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Q: Years ago I bought CJ at $4.20 and recently sold it when it reached that price again. Obviously, a mistake as it is now $7.72. I own WCP and VET which are now back to my original purchase price.
What do I do ? The oil and gas sector is cyclical and I wish to exit this sector as am retired and rely on a safer higher dividend portfolio but do not want to repeat selling these too early. Do I follow analysis target price and /or other metrics, or do I just bail out , happy to get my money back? Thanks .
Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on March 25, 2022
Q: HI folks.
Happy Spring.
I believe that I once saw your List of Canadian Companies that pay their dividends in US dollars. Would you please send me the link.
I am slowly going to sell off and then rebuy the stocks that I own in Canadian $ ( over the the US $ side of my accounts with existing US $ cash). Is this the best plan in order to avoid FX charges and receive my dividends in US$ ? At what point is it not worth it??
Much thanks
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on March 24, 2022
Q: I am a young retiree with a well diversified portfolio. I could use some stability and dividend in my portfolio which is more focused on growth. Can I have your assessment on Russel metals. It seems that the economy should continue to do well even with some inflation as the markets seem to have digested the increase in rates. The world will always need metals to manufacture things. Why is Russel so cheap? Why is it not in your income portfolio?

Thanks a million LOL LOL
Read Answer Asked by Yves on March 24, 2022
Q: Hi 5i,

My goal is to increase the income from my portfolio. Can I please ask for your top 5 dividend and dividend growth stocks today?

I was looking at your blog post highlighting Cdn companies paying USD$ dividends and am very interested. Would any of these names be on your list?

Thanks in advance and please deduct multiple questions as needed.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on March 23, 2022
Q: Hi,

I assume you're still positive on ENB for the long-term? I have both ENB and AltaGas, with the latter finally coming back up to my ACB. I was thinking of selling it and consolidating the funds into ENB. Partly to reduce my holdings but also because I have more confidence in ENB.

Would you prefer diversity and keep both positions? Or is my plan ok?

Thanks,
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 23, 2022
Q: I've noted lately that Canadian pipeline company's price appreciation is actually doing better than usual. I currently own PPL, ALA, and ENB, all of which are making good gains, (especillay Pembina). I find this unusual for companies that pay such high dividends.. Just wondering if my observation is correct and if so why is this happening? Also, do you think in the present environment the rate of appreciation of their stock prices will continue upwards for the short and long term?
Read Answer Asked by Les on March 23, 2022
Q: Im looking at Companies who have announced Special Dividends or are likely to this year.

Thanks Valter
Read Answer Asked by Valter on March 23, 2022
Q: Good Morning,

For yield - I am considering adding to or acquiring many of the above noted stocks.

Please rate in terms yield, growth potential and safety.

Also add any others I might consider.

Thanks very much.

Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 22, 2022
Q: 8:57 AM 3/21/2022
Hello Peter:
We have to choose to add to two among these higher dividend stocks in my Cash account. These will be held for the next 20 years and want the best "sleep-at-Night" investments that hopefully never need to be sold.
I am looking for strong growing dividends plus decent compound 10 year share price growth of at least 6%.
BNS, RY, BCE, T, FTS, PPL, SLF, CNR.
I know CNR dividend is only 1.8% but it may be outweighed by growth?
Any other suggestions are welcome.
Could you please arrange them best first for safety and dividend growth
Thank you............. Paul W. K.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 22, 2022
Q: Can you list some of your favourite Canadian stocks that are eligible for the Canadian tax credit that yield over 4%? I am building a dividend portfolio and have the banks, ENB, PPB, SLF.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by TK on March 22, 2022
Q: Hi, could I please have your opinion on the long end of the yield curve. The consensus seems to be that economic growth is starting to slow, inflation is increasing but may moderate in the second half but remain sticky and that the Fed may make a policy mistake by over tightening. To date the yield curve has steepened, short and long yields have increased, shorts more than longs. How might you see this playing out going forward. Do you think the long end of the curve presents an opportunity at this point? I am considering long perpetual preferreds which have also corrected but offer more generous tax favoured income (around 5%) than long bonds? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on March 22, 2022
Q: I would like to add 5 or 6 Canadian companies to my portfolio that pay a decent dividend (3%+) and distribute monthly. I'm hoping that you can suggest some companies that fit the bill and you respect for their high quality, leadership and ability to whether the noise created by events such as we are currently experiecing. Thanks in advance for you continued respected advice.
Read Answer Asked by Les on March 21, 2022
Q: Good morning. I am looking to add a new US dividend growth stock to my RRSP. My top contenders are Costco, Home Depot and McDonald's. What would be your top choice today? Do you have any better suggestions (stocks or REIT's)? Thank you.

Kim
Read Answer Asked by Kim on March 21, 2022
Q: Good Morning. I am selling off some of my more volatile US tech stocks in my RRIF and am looking to redeploy the proceeds into US stable Dividend payors. Can you please suggest 5 or 6 US Dividend stocks ( other than US Tech) to look at? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 21, 2022