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Q: Hi 5i Team - Could you provide two or three top picks in each of the following sectors: Real Estate, Consumer Staples, Financial, Industrial. Any market cap is fine but with a focus on mid cap. Also with a focus on Canadian Equities.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on February 23, 2022
Q: At almost 69, moving from High Growth/Risk to High Dividends. Would very much appreciate your comments on these 3. Is the 27.7% Yield on SBLK safe?????
Which would be better. Also, any W/H Tax implications in a Registered/Non-Reg account? Thanks so much!
Read Answer Asked by Austin on February 23, 2022
Q: Hello 5i,
Please include the payout ratio in the DIVIDEND section of company information. Payout ration using net income forACOX is 95%. Using operating income it is 11%. Is this correct? There seems to be quite a large discrepancy between the two.
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on February 23, 2022
Q: May I have your pick-up among the compagnies in this index based on growth, management and ROE? I know that buy back program can be used for different purposes namely to invest in the business or to bonify executives salaries. Can you point out those actively buying back for the right reasons and if there is an ETF listed that mimics this index in Canada and USA?

Thank you very much
Read Answer Asked by Jean on February 23, 2022
Q: I am considering increasing my investments in pipelines. I am looking at Enbridge but I have noticed over the last 3 weeks a number of analysts on BNN when questioned about Enbridge have indicated that although there is nothing wrong with Enbridge they consider that there at better opportunities in the sector - they seem to talking about Pembina & TC Energy. I would be interested to hear your thoughts. I know that your recent review of Enbridge was B+
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on February 22, 2022
Q: Can you please tell me how much BAM owns of BIP and
BEP? I hold BAM in my unregistered accounts with the smaller dividend and BEP and BIP in my registered accounts, with the larger dividends. Am I better to focus on BAM only with the huge diversification, or should I also keep invested in BEP and BIP - not sure what to do. Finally, if I hold BAM:US, do I still get the Canadian dividend tax credit or do I need to hold BAM.A:CAN?
Read Answer Asked by Grant on February 22, 2022
Q: What would be your current top 5 buys in the US and Canada? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dave on February 22, 2022
Q: How do these Companies return to Shareholders, without increasing the likelihood of making themselves a target for a takeover ?
Read Answer Asked by Cacey on February 22, 2022
Q: Hello 5i, could you please comment on SPB earnings and and potential and whether you feel today's early drop is a buying opportumity for the income portion of a portfolio.

Also, in general , how closely do you feel , relatated to overall Energy Sector perfomance will SPB move over the next few years, Is their acquisition / growth strategy still intact ?

thanks/art
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on February 18, 2022
Q: hello 5i:
We're looking for a decent income stock and are considering EIF. We already own about a 1.5% position in AC. Are the companies businesses too similar in that they are both tied to the airline business or is there sufficient difference to own both? And what are your thoughts on the present valuation of EIF?
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 18, 2022
Q: I have a large gain in Telus.

PE at 26+, dividend is 100% of NI /share, yield 4% .....rates going up.....of course it is a favourite of the Canadian investor but when borrowing costs start to exceed the yield....soon....it may well 'correct'......

sell or hold?
Read Answer Asked by Brett on February 17, 2022
Q: Hello,
I have a decent amount of exposure to names such as Brookfield Renew., Enbridge, Fortis. Should we expect a large correction in these names if rates increase faster than expected (if so what would be your wild guess in % for a correction?) I am a long term holder and don’t need the income. I was hoping that rate increases would be mitigated by the inflation we are experiencing. I am trying to decide if I should sell some and replace with financials and technology. I am slightly overweight utilities and main reason was for stability / safety. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on February 17, 2022
Q: Hi 5i,
Was looking to add to my half position of FTS and came across this news.... heading.....

"Veritas Downgrades Fortis to Sell from Buy, Keeps CA$57.50 Price Target."

Can you provide any insight on why they would consider FTS a sell and would you agree?
Would you be comfortable adding at this price for 2-3 yr hold or would you wait for maybe better entry point?

thx
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on February 16, 2022
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