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Q: What is your opinion on the $1 trillion+ stimulus and the Covid19 impact on the economy in the next few months or longer? What happens if the general lockdown last a few months? Any chance that it is not as big of a story than reported by the media? I had to drive out of town on Friday and I listened to CNBC for 2 hours. It was so negative I had to turn it off. Is it just me or are they trying to scare people? Thank you for your general comments.
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on March 23, 2020
Q: Realizing that you don't have a crystal ball can you suggest how safe you think the dividends are for DIV, FRU and A&W?
I am seeking dividends in a registered account and if the dividends from the above companies are threatened or cut I guess the stock price would would really collapse. I am thinking I could sell and replace them with a much safer dividend ETF like FDV (or anthing you suggest). On the other hand, if you think they might be
Ok, they sure are paying one heck of a dividend right now and if the stock price could recover in due course I would just be as well off continuing to hold.
Read Answer Asked by David on March 23, 2020
Q: I am a 73 man relying largely on my RRSP for income and it is being eroded very quickly. I have no bonds or other fixed income investments preferring instead preferably dividend paying equity’s. know little about bonds and other fixed income products and would appreciate any advice you have on specific investments I should consider.

Thank you as always for your advice.

Don
Read Answer Asked by Donald on March 23, 2020
Q: Benjamin Tal was speaking on the current situation and crisis. He indicated that the crisis has identified significant cracks in the current global economy and he is forecasting some significant changes in how companies will operate going forward. Particularly he identified that the vulnerability of the supply chain and the 'just in time' approach to supply. He believes these 2 things will change going forward. He believes we will see an acceleration in de-centralization (started by trump) and a more balanced approach to having supplies on hand. If you beleive in these 2 economic trends, what stocks do you believe would fit these trends. I am thinking commercial warehousing and the like?
thank you.
Read Answer Asked by kelly on March 23, 2020
Q: Close to retiring and have to live off my investments, which today is 100% equities. Bonds are not paying anything. Would it be a good idea to sell 50% of equities and buy Prefered shares, many having12% yield? Understanding if not recalled hold forever and pass on to my estate. How about !00% preferred for income.?
Thanks
Cec
Read Answer Asked by Cecil on March 23, 2020
Q: Thank you to all at 5i for all your efforts and guidance.
I am contemplating some tax loss selling and would like your input regarding the following,
sell ENB, PPL, SYZ and replacing in order with TRP, KEY and ABT. After 30 days I will consider (and probably) revert back to ENB and PPL. Not sure if I will do the same with ABT back to SYZ.
Comments, suggestions input please (suitability of replacements, plan to revert back, etc.) that will help me move forward. I like to buy, hold and rebalance as necessary but I can use the tax losses to good advantage. Retired income investor with 3 to 4 years already covered as this plays out.
Thank you so much for your help!
Read Answer Asked by Brian on March 23, 2020
Q: Just to alert your readers: there seem to be two Zoom's out there and one of them was a penny stock that has some pretty wild and expensive trading. You've been correct in noting that ZM is the correct one. Do you think ZM is currently too risky for this market? A lot of companies seem to be using Zoom for online communication, and it seems to work pretty well.
Read Answer Asked by Ed on March 23, 2020
Q: Hi 5i,

We own NVDA in our RRSP on the USD side and want to increase our stake by 2%. We would then have a 4% position. We are contemplating the benefits to sell this position on the US side of our RRSP and buy it in our TFSA (now that we have room) or purchase it in CDN funds to benefit if the CDN dollar drops.

Do you have any recommendations?

Debbie and Jerry
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on March 23, 2020
Q: Pipeline companies normally employ take or pay contracts with its customers. However, pipeline stock prices tend to mirror the price of WTI. Is there a reason for this dichotomy?

Ken
Read Answer Asked by ken on March 23, 2020
Q: Hi team - I was hoping to get your general thoughts on leveraging during this time of turmoil. Some of the Cdn banks are throwing off significant yields, CIBC for example 8.09% at the time of writing. I can't find any info on when they last cut their dividends even during the 2008 crisis. I'm considering using my HELOC at 3.45% (interest payment s only) and buying one of the banks and collecting the difference between the yield and interest charges. As well, writing off the interest payments next year as carrying charges in a non registered account and thinking the stock will grow in value over the next year or so. Is this a sound strategy or should I shake my head, your thoughts? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by William on March 23, 2020
Q: Thanks for all your hard work during this uncertain period.

I'm transferring conservative Mutual fund monies (to get out from under their fees) over to Questrade.

I want to keep that money conservative. I'm not drawing back, but just trying to keep my allocation.

I've read that similar bond ETFs are not the best way to go forward. Some recommend cash, even US cash but this seems too fearful.

Please recommend an ETF option for this situation.


Read Answer Asked by Kevin on March 23, 2020
Q: Hi Peter & 5i,
Thank you for all your professional advice with your years of experience and calmness during this market turmoil.
My question is about bonds.
I have a portion of my fixed income in CBO.
Currently a retail investor can pick up some fixed income bond/debenture from the above mentioned banks with longer term maturities (say 2028 to 2030, they are callable between 2024 and 2026) with a 4% interest rate at current valuations (which are below $100). Even if they did get called then you would get the capital gain and the better interest rate for 4 to 6 years.
Do you think it would make sense to sell a bit of CBO and buy a few of these bank instruments in the current environment?
Your opinion is much appreciated. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on March 23, 2020
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