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Q: I will have a fresh 100K to deploy in early January which I would like to invest in dividend paying stocks that benefit from the dividend tax credit. Ten solid Canadian companies with a good return and good growth ahead.

Would you please recommend some stocks that I could start a new income portfolio in this climate, at these prices? Thank you. I have some preferences, and wonder what you would add/delete/substitute.

Enbridge, RBC, Pembina, Emera, Brookfield Renewable, ... and then I draw a blank because I suddenly feel I am duplicating industry giants. Is A & W still buyable? Thanks.

Please draw as many points as necessary!

Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on December 01, 2025
Q: Was looking through your Tax Loss Selling Report and Dream Unlimited caught my attention. Not much love for or attention paid to this stock to the point that there were no quetions re. its most recent earnings on Nov. 11 . Could I have your belated assessment of these earnings before I decide whether to take a flyer or talk myself down .
Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by William on December 01, 2025
Q: Let's say a conservative investor (i) wants to invest US dollars in US ETFs, (ii) wants principal protection above all, for example by investing primarily in BIL.

If this investor wants to move a little bit up the risk ladder with a view to getting more yield, by adding one or two other conservative ETFs (while continuing to hold BIL as the primary holding): what would you suggest?
Read Answer Asked by Chris on November 28, 2025
Q: Good afternoon Troops. 65y/o retiree looking to reduce my holdings and consolidate into an easier to manage portfolio. I have chosen six ETFs to give me some international and US exposure, some using covered calls for income. For the Canadian side of my portfolio I have chosen these ten stocks that would be my core holdings going forward. Can you please comment on this strategy and if these stocks are suitable for my situation. Cheers.
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 27, 2025
Q: I have owned BCE & T for a very long time. Even with BCE dividend cut I am up a lot (including dividends paid). T is in the doldrums and share price is stagnant. Should I sell these two and buy CGO: low payout ration ROE of 10% but a ton on debt. CGO up a lot this year! Or, sell T and BCE and not buy CGO. I am 77 YO. T & BCE are a small % of total portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by James on November 27, 2025
Q: I own Canadian Utilities and Atco Class 1 shares and they have appreciated nicely over time. How would you rate their prospects for growth in share price for the next 5 years?

With today's economic climate with the US, and the Canadian government's stated intention to push for big Canadian infrastructure projects, would one of these companies be a stronger bet?

Do you see the current dividend level as being safe for both companies going forward?

And, is there a good reason to own both of these stocks, given that CU is a sub of Atco?

Thank you for you insight and have a great day!
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on November 26, 2025
Q: Eighty year old income investor. I am down a little ($2500) on T:ca. Based on your thoughts about these companies in questions today: Should I sell T:CA and buy more QBR.B:CA which I also own and is up for me by ($1500) or hold everything and let T:CA eventually go up? I do not need the funds immediately. I enjoy the dividend of T:CA.
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on November 25, 2025
Q: I value David Rosenberg's opinion that; "Shiller P/E, length of bull run and standard deviation measures are red flags that signal a big shift is imminent." Capital appreciation is important to me, with modest income. Suggest some investments, please.
Read Answer Asked by James on November 24, 2025
Q: Good Day, in an earlier question you indicated that the above 5 companies could be acquired for dividend income. What entry price would you recommend?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on November 24, 2025
Q: If--for diversification purposes, not to mention buying into an unloved investment space--which one of the 4 major Canadian telecom companies (BCE, Quebecor, Rogers, Telus)-- would you be most interested in owning long-term, for >10-year hold? Could you rank them from #1 (top choice) thru #4, and provide a rationale for your ranking?
Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on November 24, 2025
Q: If you were to buy 5 stocks for their dividend what would they be?
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 24, 2025