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Q: The above ETFs represent my current holdings for Intn’l Equity exposure and are held in my RRSP. I am able to add to my Intn’l exposure in my RRSP and would like your recommendation for a C$ ETF that might fill in any gaps that my current holdings don’t cover or alternatively I could just add to my current holdings.
I do not need to RIF for 8 more years but some dividend yield would be preferable as I do draw out my div/int earnings annually.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on October 14, 2021
Q: Currently my only energy exposure is by way of pipelines; ENB and PPL. Given the prospects for good energy demand and increasing dividends in the sector I would like your recommendation for a company with good dividends and relative strength to withstand the ups and downs in the sector.
This would be a long term position in my dividend focused non-registered portfolio.
I have targeted the above 3 companies as prospects but would be open to others you may recommend. Any preference for Oil vs Gas focus?
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on October 14, 2021
Q: Retired, dividend-income investor, who usually follows a fully invested, buy-and-hold strategy for the long term but trims-adds around core positions to achieve the targeted asset allocation. I currently have <4% cash in the combined family portfolio.

Question #1 = for new monies into my wife's account as they become available, please rank the order in which you would invest into BCE, LNF, NWC....and why? I'm looking at where is the most Total Return upside over the foreseeable future. Ignore asset allocation, I've got that covered.

Q#2 = ditto for my account, please rank for new money investment into LIFE, ZRE, BNS, WSP...and why?

2 questions...please deduct 2 credits.

Thanks for your help, much appreciated.....Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 13, 2021
Q: When I look at cash flows from utilities, they also seem to show a negative cash flow. In general terms, how do they run there business if they are always in the negative ? Are they always looking to the bond and/or stock market to pay for their huge capex spending ?
Read Answer Asked by Robbie on October 12, 2021
Q: Is there another good Canadian-listed ETF similar to VGG? I need another one or two so I don’t exceed exposure in a single ETF. Anything based on the S&P is not ideal as I already have a fair bit of technology exposure.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on October 08, 2021
Q: Regarding Robert's question this morning about withholding taxes on foreign dividends:
It is my understanding that there are no withholding taxes on the dividends of companies headquartered in the U.K.
I have never had taxes withheld on my U.K. holdings (BTI, BP, AZN). RIO plc is also headquartered in the U.K.

This is a very informative website:
www.dividend.com/dividend-education/everything-investors-need-to-know-about-foreign-dividend-stocks/
Read Answer Asked by chris on October 08, 2021
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan & 5i,
I am looking for seven great Canadian dividend stocks that are listed on US exchanges that pay their dividends in US $. I have about 70K US$ to invest.
Much appreciated and thanks for the great service. Ivan
Read Answer Asked by Ivan on October 08, 2021
Q: The BEP.UN/BEPC combo has been on life support entering 2021. It seems the entire renewable energy sector is in the same boat. Can you recommend other similar type of companies or sector I can consider a transfer? Perhaps the electric generators or electric utilities with similar yields and growth prospects? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on October 08, 2021
Q: Hi, what does Return on Equity can tell us? Is it an efficient indicator of stock long-term performance? e.g. MO's ROE is very high as 149%, but stock price is flat for many years, could you explain why? BTW, should I use ROA instead of ROE? Thank you for your great service!
Read Answer Asked by David on October 07, 2021
Q: I have a small profit on KEY but I've been disappointed in the lack of growth recently and I was wondering if I could do better with PPL. Yields are about the same but I would prefer more growth. I already have lots of ENB and TRP in a well diversified portfolio. Appreciate your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Earl on October 07, 2021
Q: Hi 5i - what would your top income stocks recco be for US and CDN. Thx and stay safe! - Doug
Read Answer Asked by DOUG on October 07, 2021
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