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Q: I have these ETF's in my portfolio, although they are a small percentage. I am wanting to do a clean up of most of my partial holdings in individual stocks and purchase more ETF's. I was going to add VIG as well. Could any of these ETF's be replaced with better ones or not bother with them, and what others do you suggest to compliment them for an income investor who wants to see a little growth as well in a well diverse portfolio? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Pat on May 08, 2024
Q: Seeing as BCE is down, would it make sense to reduce BCE and enter into RCI.A and QBR.A. ? They seem more cyclical and are down as well. Or ride out BCE?
Read Answer Asked by John on May 07, 2024
Q: I bought BEPC (not BEP.UN - I have concern about the potential tax/withholding issues in the US) about 2 weeks ago, and am up about 26% in short order. Bought it because it appeared under valued and had an almost 6% dividend. Due to the recent gains, the dividend is now down closer to 5%, which can be had with some other utility or even some bank stocks. What do you think - take the gain and go home (this is in an RRSP, so no tax implications), or do you see further gains, no doubt more modest. I do have a small position in BNS, and would consider moving the proceeds to it. How would you compare the potential for gains between these two, the safety of dividend, and general safety of principal.
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on May 06, 2024
Q: Good morning all;

I currently own 4 energy infrastructure firms in tax sheltered accounts; amounting to 7% weighting in my portfolio. As part of an overall portfolio review i've concluded I'd like to get that down to 2; for a combination dividends and growth. My question is - which would be your preferred 2 with these parameters.

Thanks as always.

Dave

Read Answer Asked by Dave on May 03, 2024
Q: Was there any discussion, either in the earnings release or the conference call, about the dividend sustainability, dividend growth, etc?

I own what used to be a full position and with the continued decline, was considering topping it back up...some soon then the rest later in the year. No rush to deploy the cash...it's sitting in RBF2010, earning 4.55%.

Thanks for your help...much appreciated...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 03, 2024
Q: I see that todays news of a huge contract to supply Microsoft has given some life to the share price. But the share price is still quite low compared to a year or two ago. I am having trouble judging how much value the contract adds I would think a contract of this size will quickly give a much stronger boost to the stock, even though some of the contract is a few years away.. How much value does it add, in your opinion? Is the share price too low now? i already have a full position, but I'm thinking of adding more
Read Answer Asked by arnold on May 01, 2024
Q: Hello 5i Team

Further to David's question on April 30 regarding dividend stocks - a suggested site is:

dividendgrowthinvestingandretirement.com

The site publishes (emails) a monthly excel spreadsheet listing Canadian dividend growth stocks along with other historical information.


Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 01, 2024
Q: Which 3 Canada Energy stocks (besides SU and ENB) do you currently favour for a 5-10+ year hold?

Please feel free to suggest a company not present in the stock list.
Read Answer Asked by David on May 01, 2024
Q: Good Morning,

Do you know where I can find a list of Canadian companies that have not cut their dividends based on consecutive years? I’m already aware of the Canadian dividend all-star list (Cdn dividend growers). What I want is to expand my list of Canadian dividend companies to consider. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by David on April 30, 2024