Q: I have $ 50,000 to invest I would like to invest in some preferred shares I do not need the funds anytime soon Could you give me some investing criteria to assess whether the pref shares are good value I know alot depends on interest rates but i want to buy companies that are solid
Q: The board election results for AQN were recently released. Vice chair Christopher Jarratt had 11.9% withheld while the rest were elected with 2.4% or less withheld. Any idea what the issue is with this fellow and shareholders. thanks.
Q: Good Morning, Buying VNR today at $26 gets you a risk-free 30 cents on July 15th which is a 1.1% monthly return. I know its small potatoes but as an alternative for the cash portion of a portfolio does this make sense or am I missing something?
Q: I have many utility companies in my portfolio and I wish to dump the two weakest and use the money to add to the stronger ones to prepare for the down cycle. What do you suggest.
Q: SIS is in my TFSA for a couple of years. It is 4% underwater. I put it there for growth. Do you think it is dead money for a long while or do you think I should hold on to it? Is it too late to switch it to AQN?
Q: Good morning,
Yesterday, I submited this question and never received an answer. My question was "would you invest in one of these companies? if yes, which one? In which order would put them in investment preference?
I am a long term investor particularly in companies who increases their dividend. The four above have increase their dividend in at least the last 6 yrs.
My ACB on RPI is approaching zero. When I eventually sell, will Revenue Canada consider zero as the minimum possible ACB or am I expected to continue to calculate an ACB once it goes into negative territory?
This is likely more of an issue for my eventual estate, as I assume once one gets to ACB one just collects dividends unless management does something really silly. Is there any other reason to consider selling a reliable dividend payer once ACB gets to zero?
Q: Hello 5i I was hoping you could help me evaluate iep. It seems to have a low p/e of around 5x, but the growth prospects over the next 1-2 yrs dont look positive. Has a big dividend with a yield of around 10%. This company seems to have done well for its shareholders over the years. Wondering what you think. Thanks
Q: Wondering if this is a good time to take a position in one of these Canadian mid-stream oil companies. Which one would you buy today if looking for the highest short term price appreciation? (say over the next year). Why?
Q: What is your take of Transcontinental after the conference call?
I decided to listen to the conference call myself and felt even the analysts were somewhat discouraged.
However, the CFO's comments on hearing the last of printing issues seemed promising.
Q: Dear 5i,
For communication exposure in Canadian portion of the portfolio would you add today BCE and/ or T to well diversified RRSP and TFSA? This is for Income conservative investor. If yes would you suggest full or half position? Thanks in advance.