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Q: Prior to the December 2022 distribution of the new BAM, I believe that the old BAM (now BN) was trading with a dividend yield above 1%...perhaps around 1.25% or even 1.5% (?) As of this moment, the "new" BN trades at a 0.91% yield.

I usually use historical yield as a guide for my stock purchases. Am I able to make a direct yield comparison of today's BN vs. the former, or was the dividend affected in any way because of the distribution 6 months ago? If so, by approximately how much ??
Read Answer Asked by James on June 23, 2023
Q: Retiree looking for suggestions to putt some money into a TFSA. Long term investment with a good dividend and reasonable capital appreciation. Please advise.
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on June 23, 2023
Q: I would like your opinion of this new ETF.
I realize it has no history, and is still rather small, but it seems to be in a growing segment, high income ETF's.
I like the equal weight aspect, I like all the companies in it, and I like that there is no leverage involved, and at the money options, seem like a winning formula.
I am looking for income, low volatility, and a little growth would be welcome, but honestly, if the share price is the same in 20 years after distributions, I would still be very happy.
It would make up about 30% of my investments, with HDIV at 20%, and HYLD at 20%, cash at 10%, and an assortment of individual companies, about 7, making up the remainder.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Greg on June 23, 2023
Q: Since the healthcare sector in Canada is quite limited, I would like to explore the option of purchasing 100% US healthcare stocks to better represent this sector. I would greatly appreciate it if you could suggest six stocks that I should consider. Thank you in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Esther on June 23, 2023
Q: As for the Q. on Annamaque Mines and other worthless old stock certificates, they may still have some value as the artwork on some of these scrips is quite good and the promoters and "boiler rooms" that sold these to an unsuspecting public often put more $$$ into these pieces of banknote quality paper than the project.
A hobby exists called Scripophily and the better ones can be hundreds of $ in trading value.

https://scripophily.net/international/canada/

I have about 20 of these inherited from ancestors and the best adorn my office wall, some with an interesting history such as National Portland Cement Co. from 1908 with the Topeka bridge pictured crossing the Kansas River which collapsed in 1965, though I'm not certain it was from faulty concrete.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on June 23, 2023
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

The last question about NOA was on April 21. Do you still hold the same views?

I'm wondering why this stock is classified as 100% energy. When I look at their website, they seem to have a large stake in non-energy sectors, like metals and mining.

Finally, does 5i hold much stock (sorry) in the "Recent Breakouts" column in the Globe and Mail? NOA was recently featured.


Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on June 23, 2023
Q: Peter; I see WTI is down about $3.00 and WCS is up about $1.50 - not knowing much about the oil market is it possible traders go from one to the other- and is there any news to account for the drop - and jump? Thanks.
Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on June 23, 2023
Q: Brookfield Renewable has an A rating and has been one of the most recommended stocks on 5i for income over the years. Since 2021 or so, if you look at the charts, it's been heading south as a trend.

Any opinions on what has changed since 2021 materially that this name seems to have been trending down as oppose to the prior 5 years? Is it because it's not longer a growth name and more a income name? Is it because their earnings haven't been as what they have promised? Just curious to know how or if the narrative has changed?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on June 23, 2023
Q: Retired, dividend-income investor.....this is a "timing" question.

I am close to topping up TRP...no panic to do so.....got a couple of questions.

#1 = I believe TRP reports in August 02/23.....wait for them to report?

#2 = Coastal Gas Link project....I went searching and read their May 31 update. I was looking for something to give me an idea about "on time and on budget"...came up with zip.

Do you have any more current info? At under $54, it looks like a good price to add. However, if waiting for another 6 weeks might bring some clarity and/or an even better price, then I'm ok to wait.

Got any insight?

Thanks...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on June 23, 2023
Q: Good Morning
Today Allied announced that a buyer has been found for their Data Center after six months. A Japanese corporation will pay $1.3 billion. As well, Allied will pay to existing shareholders a special distribution. $1 billion of the proceeds will be used to reduce debt. Aren’t these positive developments? I am wondering why the market is reacting negatively. Allied is down today almost 3% to a level not seen since 2008.
Can you please provide some insight ? Any estimated probability with respect to the dividend cut will be appreciated. Do you advise an income investor to hold or sell ?
Thanks for your on going support.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on June 23, 2023
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