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Q: When calculating a company's dividend payout ratio, I have seen some analysts use earnings while others use free cash flow. What is the difference between the two metrics, and which one gives a better picture of a company's ability to fund its dividend.
Read Answer Asked by Jay on May 21, 2020
Q: Would you please recommend a couple of dividends ETFs issued in Canadian dollars - containing Cdn and or US stocks. The objective is yield more than growth with medium or lower risk. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by gary on May 21, 2020
Q: Hello and thank you for the great recommendations. I just wanted your opinion and analysis on Superior Plus Corp. The dividend is high and seems safe. They seem to also have some kind of a monopoly in the space and I’m interested in the upside potential. I am interested in getting in at the 9$ level and average down if possible. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 20, 2020
Q: I hold full positions in ENB and TRP, which I deem as utilities based on their function as transportation of energy products rather than exploration/development. I have been looking at AQN for a while now, and I am debating on selling one of ENB or TRP to start a position. ENB has taken a fair hit in the last couple of months, but it pays a strong dividend, and as far as I am aware, is still committed to increasing its dividend over the next couple of years. TRP is a solid company and steady performer, which is why I am somewhat reticent to make a switch. AQN could potentially offer more growth, but ENB and TRP are known commodities. The dividend yields between AQN and TRP are quite similar, with the yield of ENB being much higher, but if AQN is poised for greater growth, which, of course, is a big "if", I would be willing to forego a higher yield for greater growth. Would AQN act as a better holding than either ENB or TRP?
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on May 20, 2020
Q: Can you please rank these stocks in terms of current valuations / market timing?
I am planning on purchasing 2 or 3 over the next few weeks and am wondering where to start.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by EVAN on May 19, 2020
Q: Diversified Royalty DIV is now down close to 50% since March and showing no signs of recovery like many other stocks have in April and May. Can you provide your current assessment of the company and dividend sustainability (now in excess of 12% yield)? Do you recommend I hold or sell it and replace with a more stable dividend stock? Thx - John C
Read Answer Asked by john on May 19, 2020
Q: Hi. Can you comment on Power Corporation's Q1 results? I am thinking of reducing my weighting on banks by 2% by taking a small tax loss on CM and investing in POW for the dividend and hopefully some decent growth.

I understand that weightings are a personal decision, and refer to the following for context for my position in Financials. I currently have a 9% weighting in CDN banks (TD, BNS,CM); 6% with CDN insurers (SLF, MFC); 2.5% with FSZ, and 4% with GSY. I am up significantly on GSY and am looking to trim it back in the future.
Read Answer Asked by Cory on May 19, 2020
Q: Hi 5i Team
I hold these 3 REITS and would like to consolidate to one. Which would you advise to hold for long term considering recovery and dividend security?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gary on May 19, 2020
Q: There was an announcement a couple of days ago that BC Hydro was idling some facilities due to a reduction in demand. In the current situation I would guess that there must be a significant reduction in the industrial use of electricity. The prices of AQN and FTS have pulled back a bit. NPI is up today, perhaps on decent results. What does your crystal ball tell you about the demand for electricity going forward and the future prices of utility stocks.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Ian
Read Answer Asked by Ian on May 19, 2020
Q: Good evening,
Wondering what your perspective is about the chance of the U.S. and Canada adopting a negative interest rate policy? What do you think the likelihood would be on a percentage basis?
Could you please list 5-6 companies in both the U.S.A and Canada that investors should consider in order to benefit. Thanks for your response!
Read Answer Asked by Arturo on May 15, 2020
Q: I just read your answer re the above symbol, Larry Bermans newest addition. My question would be, what would you recommend that has a longer track record and is similiar to zpay's philosophy, maybe not quite the best word for an etf !!. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on May 15, 2020
Q: Hi 5iTeam,
BField Renewable between late 2015 and early 2019 price wise didn't do much (the price actually dropped during this period of time). But starting in early 2019, its price started to climb and closed at record high in mid Feb 2020.
Would you please shed some lights on why BEP started to take off in early 2019 while having a negative return between 2015 and early 2019.
Cheers,
Read Answer Asked by Harry on May 15, 2020
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