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Q: Hello 5i Team
I am reviewing alternative high yield C$ investments for my RRSP for a small portion of my fixed income (< 5% of total portfolio ).
Looking at the publicly traded mortgage investment corporations (MIC) on the TSX - of the four listed, which would be your preferred choice and/or ranked in order.
Are there any other MIC listed on the TSX?
Could you also confirm that "dividends" for MICs are considered as "interest" if held in a non-taxable account.
Thanks in advance for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on July 03, 2019
Q: I have held both of these stocks for over 5 years. A&W has done well , but not Boston Pizza, I'm about 15% down of the purchase price of BPF. Do enjoy the high dividend of BPF. Both are held in a RRSP account. They are 2.25% and 1.40% of the portfolio. Trying to decide if I should sell Boston Pizza and add to A&W. or move to another stock for growth. I like to buy and hold. Any thoughts would be helpful
Read Answer Asked by David on July 02, 2019
Q: I own both TRP long time and Enb a year. I was thinking of selling one. Which one would u keep. I also own small position in KEY. I am up on TRP and almost even on ENB
Read Answer Asked by brian on July 02, 2019
Q: Hello Team,

I have $17000 in a USD TFSA, and i am looking for some income ideas? I need US funds once in a while, i would prefer stocks rather than ETF'S. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Stephen
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on June 28, 2019
Q: Peter,

Is the rate reset spread on preferreds only good until the reset date? If so, do companies tend to renew at a similar spread or can it vary greatly?

Thank you

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on June 28, 2019
Q: I am looking at your : "Stocks that Pay Monthly Dividends" spreadsheet have a few questions. First, looking at CHP.un just as an example, debt to equity is 205.5%. Seems high to me but do you feel this is OK? What other metric would you consider if it is OK to you?
Second, their payout ratio is -52.9%. I understand that a payout ratio of more than 100% means part of your monthly dividend cheque is a return of equity (to be avoided as, theoretically, your equity position is diminished with each cheque) but what does it mean when the ratio is in a negative position?
Third, some listings, BPF.un for example list no payout ratio. Why is that?

Thank you, by the way, for this list. Fascinating.
Read Answer Asked by Fred on June 27, 2019
Q: REITs, utilities, and other dividend and low volatility assets are being hammered today. Any idea why? Is the market suddenly starting to think rates will be increased? You don't often see ZLU down 2% in a day.
Read Answer Asked by John on June 27, 2019
Q: Most of REITs are down sharply today, any particular reasons for that? Under current disinflationary backdrop, I think defensive sectors should be outperforming, so except REITs, any other recommendation to buy/hold for now? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by yun on June 27, 2019
Q: High dividend stocks are getting hit today with exception of a couple of pipelines. Has something happened that the market now expects interest rates to move up?? Otherwise why are all these stocks being hit at the same time?
Read Answer Asked by John on June 27, 2019
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