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Q: Rising interest rates have definitely put downward pressure on bond-proxy types of companies i.e. those that pay dividends. I am an investor who believes that those companies that pay dividends and have the ability to raise those dividends consistently over time tend to outperform. I would like to purchase 6 such companies for the income portion of my portfolio, and would appreciate the names of your favorite companies that pay, and have a history of increasing, their dividends.
Read Answer Asked by Les on June 15, 2018
Q: Most analysts seem to have a generally positive view of BCE, saying it is fine for income, but they don't expect much growth. Despite the yield, in 2018 the stock has declined from about $60 to about $55 - the same price as at the beginning of 2016 - which is negative 8% YTD. The decline more than eliminates the yield. Everyone seems to think that "interest sensitive" stocks like this one decline when interest rates rise (which might make some sense if the interest rate rise were more than the tiny amounts we are seeing). But my question is whether there is more at play here. Without exception, the BCE consumers I know absolutely hate the company and are planning to switch service providers as soon as possible. Is this the sign of trouble on the horizon for this "widows and orphans" stock ??
Read Answer Asked by Don on June 14, 2018
Q: I want to make a short term investment to get the next dividend payment. I have $33K to invest for the longterm. However, while I make up my mind about which stocks, I want to put my cash to work. What high yield, safe stock can I buy to get the next dividend payment. (Meaning; whose ex-dividend date is coming up in the next several days or a week.) I realize I would pay 2 trading commissions to buy and sell.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on June 13, 2018
Q: One of the articles you posted recently listed Invesco as a good dividend stock for consideration. What do you think? Does it have a good record of increasing dividends? It has been on a significant downtrend of late - is that likely to turn around in the near term? The Fed looks set to jack us US rates over the next year, so I'm wondering how Invesco would do in that environment. Thanks for you advice.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on June 11, 2018
Q: What is your view on Co power green bonds. would 6 year or 4 year be better.

Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on June 11, 2018
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