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Q: As a retiree, I invest in mostly growth stocks with little or no dividends in my non-registered accounts so as to manage my net income to avoid government clawbacks and high tax brackets. In doing my research, how can I find out how distributions and dividends being paid by a company will be taxed in the hands of shareholders? Do dividends from specific classes of purchased stocks taxed differently?
More specifically, how are the distributions from BAM.A and BEP.UN treated, and are any of these or other Brookfield stocks considered return of capital?
Any recommended reading in this area?
Thanks for your ongoing sound support.
Read Answer Asked by Alvin on April 01, 2021
Q: hi 5i. I am thinking of selling shaw, to take advantage of the capital gain. I am not confident the deal with rogers will go through? what are your thoughts on the deal going through? my strategy was to sell the shaw, and buy some rogers, or add to my Telus. any advice would be appreciated, as always. hopefully Peter is on the bike again, roads are looking better now. cheers, Chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on March 31, 2021
Q: Would appreciate your recommendation of 5 Canadian and 5 US dividend aristocrat equities that you would purchase that you would expect some growth in both income and price appreciation.
Read Answer Asked by David on March 31, 2021
Q: Its astonishing how similar the charts look alike for FTS, EMA and CU. They have had a good move. The charts on AQN and NPI look very similar to each other as well, however moving sideways. Why do you think AQN and NPI seem to be lagging FTS, EMA and CU? Best, Don
Read Answer Asked by DONALD on March 30, 2021
Q: Hi 5i team,
Within the telecommunication industry, I want to seek for companies that have good growth forecast, reasonable pricing, and mild volatility compared to peers. Dividends Not important. Among T, BCE, and QBR.b, which would be your preference and why, or is there another name you like better? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on March 29, 2021
Q: As a member for many years, I would like to thank you for the wonderful service you provide to all of us. I have learned so much by reading the daily questions, your responses, and your blogs and updates. Right now in my RRIF, I would like to top up either Trane or Linde on the US side, or TCN on the Canadian side. If you would rank them according to your best estimate for capital growth over the next few years, I would appreciate it. Thank you, Jane N
Read Answer Asked by JANE on March 25, 2021
Q: I own these 2 companies and wish to consolidate into 1. They overlap in sectors to some degree with their propane distribution business. I like the management of PKI while the Brookfield investment in SPB provides strength.
Which has better growth potential ? How might the Brookfield connection play out for SPB ? In short, which one to keep and why? Thanks Derek.
Read Answer Asked by Derek on March 25, 2021
Q: I'm trying to build a diversified portfolio and I'm weak as far as income/value stocks are concerned. It would be helpful if you could provide me with a list of 5 Canadian and 5 American companies that provide some income and have a history of increasing their dividends. I'm not seeking high dividends so much but more interested in companies that pay a dividend but keep steady growth as a goal as well. If you would rank the lists best to worst it would be a bonus. Your support is much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Les on March 23, 2021
Q: Could you give me your thoughts on making an investment in this company after their latest quarterly results. I am looking for safety of income with some capital appreciation. It does not seem that expensive on earnings basis. How would you rank it among telecom companies in Canada from an investment perspective.Possible takeout candidate given recent action in this sector?
Thanks for all you do!
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on March 22, 2021
Q: Looking for a safe high yield stock for income. I see you have recommended BCE In the past. Is there any others. T Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 22, 2021