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Q: I have heard on BNN market call that Telus pay out ratio is higher than its cash flow. Also that the BCE significant profit is derived from landline phones which will be declining. In such case an investment in these two telcos at this time would be of questionable value . Would you agree with such statement?
Read Answer Asked by Miroslaw on May 27, 2020
Q: Does it matter price-wise if you buy a stock before/after the dividend is paid? Is it the same answer if you buy before/after it goes ex-dividend? I am a long term investor so wondering if there is any significant savings to trying to time the purchase a bit?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 26, 2020
Q: Is BIP.UN looking attractive at current prices?
If held in a non-reg account, does it still get the dividend tax credit?
Is it best held in a reg or non-reg account and why?
TIA!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on May 26, 2020
Q: Can you please explain why BIPC trades at such a significant premium to BIP.UN. I hold both now in rrif and tfsa accounts and read BIPC is structured to provide equivalent returns to BIP.UN. Yet as I’m writing this BIP.UN is $55.65 while BIPC is $62.06. I thought both units held the same securities and differed only in structure- partnership versus corporation for some tax reasons. BIPC is said to be exchangeable to BIP.UN yet why do this at a current loss of close to $7 /unit.
Thanks for your help,
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Steve on May 26, 2020
Q: Hi 5i,

I'm quite surprised at the premium of BIPC vs the LP. I am tempted to sell all my BIPC and buy the LP units to get more units and the higher dividend yield. If I don't make the trade, do you think the premium would persist? Or, is there something the company could/would do to remove the premium (e.g. issue more shares of BIPC only or make the units exchangeable both ways). Is that a risk of losing the premium then?

TIA!
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on May 26, 2020
Q: I hold OGI (-67%), SPB (-18%), TCL.A (-20%), and RCI.B (-10%) all at the losses indicated. Which would you buy more of, hold, or sell? Would you switch RCI.B for more BCE or T, both of which I already hold? I'm looking for capital gains with a dividend, when possible. Thanks for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by George on May 26, 2020
Q: Hi,
MAL just announced a share repurchase program. Given the present environment, especially the end customers for most of their products are airlines, is this wise move? Do they have the balance sheet strength for this?
I know the share price has taken a beating this year but seems odd timing for this.
What would be your current rating for the stock (Sell, Hold, Buy)?
Thanks,
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on May 25, 2020
Q: Hi,
TC Energy has already been hurt by Joe Biden’s promise to close Keystone XL. Unfortunately, we have held the stock For 20 years in a DRIP and I fear that the share price is at its greatest peril.
This was such an enormous cost for the company, I think survival becomes an issue , but certainly loss of value for years to come. What is your advice ?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on May 25, 2020
Q: I currently own AD and I'm down about 50%. Would you recommend selling AD and switch to BPY.UN?

If BPY.UN keeps its dividend rate, my total dividend yield would improve slightly. So I have a slight advantage on yield (if BPY.UN does not cut it yield).

Yet BPY.UN has more potential to bounce back up from the $12 level than AD from the $9+ level. The growth part is seemingly more in favour of BPY.UN. Would you recommend such a switch? Your opinion is much appreciated. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on May 25, 2020
Q: Morning Team. Question relating to VIG (NY) vs VGG (TSE). From my review of both funds, it appears that the holdings are the same or very very close in both. So the question then comes down to currency. Assuming that the $CDN stays weaker as compared to the USD for the forseable future, what are your thoughts on either VIG or VGG as a core holding for the US market. Or perhaps both might be recommended to cover off currency. Many thx. Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 22, 2020
Q: Retired, dividend income investor. I have (or had) a full position in TRP up until the Biden announcement. Would you consider adding now to top up the position or would you wait or would you just leave it as is? I like TRP now, but I'd really like it if it hit the $54-55 level. Asset allocation is not an issue.

A secondary question...with the current approvals in place, wouldn't there be a massive lawsuit if the rug got pulled out of the project if Biden followed through with his threat?

Thanks...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 22, 2020
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