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Q: We have 2 Rrsp accounts. The first one contains mostly 5i recommendations with a focus on dividend income and some growth. We would like to structure the second account to be more conservative and withdraw the dividend income. We like the Canadian banks ie RY and BNS as the dividend is safe and pays well and even when there is a sell off in the banks (including 2009) they eventually bounce back thus preserving capital but in the meantime one just collects the dividend. i know you would say that we should diversify so my question to you is what other stocks would you suggest that pay a 4percent dividend and have the security of the banks over the mid to long term or until Interest rates increase to make GICs/bonds an option.
Thank you.
M
Read Answer Asked by Maggie on April 25, 2016
Q: There's talk today that investors are starting to switch from growth investing to value investing. Can you give 5 names of small to mid cap Canadian companies that you would consider a value company to start my research.

Thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on April 25, 2016
Q: I've had a long term holding in IBM, know they have struggled as their traditional hardware markets have declined and services shave stagnated and although they are getting growth with their cloud business, it's not enough to offset declines elsewhere. Declines seem to be levelling off though, they exceeded analyst expectations last quarter. Debating whether to hold on as stock is cheap (for good reason) or dump my shares and move on to more attractive growth opportunities. Any thoughts? See Buffett still holds shares...
Read Answer Asked by John on April 25, 2016
Q: Greetings, Peter and Co.
I currently have 14.8% of my investments, excluding real estate and bullion, in the biotech/healthcare sector. I hold
Biosyent (RX) 0.5% (I have a considerable loss in RX.)
Concordia (CXR) – 1.5% (I expect CXR to be acquired by a larger company.)
Merus Labs (MSL) – 2.2%
Prometic (PLI) – 2.4%
Amgen (AMGN) – 3.1%
Knight (GUD) – 5.1%
I am considering liquidating my holdings in CXR, RX and perhaps MSL and using the proceeds to add to my PLI position and/or an alternative that you might recommend unless you think I am too overweight in this sector.
Thank you for your analysis and recommendations.
With appreciation
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on April 25, 2016
Q: I would like to buy FNV. You say you are "very comfortable" with FNV. I've done some basic research and see that S&P Capital rates it a sell;TD as a hold; Thompson Reuters a buy. A news brief says "FNV files for mixed shelf of up to $2.0bln." INK Research shows that FNV insiders were doing lots of selling in March. HELP! How do I interpret all this?
Read Answer Asked by Elaine or Gerry on April 25, 2016
Q: Hi, 5i.

For pure utilities, I have BEP (2.0%) and RNW (1.5%). I also have ENB (2.0%) and IPL (1.0%) if you consider those utilities.

I'm looking to increase my utilities allocation and wondering if I should add to what I have or take a position in Fortis (or another name you recommend).

Thank you,
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 25, 2016
Q: Hi, 5i.

What are your top picks for consumer staples at this time?

Thank you,
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 25, 2016
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