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Q: Hello 5i team; I have recently retired and switching my portfolio to income. I have serious overweight to Canadian dividend payers, ENB,NTR, BNS,ZWU etc. for preferential tax treatment.Is this okay? Risky? Should US be growth to avoid withholding tax.Own VGG, suggestions? Tia Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on August 25, 2025
Q: Can I get your opinion on BAT…I’ve held it for many years…mainly for the fat dividends paid in US dollars…sort of like a bond proxy. But this year the share price has risen sharply and considering it’s in the tobacco industry, I’m not sure what to make of it…my plan is to hold it for the long haul but I’m awfully tempted to take some profits.
Read Answer Asked by Scott on August 25, 2025
Q: Hi,

I’m a real estate investor and I love monthly distributions—HMAX and UMAX felt a lot like collecting rent. However, after realizing a significant portion of their payouts is ROC, I’m exploring alternatives that offer high dividends, low ROC, DRIP eligibility, and potential capital appreciation.

My horizon is 20+ years. Could you suggest 2–3 ETF ideas in Financials and Utilities that fit this profile in the Canadian market ideally or global.

Thanks,

Read Answer Asked by Richard on August 25, 2025
Q: Hi team,
In one of your answers today regarding scr not getting Meg, you mentioned scr giving shareholders a $10 dividend ??? As in 10/ $38.92= 25.7%?! Does that mean if I buy scr shares tomorrow and this dividend gets paid out it’s a 25.7% instant return? Or , did you have to be a shareholder before the initial takeover offer? This type of special dividend seems like a crazy waste of company resources that compounds nothing for the company long term, but if I can get a special dividend of over 25% why wouldn’t I buy it and sell after the dividend?

Shane
Read Answer Asked by Shane on August 25, 2025
Q: Hi,
Could you please recommend 10 (5 US / 5 CAN) high-quality defensive companies with strong balance sheets, low debt levels, and robust cash flows that YOU believe they can weather economic stress, inflation, or stagflation and they relatively hold up their stock prices during such times? If their current stock prices are overvalued, please suggest your recommended entry prices.

Also please recommend ETFs that mainly invest in companies with the above criteria?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Ahmed on August 22, 2025
Q: Hi Guys;

I own FTS in my non registered account and I am looking for a complimentary holding in my TFSA. Which of the companies listed above would you prefer and why?

DON
Read Answer Asked by Donald on August 22, 2025
Q: I am mostly content with my health care stocks with the exception of MDT. It has been essentially flat since about 2016 except for the dividend. It did peak around 2022 but has fallen down to previous levels.
What do you think of the longer term for MDT?
Would you make any other changes for slow but reliable growth and higher end of dividends.
As always, thank you for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Tulio on August 21, 2025
Q: Hi guys I hold all 3 of these stocks, and have for quite a while - RCH, ADEN, and RUS. I am looking 5 years out and thinking I might sell the RCH and ADEN holdings and buy more of RUS. This would still leave my RUS holdings at below 4%. Your thoughts which one of these companies do you think would be teh best bet 5 years out?

Much thanks
Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on August 20, 2025
Q: Where can I find a monthly Listing that shows the Upcoming Dividend stocks with their Ex-Div dates? Also, please name 5 Best Canadian Div Stocks. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Austin on August 20, 2025
Q: I have self directed RRSP. It is made up of equities and fixed income investments. I have investment in 16 companies of which 10 are in the Income Model Portfolio. My goal for this account is to have safe reliable dividends with moderate capital appreciation. For the past year I have invested all dividends in money market account. The money market account now makes up 8% of my account. I am 66 years old and do not need the dividend income currently but I will be using as part of my regular income in 2 to 4 years. Would you recommend BPF.UN as part of my portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 20, 2025
Q: I am looking to buy Enbridge and see that it is currently close to the top of the 52-week trading range. The range is $52 to $66. Today's price is $65. The 5-year graph and 10-year graph show the price all over the map, with the price now close to the all-time high.

I am buying for both income and capital appreciation. What would a good entry price be? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on August 20, 2025
Q: This may, (or may not) be a stupid, amateur question:
Some BIP.UN metrics are good, but the PB is 14.97 and PE !,011.45!
How can one buy something like that?
This is an extreme case, but you now frequently recommend stocks at 40, 50 and higher PE's. Leaving all else aside, that, at minimum, is a sign of a stock priced to perfection, no?
Thanks for your comment.
Jerry
Read Answer Asked by jery on August 20, 2025
Q: I hold these 3 stocks for income and have seen capital erosion in recent years with weakness in the telecom sector. In terms of industry concentration, how much overlap is there between the three (Telus has held up best), would you recommend letting one or two of them go, which one(s), and what would you recommend in the general sector as a replacement (US or Cdn)?

In particular, I am curious about BCE's prospects following the US acquisition after selling MLSE stake, dividend cut, debt, and scaling back of capex.
Read Answer Asked by Benjamin on August 20, 2025
Q: Which of these 3 dividend stocks would be your pick for the short and medium term?

fts, cnq and enb.

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Valter on August 19, 2025
Q: I am an income investor as I live off the dividend stream I receive. I recently started a small position in BIP.UN. I have a full position in EMA. EMA seems to have had a pretty good run lately and also I believe they have reduced their projected dividend growth rate over the next few years. I am thinking of selling my EMA position and shifting it to BIP.UN as BIP.UN seems to have more upside on unit appreciation, a higher dividend and perhaps a higher dividend growth rate. Thoughts on this potential swap??
Read Answer Asked by Mark on August 18, 2025
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