA I presently have a half position in BYD.UN. I just read your comments on PLC and it seems like a good addition to my account.

The usual dilemma ... I have the cash to invest so my decision is between them. Without regard to diversification, for an investor who is looking for growth more than dividend would you suggest to up the Boyd to a full position or introduce a half position in PLC?

Thanks

Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 18, 2018
Q: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/05/03/premier-calls-allegations-against-nursing-homes-disturbing-and-upsetting.html

Would this type of allegation lead you to cut half the position or perhaps entirely? I have quite a large (overweight position) in SIA and have it as a DRIP for a number of years. I have about 40 percent of my position in free shares and want to continue to build my portfolio around the aging demographic. I have considered selling some SIA and putting a bit more into SIS as well as Park Lawn, but the dividend income being re-invested has done me well and provides a nice safety net on a long term hold. THoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Jordan on May 15, 2018
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